Kirra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a 16-day window on the cards, but it’s not all smooth sailing. The opening week has some meaty swells, but the second half of the forecast pulls the plug. Let’s run through it.

First up, the standout period hits around Thursday, Sept 10th through to Saturday, Sept 12th. The water temp is sitting about average for the time of year at 70°, so nothing wild there.

Let’s start with the action. The first real call is for Thursday, Sept 10th. The swell is pumping – a solid 12 ft from the SSE, with a period of 9 seconds. That’s a lot of water moving, and the combined energy is a strong 1930. This is expert territory for sure, over 8 ft, so not for the faint of heart. The wind is fresh offshore from the south, which will keep things clean. Kirra is a point/groyne, so it can handle this size, but it’s going to be a handful.

Friday, Sept 11th is where the magic could happen. The swell drops back to a still substantial 10 ft from the SSE, period at 9 seconds, and the energy is 1176. The wind is a gentle offshore breeze from the south, making for clean, lined-up sets. This is the best on offer – a true standout. The optimum swell direction is SE, and we’re getting SSE, so it’s not a perfect match, but for a point break like Kirra, it’ll still wrap in nicely. Expect some crowd, as it’s often busy here.

Saturday, Sept 12th still has decent size at 8 ft to 8 ft with a moderate offshore wind, but the period drops to 8 seconds, and the energy is down to 750. The quality drops off, and it’s a bit more ordinary. Still surfable, but not the gem of Friday.

After the weekend, the trend is a steady fade. Sunday, Sept 13th sees the swell drop to 5 ft, and the wind goes cross-offshore. It’s clean, but the energy is weak (450) and the conditions are described as poor. By Monday, Sept 14th, we’re down to 3 ft with glassy wind, but it’s just too small and weak (158 energy) to get excited about.

From Tuesday, Sept 15th onwards, it’s a long dry spell. The swell flatlines: 2 ft, 2 ft, 3 ft. The energy drops into the double digits (93, 100, 75). The wind is all over the place – onshore, cross, cross-off. Nothing to recommend. This lull stretches all the way to Tuesday, Sept 22nd. Most of the records show “poor surf conditions” with near-zero scores. It’s a blank run for the area, and that’s that.

So, to wrap it up: Friday, Sept 11th is your standout session. Thursday is for the brave. After that, put the board away and watch the horizon.

Rusty.

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