
Surf Forecasts:
Kirra surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with 2,538 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s 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 (Sep 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kirra in the next 16 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10PM. 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 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kirra over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's talk surf. The next week and a half is looking pretty dead for Kirra. We've got a stretch of small, junk waves with onshore winds that ain't gonna do anyone any favors. Monday the 14th starts with a weak 3ft of SSE swell, but it's got a cross-off breeze and barely any energy – only 119 on the combined scale. It's clean, but there's just nothing to it. Tuesday and Wednesday are even smaller, dropping to around 2ft, with onshore winds and even less push. Wednesday afternoon does jump to 8ft, but that's a short-period 8-second windswell and while the winds are offshore, it's going to be lumpy and chaotic – not the smooth, lining-up Kirra we love.
Then Thursday the 17th is where it all goes off. We're talking a solid 10ft of SSE groundswell, and the energy readings are pumping – 1347 for the morning. Plus, you've got a moderate offshore wind out of the south. This is the big one. It's huge, it's clean, and Kirra's going to be a freight train. This is for the experienced crew only – if you're not comfortable in serious size, give it a miss. The afternoon backs off a touch but holds the offshore wind, so the quality stays high.
Friday the 18th is still workable – 6ft dropping to 5ft, with that SSE energy and cross-off winds. It's decent, but it's a step down from the day before. Then we hit another dry spell. Saturday the 19th through Monday the 21st is a total write-off – tiny 1ft waves, onshore winds, and the energy drops to almost nothing. That's three full days of nothing.
Now, for the next window. Tuesday the 22nd is your second real chance. That morning we see 8ft of SE swell, with clean conditions and a light cross-off breeze. The energy is back up to 840, which is moderate, and while it's not as big as Thursday's, it's a lot more manageable. This is a good solid day. But the afternoon gets messy with a cross-on wind. Then the rest of that week – Wednesday the 23rd through Friday the 25th – is back to small, blown-out conditions with northerly winds. Not worth paddling out for.
The last hope comes on Monday the 28th with a 6ft SSE swell and offshore winds in the morning, but it's short-lived as the wind swings hard onshore by the afternoon with 30 km/h winds.
Then, Tuesday the 29th throws a curveball. The morning is marginal – 5ft but with a long 12-second period and fresh offshore winds. Not great. But the afternoon is where the potential is. The swell drops to 4ft, but the period jumps to a very long 16 seconds. That's proper groundswell, and the energy is a strong 1096. With moderate offshore winds, this could be magic. This is promising, but it's a week and a half away, so treat it with caution. That long period at a point break like Kirra is perfect – it'll bend and wrap in beautifully. This is the one to hope for.
Water temp is 21°, right on the seasonal average, so no worries there.
So, in a nutshell: Thursday the 17th is the big, powerful day for experts. Tuesday the 22nd is your more user-friendly standout. And that final Tuesday the 29th arvo is the long-shot that could be something special.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Mon morning, fresh winds from the S by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | N 4 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | S 9 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
94 | 78 | 48 | 50 | 33 | 38 | 384 | 1186 | 2526 | 1536 | 1122 | 811 | 459 | 362 | 129 | 222 | 92 | 55 | 38 | 28 | 28 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:57PM1.41m | 10:28AM1.53m | 10:27PM1.28m | 11:08AM1.49m | 10:58PM1.16m | 11:55AM1.44m | 11:36PM1.05m | 12:54PM1.40m | 00:37AM0.97m | 2:09PM1.39m | 2:21AM0.94m | 3:25PM1.43m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 3:58PM0.41m | 4:02AM0.35m | 4:40PM0.52m | 4:29AM0.42m | 5:27PM0.64m | 5:00AM0.48m | 6:27PM0.73m | 5:38AM0.56m | 7:55PM0.78m | 6:34AM0.63m | 9:33PM0.75m | 7:58AM0.67m | 10:38PM0.67m | ||||||||
5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | |
— | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 16 | E 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
94 | 78 | 32 | 24 | 17 | 24 | 19 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 459 | 362 | 129 | 222 | 71 | 55 | 36 | 28 | 27 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | N 5 | — | — | NE 13 | E 13 | NE 16 | NE 16 | E 8 | SE 8 | SSE 17 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 |
23 | 2 | 48 | 50 | 33 | 17 | 2 | — | — | 7 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 109 | 30 | 92 | 54 | 38 | 20 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | NE 12 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 13 | — | — | — | — | E 12 | E 12 | NE 15 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 16 | SSE 17 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 26 | 27 | 5 | 4 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 6 | — | N 3 | N 4 | N 4 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 3 | N 3 | N 4 |
— | 31 | — | 1 | 13 | 38 | 384 | 1186 | 2526 | 1536 | 1122 | 811 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 5 | 28 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 170 | 5 | 16 | 1742 | 54 | 203 | 1373 | 278 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 2 | 5 | 700 | 2 |
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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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