Kirra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a raw, powerful swell coming through, but it’s not a simple story. The biggest waves of the period are going to hit this weekend, but they’re coming with a lot of wind energy. We’re talking about a solid, solid swell from the SSE and SE, pushing 15 ft to 16 ft on Saturday and Sunday, with a strong 10-second period. The raw energy is huge – we’re looking at 2406 to 4657 (combined energy of all swells directed here) – that’s a lot of ocean moving. But, and it’s a big but, those 30-35 km/h winds, while offshore, are fresh and strong. The water temp is sitting at 70°, pretty much normal for this time of year. For Kirra, a point break, this is a serious groundswell. With that size – over 8 ft, it’s expert territory only. The crowd factor is likely to be pretty full on too, as it’s a spot that’s often busy.

The real standout, the one that’s got me excited, is actually next week. Look at Tuesday the 21st. The swell drops back to a much more manageable 7 ft from the east, with a 10-second period, and the wind goes light and offshore from the SSE at only 15 km/h. That’s “gentle offshore and clean” – that’s the sweet spot. The energy is still moderate at 897, but the conditions are where it’s at. That’s your best window for a proper session without getting absolutely smashed. The swell is still solid, but it’s not a washing machine.

After that, we slide into a bit of a lull. Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd drop off significantly, with small 3 ft to 5 ft waves and glassy conditions, but the energy is low (128 to 384). Good for a learner or a longboard, but not a standout.

The next pulse comes in on Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th, with another SSE swell. Friday morning sees 10 ft with a 25 km/h offshore wind, giving us “moderate offshore and clean.” The energy is back up to 1225. That’s a solid, powerful day, but again, with 10 ft, it’s one for the experienced crew. Saturday the 25th morning has a cleaner 6 ft option with similar wind, but the energy is dropping.

Further out, the following Sunday the 26th shows a promising morning with a 6 ft S swell, a long 11-second period, and a light 10 km/h offshore wind. That’s clean, with a moderate energy of 1182. That’s another one to circle on the calendar as a promising, more manageable session.

The rest of the second week is a mixed bag of much smaller, less energetic swells. The 29th and 30th see some 5 ft - 6 ft stuff with offshore winds, but it’s just “surfable” – nothing to write home about. The very end of the run into August is a flat spell by the looks of it, with tiny waves.

So, the best on offer is the Tuesday the 21st for the cleanest, most user-friendly conditions, and the Friday the 24th and Sunday the 26th mornings for the bigger, more powerful but still clean options. The weekend is for the brave and the stupid.

Rusty.

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