
Surf Forecasts:
Kirra surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SSE swell with 2,091 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period with SE 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kirra in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kirra over the next 16 days.
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk about the next stretch of waves we’ve got lined up. We’re startin’ off with a serious pulse of south-east groundswell hittin’ Kirra, and the first couple days are gonna be absolute fire. The water temp here is sittin’ at about 70°F, right around average for this time a year, so nothin’ weird goin’ on there.
Wednesday morning kicks off with a solid 10ft swell from the SE, with a nice 11-second period. The wind’s blowin’ from the south at 15 mph, but it’s offshore, so Kirra’s famous point is gonna be slick and glassy with long, clean lines. The energy is huge at 2351 — this is proper strong. It’s prime for intermediate surfers; if you’re a beginner, 10ft is gonna be a handful. Wednesday afternoon holds similar size with still-clean offshore wind, energy at 1978, and it’s still lookin’ very good.
Thursday morning the swell drops a hair to 8ft from the SSE, period still 11 seconds, and the wind’s a lighter 12 mph from the south — still offshore. Energy is pumpin’ at 2413. That combo of a nice offshore breeze and long-period groundswell will have Kirra runnin’ like a machine. Thursday afternoon keeps it consistent at 8ft, SSE, with the wind droppin’ to 9 mph from the south, still offshore, energy at 2299. This is dreamy for any intermediate and up. Beginners might find 8 to 8ft a bit much, but if you can handle some size, you’re in for a treat.
Friday still has fun waves as the swell backs to 7ft from the SSE, 10-second period. The morning has a light SSW offshore at 12 mph, energy drops to 865 — still moderate. Afternoon the wind turns gentler at 9 mph from the south, offshore. Clean but losin’ some punch. Crowds are gonna be a thing here, it’s Kirra after all, but early birds will score.
Saturday morning the swell drops to 5ft from the SE, 10 seconds, and the wind goes totally glassy — zero from the west. Energy’s at 541, still moderate. It’s surfable but very ordinary-lookin’ for this spot. Afternoon the wind swings north-northeast onshore, so call it off.
From Saturday arvo all the way through the start of the second week, it’s pretty bleak. Sunday through Tuesday we’re seein’ tiny 1ft to 4ft slop with cross-shore or cross-onshore breezes, energy barely hittin’ 300. This stretch is a dead zone — you’d be better off stayin’ home.
Wednesday, July 16 gives a little bump back to 4ft from the south at 9 seconds, with a gentle south-offshore at 9 mph, energy at 255. It’s clean but nothin’ to write home about. The rest of that week and into the next weekend stays small — 2ft to 5ft — with a mix of glassy mornings and light onshores. There’s a long-period SE swell showin’ up on Friday, July 17 at 14 seconds and 3 to 3ft, but the wind is cross-on or straight onshore, killin’ any quality.
Saturday, July 18 has that glassy 3ft SE swell with a 12-second period, energy at 451. It’s surfable but ordinary — a nice glassy morning for a cruise, but not a standout.
The standout of the whole run is crystal clear: Wednesday the 8th through Thursday the 9th. That’s your window. Solid 8ft to 10ft SE groundswell, consistent offshore wind, and that long 11-second period is goin’ to peel beautifully down Kirra’s point. If you’ve got the skills for overhead waves, get in the water. After that, it’s a long lull with only glassy scraps.
Remember, that longer-period groundswell gives you better-shaped waves and longer waits between sets — at a point break like Kirra, that means stand-up barrels, especially with that offshore wind. Crowds? Yeah, expect company. But for the quality on offer, it’s worth it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2330 | 1978 | 2091 | 1245 | 1332 | 862 | 733 | 820 | 628 | 384 | 324 | 328 | 253 | 178 | 98 | 56 | 30 | 44 | 25 | 13 | 9 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:28PM1.41m | 2:21AM1.31m | 3:36PM1.51m | 3:33AM1.23m | 4:41PM1.63m | 4:46AM1.19m | 5:41PM1.76m | 5:54AM1.19m | 6:37PM1.88m | 6:55AM1.21m | 7:29PM1.97m | 7:49AM1.24m | 8:17PM2.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:35PM0.62m | 8:50AM0.33m | 9:58PM0.57m | 9:49AM0.29m | 11:14PM0.48m | 10:49AM0.25m | 00:20AM0.38m | 11:46AM0.21m | 1:18AM0.29m | 12:40PM0.17m | 2:10AM0.22m | 1:31PM0.16m | 2:59AM0.20m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 15 | — | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 4 |
21 | — | 1665 | 1168 | 967 | 862 | 733 | 820 | 628 | 384 | 324 | 328 | 253 | 178 | 98 | 56 | 30 | 44 | 25 | 13 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 14 | — | SE 15 | ESE 13 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 9 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | S 4 | S 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 132 | — | 9 | 149 | 158 | 56 | 39 | 24 | 13 | 20 | 24 | 17 | 19 | 3 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 21 | S 20 | S 17 | — | — | E 11 | — | N 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 6 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 20 | 20 | 6 | 10 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | SSW 3 | — | — | S 4 | SSW 4 | — |
2330 | 1978 | 2091 | 1245 | 1332 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 10 | 13 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 59 | 352 | 278 |
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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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