
Surf Forecasts:
Kirra surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 10s period, SE swell with 4,721 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 5.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) 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 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 18th 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 have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a raw, powerful swell coming through, but it’s not a simple story. The biggest waves of the period are going to hit this weekend, but they’re coming with a lot of wind energy. We’re talking about a solid, solid swell from the SSE and SE, pushing 15 ft to 16 ft on Saturday and Sunday, with a strong 10-second period. The raw energy is huge – we’re looking at 2406 to 4657 (combined energy of all swells directed here) – that’s a lot of ocean moving. But, and it’s a big but, those 30-35 km/h winds, while offshore, are fresh and strong. The water temp is sitting at 70°, pretty much normal for this time of year. For Kirra, a point break, this is a serious groundswell. With that size – over 8 ft, it’s expert territory only. The crowd factor is likely to be pretty full on too, as it’s a spot that’s often busy.
The real standout, the one that’s got me excited, is actually next week. Look at Tuesday the 21st. The swell drops back to a much more manageable 7 ft from the east, with a 10-second period, and the wind goes light and offshore from the SSE at only 15 km/h. That’s “gentle offshore and clean” – that’s the sweet spot. The energy is still moderate at 897, but the conditions are where it’s at. That’s your best window for a proper session without getting absolutely smashed. The swell is still solid, but it’s not a washing machine.
After that, we slide into a bit of a lull. Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd drop off significantly, with small 3 ft to 5 ft waves and glassy conditions, but the energy is low (128 to 384). Good for a learner or a longboard, but not a standout.
The next pulse comes in on Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th, with another SSE swell. Friday morning sees 10 ft with a 25 km/h offshore wind, giving us “moderate offshore and clean.” The energy is back up to 1225. That’s a solid, powerful day, but again, with 10 ft, it’s one for the experienced crew. Saturday the 25th morning has a cleaner 6 ft option with similar wind, but the energy is dropping.
Further out, the following Sunday the 26th shows a promising morning with a 6 ft S swell, a long 11-second period, and a light 10 km/h offshore wind. That’s clean, with a moderate energy of 1182. That’s another one to circle on the calendar as a promising, more manageable session.
The rest of the second week is a mixed bag of much smaller, less energetic swells. The 29th and 30th see some 5 ft - 6 ft stuff with offshore winds, but it’s just “surfable” – nothing to write home about. The very end of the run into August is a flat spell by the looks of it, with tiny waves.
So, the best on offer is the Tuesday the 21st for the cleanest, most user-friendly conditions, and the Friday the 24th and Sunday the 26th mornings for the bigger, more powerful but still clean options. The weekend is for the brave and the stupid.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sat night, light winds from the SSE by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1724 | 1811 | 4402 | 4425 | 3680 | 3173 | 2585 | 1849 | 1115 | 922 | 700 | 516 | 292 | 245 | 200 | 165 | 137 | 298 | 1120 | 1343 | 904 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:57AM1.31m | 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 | 4:38PM0.41m | 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 | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | S 21 | S 19 | S 18 | S 17 | S 14 | S 13 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | S 18 |
633 | 1489 | 78 | 66 | 58 | 93 | 66 | 85 | 1115 | 922 | 700 | 516 | 292 | 245 | 200 | 165 | 137 | 80 | 57 | 39 | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 20 | E 18 | S 24 | S 23 | S 21 | S 17 | — | S 6 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 11 | NE 9 | NE 9 | S 18 | NE 8 |
— | 7 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 6 | — | 65 | 43 | 37 | 33 | 29 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 24 | — | — | — | — | S 12 | S 21 | S 20 | SE 16 | S 15 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | NE 9 | — | S 18 | NE 9 | — |
— | — | — | 22 | — | — | — | — | 73 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 6 | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
1724 | 1811 | 4402 | 4425 | 3680 | 3173 | 2585 | 1849 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 298 | 1120 | 1343 | 904 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 264 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 554 | 141 | 141 | 141 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 324 | 141 | 1 |
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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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