Kirra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty here. We’ve got a bit of a slow start for the next couple of weeks, but things look like they might fire up later on. The big standout is shaping up for Monday, August 17th, but we’ve got a fair stretch of small, ordinary conditions to get through first.

Right now, there’s barely any rideable surf. Wednesday morning, August 5th, we’re looking at 3 feet of east swell at 10 seconds, but with poor surf conditions and only weak wave energy (165). It’s not worth paddling for. That pretty much sets the tone for the next few days. Thursday morning, August 6th, has glassy conditions but the swell is tiny at 2 feet and 7-second period, energy is weak (83), and it’s labelled poor. Friday morning, August 7th, brings glassy conditions again with 3 feet from the east, but the period is still a short 7 seconds – not enough push. Energy is weak (131). Saturday, August 8th, stays small, though a light offshore wind in the morning with 3 feet ENE swell (139) will at least look clean, but waves are very ordinary.

It’s not until Sunday morning, August 9th, that we see a slight uptick. The swell pushes to 4 feet from the east at 9 seconds, with moderate wave energy (339). The morning glass-off makes it surfable but still very ordinary overall. That same size (4 feet) carries into the afternoon but onshore northerly wind kills it.

The next few days are a real grind. Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th stay small, mostly under 3 feet, with weak energy and poor conditions. Wednesday the 12th is similar. Then Thursday morning, August 13th, we get a pulse of south swell – 4 feet at 9 seconds, with clean conditions thanks to a light cross-offshore wind. Energy is moderate (349). It’s still only labelled “surfable but very ordinary,” but it’s a step in the right direction. That south swell builds through Friday, August 14th, with 5 feet in the morning (moderate energy at 536) and a solid offshore breeze from the SSW. That’s clean, punchy surf, but still only ordinary quality according to the conditions. Saturday morning, August 15th, has solid offshore wind (SSW 25 km/h) but smaller waist-chest high waves at 4 feet, and Sunday the 16th goes quiet again.

Now, here’s the real deal. Monday, August 17th – mark this one. The standout morning session shows 7 feet of south-southeast swell at 8 seconds, with strong wave energy (1099). The wind is offshore from the south at 20 km/h, and the forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s a big step up. For a point break like Kirra, that south swell direction is good, and the clean offshore wind will really shape things up. At 7 feet, it’s not for beginners – this is a session for experienced surfers. The afternoon drops slightly to 6 feet, still clean but a notch lower in quality. Tuesday the 18th keeps a solid 6 feet south-east swell in the morning, with 10-second period and moderate-strong energy (793), and south offshore wind. That’s another good option. The afternoon goes a bit wonky with a cross-offshore wind.

As we head deeper into the second week, conditions back off. Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th bring cleaner surf but only around 4 feet dropping to 3 feet, so the energy fades quickly.

If I had to pick one true standout – it’s Monday morning, August 17th, at Kirra. That 7 feet south swell with strong energy and offshore wind is the best on offer across the whole outlook. The surrounding days are ordinary or just-okay, so don’t waste energy chasing the small stuff early on. The long-range call looks promising but keep an eye on the forecasts as we get closer.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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