Kirra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a run of solid, heavy groundswell heading our way, but it’s not all smooth sailing. The water temp is sitting right on 70°, which is dead average for this time of year, so no wetsuit drama there.

The first real action kicks off on Thursday morning, July 16, at Kirra. We’re looking at a 12ft swell from the SSE, but it’s coming with a serious 19 mph southerly offshore. That’s clean, but the energy is massive – the combined swell energy is reading 2028 (strong). The period is a solid 9 seconds, so it’s got some punch. However, with a 13ft jump by the afternoon, this is firmly in the expert zone. The southerly offshore wind will keep things glassy, but the sheer size and power will make it a handful. The best of the bunch for the first week is easily Sunday, July 19. The morning shows a 13ft SE groundswell with a 9-second period, and the wind is a clean 22 mph offshore from the SSE. The energy is absolutely cranking at 2995 (very strong). It’s big, it’s powerful, and it’s going to be a wild ride for the experienced crew. For the average punter, it’s just too big. The crowd situation at Kirra is often hectic, so expect a packed lineup. The swell direction is SE, which is a touch off the optimum SE direction, but it’s still a good match.

Moving into the second week, things drop off fast. By Wednesday, July 22, we’re down to a 5ft easterly swell with a 9-second period and a light southerly offshore. The energy is 461 (weak). It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. The standout in this lull period, though it’s a bit of a stretch, is the morning of Friday, July 31. We get a 6ft S swell with a 9-second period, a moderate 12 mph offshore from the south, and the energy is back up to 823 (moderate). The score says “expect good surf conditions,” but it’s the only decent window in a long, flat spell. The rest of the second week is mostly small, weak, and poor quality, with loads of days scoring zero. There’s a big gap of no real recommendations from the 23rd right through to the 30th.

Long story short: the first week has some absolute bombs for experts, but nothing for the average surfer. The second week is a write-off until maybe that last Friday. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because when it’s this big and this clean, it can change fast.

Rusty.

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