
Surf Forecasts:
Kirra surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SE swell with 804 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with SSE 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kirra over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the next chunk of days for our little corner of the coast.
To be straight up, this is a frustrating outlook. We’ve got a long stretch of ordinary, messy conditions ahead, and the real quality is hiding right at the very end of the window. For the next week and a half, it’s mostly a write-off. You will be battling moderate to fresh offshore breezes that keep the ocean looking clean, but the waves themselves are just weak and unorganised. The energy is low for days, staying below 100 up to around 300 in the combined energy score, and it just doesn’t come together.
We kick off on Tuesday 11th August with nothing worthwhile – tiny 2ft swell from the east with meagre energy (88) and cross-shore winds. Wednesday the 12th is glassy first thing, but still only 2ft and the energy barely ticks up. Thursday 13th offers cleaner conditions with a light offshore, but still only 2ft to 3ft of swell. It’s not until Friday 14th that we see a real bump, with 5ft from the south by morning and the combined energy jumping to 339, but the surf quality is flagged as very ordinary. That pattern persists through the whole weekend and into the following week. The swell sticks around 5ft to 7ft with moderate energy (up to 723), but it’s all coming from directions that don’t suit our best wave face and the wind, while offshore, is too strong to make it truly clean.
There is a big gap here where you just aren’t missing much.
Then we get to the standouts. The one window that matters is Thursday 20th August. The morning shows a solid 7ft from the ESE, combined energy of 1328, and good surf conditions are expected. That is the highlight of the whole 16 days. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, and we are working with Kirra (point/groyne) which is a fairly consistent spot, though it does see crowds often. The offshore wind from the south at 12 mph will keep the waves clean. At 7ft, this is getting into expert territory – too big for beginners, but for the experienced crew, this is your session. The swell direction is from the ESE, which aligns nicely with the optimal SE direction the spot wants, and the period is 8 seconds, so it’s peaky and punchy. After that, Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd still hold some size (6ft and 5ft) but the quality drops back to ordinary. The final days of the forecast – Monday 24th through Wednesday 26th – fade out with lighter winds and smaller swell, finishing with a glassy 3ft from the south on Wednesday morning (combined energy 156), but by then it’s just a shadow of what was on offer.
So, to wrap it up: sit tight through the garbage, and pencil in Thursday 20th August for the best surf of the period. It won’t be perfect because the period is short, but it is the one day where size, wind, and swell direction all team up for a proper session.
Stay patient, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 10 | E 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 |
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78 | 78 | 78 | 87 | 83 | 85 | 67 | 61 | 123 | 270 | 286 | 413 | 237 | 180 | 293 | 358 | 192 | 192 | 207 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 6:46AM1.21m | 7:14PM1.92m | 7:36AM1.29m | 8:00PM1.95m | 8:22AM1.36m | 8:43PM1.91m | 9:04AM1.40m | 9:22PM1.83m | 9:44AM1.43m | 9:59PM1.70m | 10:24AM1.43m | 10:33PM1.56m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:05AM0.24m | 12:31PM0.17m | 1:51AM0.18m | 1:22PM0.14m | 2:34AM0.16m | 2:09PM0.15m | 3:12AM0.18m | 2:53PM0.19m | 3:48AM0.22m | 3:36PM0.27m | 4:21AM0.28m | 4:18PM0.38m | |||||||
— | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Temp °C | 15 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 17 |
Feels °C | 11 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | NNE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 10 | S 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 |
100 | 38 | 78 | 87 | 83 | 85 | 67 | 38 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 30 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | S 10 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 7 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SE 20 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 14 | SE 9 | SE 16 |
78 | 78 | 32 | 31 | 14 | 71 | 63 | 61 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SW 5 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | NE 11 | NE 6 | S 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | S 19 | N 9 | NE 9 | NE 11 | S 20 | E 16 | — | S 18 | E 14 |
2 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 24 | 5 | 9 | 29 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 5 | — | 6 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WSW 3 | — | WSW 3 | SW 4 | NNE 6 | WNW 3 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 |
14 | 1 | — | 4 | 7 | 22 | 1 | — | 123 | 270 | 286 | 413 | 237 | 180 | 293 | 358 | 192 | 192 | 207 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 176 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 324 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
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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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