Kirra Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.17° S 153.53° E

Kirra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kirra sea temperature is
20.9° C
0.0° 

Kirra surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kirra surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 10s period, SE swell with 4,951 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period with E 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kirra in the next 16 days are 5.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 21st Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 21st Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 19th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kirra over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down this 16-day run for the one spot that’s got our attention.

We’re looking at a serious pulse of swell hitting Kirra early on, but it’s a mixed bag. Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th have big, powerful SE groundswell with a 10-second period, packing a massive punch—the combined energy is a hefty 5950 and 3094 (moderate to very strong wave energy). The problem is Sunday is blowing a stiff 25 mph SSE offshore wind. That’s clean, perfect for a dry hair, but it’s a full-on gale, making it brutally hard to paddle into those 16 to 17 ft bombs. This is expert-only territory. The swell is over 8 ft, so it’s for the brave and the strong. Monday’s a bit of a step down in size (13 ft), but still a fresh cross-offshore breeze, so it’s cleaner but still a massive paddle.

By Tuesday the 21st, the swell drops to 8 ft from the ESE, still a good 10-second period, and the wind eases to a moderate breeze. It’s manageable for a strong intermediate, but the energy is still high (1352). Wednesday the 22nd sees the swell dip below the 6 ft mark (6 ft), and it’s a bit of a lull. Thursday and Friday are small, with the wind going glassy and offshore at times, but the waves are just too weak to get excited about.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The end of the forecast period has a real standout. Friday the 31st of July starts small, but the afternoon brings a surprise. The wind goes glassy, and an 8 ft, short-period (7 seconds) SE swell rolls in. The energy is moderate (697), and it’s glassy. That’s a serious window for some clean, fun waves.

But the absolute best on offer is the first weekend of August. Saturday the 1st of August is the call. We’ve got a solid 10 ft SE swell (8-second period) with a light offshore SSW wind in the morning. That’s a powerful combination. The combined energy is 1468 (strong wave energy). The wind is light and offshore, so the face will be smooth. The waves will be big, powerful, and clean. For a skilled surfer, this is the session to mark on the calendar. The afternoon stays good too, with a 8 ft swell and light cross-offshore wind. The only downside with a 10 ft swell is that it’s only for experienced surfers, as it’s over 8 ft. The crowds at Kirra can be there often, so expect company.

The following Sunday (August 2nd) and Monday (August 3rd) drop off again in size and quality, with a moderate offshore wind but less energy.

The water temperature anomaly is not specified in the data, so it’s about average for the time of year at Kirra.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is big and wild, mostly for the experts or the kamikaze. The middle of the week is a write-off. The real gold is on Friday the 31st of July afternoon and the standout day is Saturday the 1st of August. The long-range outlook for the 1st looks promising, but keep an eye on the wind forecasts closer to the day.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sat night, light winds from the SE by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue night, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
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Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SE
10
5
SE
10
4.5
SE
10
4.5
SE
10
4
SE
10
3.5
ESE
10
3
ESE
10
2.5
ESE
10
2.2
E
10
1.9
E
9
1.8
E
9
1.7
E
9
1.6
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1.8
SSE
7
1.7
SSE
7
1.4
SSE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4961
4904
4322
4222
3023
2162
1775
1269
904
601
516
455
366
268
190
144
285
281
288
Wind (km/h)
40
S
40
SSE
40
SSE
35
SSE
30
SE
30
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
15
SE
10
ESE
5
SSE
5
NE
5
WNW
5
SSE
15
SSE
15
S
25
S
20
SSE
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Wind State
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off
off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-on
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cross-off
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off
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High Tide
11:07PM1.70m
11:42AM1.32m
11:45PM1.55m
12:31PM1.33m
00:22AM1.41m
1:25PM1.34m
1:04AM1.28m
2:27PM1.37m
1:55AM1.16m
3:34PM1.43m
3:01AM1.08m
4:37PM1.50m
Low Tide
5:41AM0.36m
5:26PM0.52m
6:18AM0.41m
6:18PM0.63m
6:55AM0.45m
7:21PM0.73m
7:37AM0.48m
8:39PM0.79m
8:25AM0.50m
10:06PM0.79m
9:22AM0.50m
11:21PM0.74m
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Temp °C
17
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Feels °C
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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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