Kirra Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.17° S 153.53° E

Kirra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kirra sea temperature is
20.0° C
0.8° 

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


Kirra surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, SE swell with 606 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period with ESE 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 (Aug 18) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 18th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 18th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 19th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: the next fortnight and a bit at Kirra is a tough watch. We’ve got a big gap upfront with no real surf to speak of, and then a long stretch of mediocrity. The only flicker of something worthwhile is a long way off, and even then, it’s not a slam dunk. Here’s the breakdown.

The first few days are a write-off. Sunday 16 August through to Tuesday 18 August, the swell is there – 6ft to 7ft – but the wind is all wrong. It’s blowing cross-off or cross-on, and the period is short, around 7-8 seconds. The energy is moderate (combined energy values of 374 to 596), but the conditions are just ordinary. You’ll see waves, but they’ll be messy and blown out. Not worth paddling out.

Wednesday 19 August brings a spike in energy – the combined energy hits 1351 (strong), with a long period swell of 11 seconds from the ESE and 6ft sets. That’s a groundswell. But the wind is cross-off from the SSE, and the forecast calls it marginal, with questionable tide conditions. That’s a lot of energy for a tricky setup. It could be a good session if you time the tide right, but it’s a gamble.

Thursday 20 August and Friday 21 August see lighter winds, including a glassy moment Friday morning with 5ft from the east and 8 seconds. The energy is moderate (330 to 318). The surf is surfable, but very ordinary. Friday afternoon goes cross-on and choppy. Saturday 22 August is a total loss with onshore wind and poor conditions.

Then we hit a dry patch. Sunday 23 August has 7ft from the SSE at 8 seconds, with moderate offshore wind, but it’s still “surfable but ordinary.” The energy is moderate (676). From Monday 24 August through to Monday 31 August, the swell drops and the wind keeps shifting. There are a few glassy mornings (like Tuesday 25 August and Friday 28 August) but the swell is tiny – under 3ft – and the period is short. The combined energy drops to weak values (87 to 252). This is a long stretch of nothing special.

The standout in this whole forecast, and it’s the only one I’d get excited about, is Wednesday 19 August. That’s the day the groundswell rolls in with 6ft from the ESE, a period of 11 seconds, and strong energy (1351). Kirra is a point/groyne break, so a long period swell like that will wrap in nicely, offering better shaped waves and longer lulls between sets. The wind is a cross-off from the SSE, which will keep it reasonably clean. The water temperature is 68°F, which is about 1°F cooler than the long-term average for this time of year – nothing unusual, just a normal late-winter chill. This is the best on offer, but it’s a week away and the tide conditions are a question mark. If you’re a confident intermediate, it’s worth a look. For beginners, 6ft might be a bit pushy, but not impossible.

Beyond that, Wednesday 26 August sees a fresh offshore breeze from the south with 6ft from the SSE and a period of 10 seconds, but the energy is moderate (651) and the forecast still calls it poor. The wind is strong at 19 mph, and that’s a lot of offshore wind for a point break – it could hold the face open, but it might also be a battle. Not a standout.

Keep an eye on Wednesday 19 August. That’s your best shot. The rest of the window is a long grind of weak, messy, or tiny surf. It’s not a great run, but Kirra can turn it on when the swell lines up, and forecasts can change. For now, I’d be looking at that Wednesday morning session and hoping the tide cooperates.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
10:24AM1.43m
10:33PM1.56m
11:04AM1.42m
11:04PM1.41m
11:47AM1.40m
11:37PM1.27m
12:37PM1.37m
00:13AM1.15m
1:39PM1.36m
1:05AM1.04m
2:53PM1.38m
2:27AM0.98m
4:06PM1.44m
Low Tide
4:18PM0.38m
4:52AM0.34m
5:01PM0.50m
5:22AM0.40m
5:48PM0.62m
5:55AM0.45m
6:48PM0.73m
6:34AM0.50m
8:12PM0.80m
7:27AM0.55m
9:52PM0.79m
8:38AM0.57m
11:07PM0.72m
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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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