
Surf Forecasts:
Kirra surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, S swell with 1,186 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kirra this week:
The surf forecast for Kirra over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kirra in the next 16 days are 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kirra over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – this stretch for Kirra is a real mixed bag, and it’s gonna take some patience. We’ve got a long dry spell at the start, with pretty much nothing worth paddling out for until the very end of July. The first decent glimmer doesn’t show up until Friday the 31st, so we’re talking about a gap of nearly a week with no real recommendations.
The water temperature is sitting at 69°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no need to dig out the thickest wetsuit just yet.
The first real standout arrives on the morning of Friday, 31 July. If you’ve been hanging out, this is the one to point your board at. Kirra will be serving up 7 ft of swell from the SSE with a 10-second period. The wind is offshore from the SSW, which is a major positive – it’s going to be clean and lined up. The combined energy is a solid 874 (moderate), and you can feel that push. The swell direction is a nice match for the optimum SE direction for this point. This is solid intermediate territory, maybe a bit too much for beginners at over 5 ft.
Then we roll into Saturday, 1 August morning. This is the best on offer. We’ve got 7 ft of swell from the S, with an 11-second period, and offshore winds from the S again. The combined energy jumps right up to 1576 (strong), so you’re getting some proper power. The direction is a touch more southerly, but still in the sweet spot for Kirra’s point. The sets will be clean, with good shape. This is expert territory at over 8 ft – it’s going to be a handful, but the quality will be there for those who can handle it. Crowds are something to think about here, as it’s often busy.
If you miss the morning, the afternoon ramps down a bit to 6 ft and the wind turns cross-off, but it’s still a solid session.
Come Sunday, 2 August morning, the swell is still pumping at 6 ft from the SSE, with a 10-second period. The wind is glassy-light from the SSE, so it’ll be clean and smooth. The combined energy is 1324 (strong again). This is a great window for intermediates looking for a powerful, consistent wave.
After that, the surf drops off and goes quiet again through the first week of August, with small, weak waves and poor conditions. The second week is quieter, with a few small, clean mornings but nothing to get excited about. The last chance for anything decent is on Friday, 7 August morning, with 6 ft from the SE, but the conditions are just “ordinary” – still worth a look if you’re desperate.
So, to wrap it up: the dry spell ends on Friday 31 July, and the peak is squarely on Saturday 1 August and Sunday 2 August mornings. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 13 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
216 | 218 | 209 | 223 | 227 | 184 | 147 | 113 | 84 | 71 | 45 | 34 | 26 | 18 | 13 | 171 | 492 | 838 | 917 | 853 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 5:32PM1.59m | 5:28AM1.06m | 6:20PM1.68m | 6:26AM1.10m | 7:02PM1.75m | 7:15AM1.15m | 7:40PM1.80m | 7:57AM1.19m | 8:16PM1.82m | 8:35AM1.24m | 8:49PM1.82m | 9:10AM1.27m | 9:22PM1.78m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:20AM0.66m | 11:16AM0.46m | 1:06AM0.57m | 12:06PM0.43m | 1:46AM0.49m | 12:51PM0.41m | 2:22AM0.43m | 1:33PM0.39m | 2:54AM0.38m | 2:11PM0.38m | 3:26AM0.35m | 2:48PM0.38m | 3:56AM0.33m | |||||||
— | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ESE 6 | S 8 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | ESE 8 | SSE 14 | ENE 7 |
216 | 218 | 209 | 223 | 227 | 184 | 147 | 113 | 84 | 34 | 45 | 34 | 26 | 18 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 82 | 17 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | S 8 | E 6 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | NNE 7 | E 13 | ESE 6 | NE 7 | E 8 | SE 13 |
206 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 29 | 30 | 19 | 14 | 71 | 16 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | NE 7 | NE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ENE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 13 | E 8 | SE 14 | ESE 13 | ENE 7 | E 13 |
39 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 26 | 26 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 17 | 5 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | SW 4 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | 17 | 54 | 171 | 492 | 838 | 917 | 853 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 141 | 2 | 2 | 69 | 172 | 41 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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Information about the Kirra Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Kirra provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kirra can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kirra surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Kirra) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Kirra may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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