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Kirra Surf Forecast
/ QLD – Gold Coast (23 breaks) / Queensland (74 breaks) /
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Kirra surfForecast / QLD – Gold Coast / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Monday 18 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Kirra surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kirra sea temperature is
23.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 (May 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 4s. 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 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 19th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 23rd May) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 22nd May) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kirra over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon night, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri night, light winds from the S by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Mon 25 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
E 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | E 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | |
885 | 1374 | 1086 | 710 | 541 | 408 | 781 | 1113 | 880 | 1265 | 1799 | 3484 | 4274 | 2615 | 2542 | 2283 | 1172 | 745 | 545 | 511 | 511 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | |
High Tide | 9:47AM1.30m | 10:13PM1.99m | 10:40AM1.24m | 11:04PM1.92m | 11:38AM1.20m | 11:58PM1.83m | 12:42PM1.20m | 00:55AM1.74m | 1:51PM1.24m | 1:55AM1.65m | 2:58PM1.32m | 2:55AM1.58m | 3:58PM1.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:05AM0.33m | 3:26PM0.34m | 5:00AM0.38m | 4:13PM0.43m | 5:58AM0.44m | 5:06PM0.53m | 6:57AM0.49m | 6:08PM0.62m | 7:56AM0.52m | 7:20PM0.70m | 8:50AM0.53m | 8:38PM0.73m | 9:39AM0.52m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — |
 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 4:59 |
19 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 19 |
20 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 10 | — | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | E 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
 kJ | 885 | 1374 | 1086 | 710 | 541 | 408 | 293 | 257 | 211 | 139 | 111 | 92 | 48 | 2615 | — | 1984 | 1172 | 745 | 545 | 511 | 511 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | S 20 | NE 9 | S 15 | NE 8 | N 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 9 | — | S 13 | N 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | N 6 | WNW 4 | SW 4 | S 3 | S 7 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | — | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 235 | 228 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 251 | 781 | 1113 | 880 | 1265 | 1799 | 3484 | 4274 | — | 2542 | 2283 | 869 | 394 | 363 | 255 | 289 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 176 | 24 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 41 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 158 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.
Kirra is 5 km (3 miles) from Banora Point. If you plan a holiday in Gold Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Banora Point. Banora Point has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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