Surf Forecasts:
Kirra surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with 3,331 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period with SE 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s 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 4.0m 10s 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 1.5m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kirra over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s run through what’s on offer in the coming weeks. I’ll be blunt – there’s a long dry spell before anything worth paddling out for shows up. Most of the forecast is small, messy, or blown out, but there is a late window that could fire for the right crew.
The first real chance to get wet is on Wednesday, 16 September. Kirra is looking at a big jump to 12 ft from the SSE, but with only an 8-second period, it’ll be lumpy and raw. Wind is offshore from the SSE at 22 mph, which will keep the surface clean, but the combined energy is 1599 (moderate to strong). This is expert territory only – over 8 ft means it’s too much for beginners. Crowds are often an issue here, so expect company.
Thursday, 17 September stays solid – still 12 ft from the SSE, period now 10 seconds, giving it a bit more push. Offshore winds from the south at 16 mph in the morning, picking up to 19 mph later. Energy is 2282 (strong to very strong). Only for the experienced.
Friday, 18 September is the best of the lot – 8 ft from the SSE, 9-second period, with a light offshore from the south at 9 mph in the morning. Energy is 1094 (moderate). This is the standout: clean, solid waves, and the point break setup will handle the longer-period swell nicely. Still too big for beginners, but for intermediates and up, it’s the session to aim for.
After that, it drops off quickly. From Saturday 19 September onward, you’re looking at heights under 5 ft, mostly onshore or cross-onshore breezes, and energy dropping below 500. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.
The final week (from 22 September into early October) is flat and uninspiring – tiny waves from 1 ft to 4 ft, periods all over the place, and energy rarely above 100. It’s a proper lull.
In short, mark Friday 18 September if you’ve got the skill. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Mon night, strong winds from the S by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | SSE 10 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | N 4 | ENE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 497 | 373 | 260 | 116 | 96 | 164 | 121 | 106 | 100 | 65 | 50 | 34 | 28 | 20 | 1595 | 3052 | 2275 | 1915 | 1418 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 8:36AM1.55m | 8:52PM1.67m | 9:13AM1.57m | 9:26PM1.55m | 9:50AM1.56m | 9:57PM1.41m | 10:28AM1.53m | 10:27PM1.28m | 11:08AM1.49m | 10:58PM1.16m | 11:55AM1.44m | 11:36PM1.05m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:33AM0.19m | 2:37PM0.22m | 3:04AM0.23m | 3:18PM0.30m | 3:34AM0.29m | 3:58PM0.41m | 4:02AM0.35m | 4:40PM0.52m | 4:29AM0.42m | 5:27PM0.64m | 5:00AM0.48m | 6:27PM0.73m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 14 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | — |
| kJ | 16 | 16 | 260 | 92 | 96 | 164 | 121 | 106 | 100 | 31 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 20 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 15 | S 19 | SSE 20 | SSE 19 | SSE 20 | SSE 19 | E 5 | ENE 5 | E 5 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | N 5 | — | — | — | NE 13 | NE 16 |
| kJ | 9 | 7 | 38 | 69 | 40 | 35 | 21 | 16 | 20 | 65 | 50 | 34 | 16 | 4 | — | — | — | 7 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 12 | E 13 | E 9 | SE 16 | E 13 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 8 | NE 12 | E 15 | NE 13 | — | — | — | — | E 12 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | N 2 | N 4 | N 4 | S 5 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 497 | 373 | — | 116 | 94 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 28 | 121 | 1595 | 3052 | 2275 | 1915 | 1418 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 170 | 2 | 143 | 733 | 39 | 203 | 1373 | 6 | 6 | 324 | 0 |
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