Kirra Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.17° S 153.53° E

Kirra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 29 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kirra sea temperature is
20.7° C
0.1° 

Kirra surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kirra surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, SE swell with 582 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with S 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 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kirra in the next 16 days are 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 31st Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 31st Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kirra over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Well, I’ve been staring at the charts for Kirra and there’s a lot of promise buried in the second half of this outlook, but it’s going to test your patience. The first few days are a bit of a write-off, with small, weak swell and not much to get excited about. But once we push through that, there’s a solid run of groundswell that should light up the point.

The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no need to dig out the 5/4 just yet.

The first real flicker of life shows up on Friday morning, 31st July. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the south, with a period of 9 seconds and a moderate offshore breeze. The combined energy is a modest 365, so it’s not a world-beater, but it’s surfable. The conditions are clean, but it’s nothing to write home about.

Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd of August keep the momentum going, but the wind gets a bit messy with cross-off breezes. The swell builds to 6ft on Saturday afternoon, but it’s short period (6 seconds) and not clean. Sunday is better, with 5ft to 4ft of SSE swell at 10 seconds, and the energy jumps to 619 on the morning session. That’s moderate energy, and the waves will have a bit of push.

Monday the 3rd is a good call. Early morning, we’ve got a 4ft south-east swell, 10 seconds, and a light offshore from the south. The wind is barely a whisper, and the energy is 386. It’s clean, but the conditions are still only “surfable.” Worth a paddle, but don’t expect perfection.

Then we hit a bit of a lull from Tuesday the 4th through to Wednesday the 6th. The swell drops right back to under 3ft, with weak energy readings around 71 to 204. It’s small and uninspiring. You’ll be chasing ankle-biters.

The real standout comes on Friday morning, 7th August. We’ve got a 5ft south swell, 8-second period, and a solid 12 mph offshore from the south. The combined energy hits 468, which is moderate. The wind is offshore, so the face will be clean, and that south swell is right in the optimum direction for Kirra. This is the best on offer in the whole 16-day window. The swell is 5ft, which is a healthy size for intermediates, but it’s not huge. Just be aware that the period is a bit short, so the waves might be a little lumpy, but the offshore wind will help.

Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th of August keep the swell running, with 6ft to 4ft, and the energy stays strong (562 on Saturday morning). The wind is offshore again, so it’s clean. Not quite as good as Friday, but still solid.

Monday the 10th sees a drop in size, but the 4ft period from the ESE is a nice touch. The energy is 301, and the wind is light. It’s surfable, but the crowd might be a factor because Kirra is often busy.

The last real highlight is Tuesday morning, 11th August. It’s glassy, with a 5ft south swell at 10 seconds, and the energy is 483. That’s a clean, glassy morning, and it’s the second-standout of the run. The wind is dead calm, so the waves will be smooth and inviting.

After that, the outlook gets a bit messy. Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th of August see onshore winds and a building swell that hits 12ft on Thursday. That’s expert territory, and the wind is onshore, so it’s going to be a blown-out, choppy mess. Not worth it for paddle surfing, but if you’ve got a kite, it might be interesting.

So, in summary: the best bet is Friday morning, 7th August. Second best is Tuesday morning, 11th August. Don’t bother with the first few days, and steer clear of the last few unless you’re an expert and don’t mind the wind. The middle of the run is where the magic is.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
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0.6
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6
0.4
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6
0.6
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7
1.4
SSE
6
1.1
SSE
7
1.2
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9
0.5
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7
1.6
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
10
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SSE
10
1.9
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7
1.3
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10
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10
1.5
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11
1.6
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11
1.5
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10
1.3
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10
1
SE
9
0.7
ESE
10
0.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
28
25
12
31
160
114
246
26
182
173
500
315
301
382
553
572
459
303
159
88
64
Wind (km/h)
5
W
10
ENE
10
SSW
15
S
20
SSE
15
SSW
15
S
20
SSE
15
SSW
15
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
10
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15
SSE
10
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ESE
10
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NE
5
WNW
Wind State
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High Tide
8:16PM1.82m
8:35AM1.24m
8:49PM1.82m
9:10AM1.27m
9:22PM1.78m
9:45AM1.30m
9:55PM1.72m
10:22AM1.33m
10:29PM1.64m
11:03AM1.35m
11:08PM1.54m
11:50AM1.37m
11:52PM1.41m
Low Tide
1:33PM0.39m
2:54AM0.38m
2:11PM0.38m
3:26AM0.35m
2:48PM0.38m
3:56AM0.33m
3:26PM0.39m
4:26AM0.32m
4:07PM0.41m
4:58AM0.31m
4:52PM0.44m
5:35AM0.31m
5:47PM0.49m
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5:14
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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