Kirra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming at Kirra.

Right now, the start of the forecast period is pretty flat and ordinary. There’s no surf worth paddling out for from Monday the 10th through until Thursday the 13th. That’s four days of small, weak energy and poor conditions. The swell is tiny, mostly around 2 ft to 4 ft, and the wind is either onshore, cross, or cross-on, so don’t bother. The combined energy is weak to moderate (around 81–327). Just wait it out.

Friday the 14th morning is where it finally turns on. The swell jumps to a solid 8 ft from the south, with a clean, gentle offshore wind. That’s proper Kirra. The energy is strong (1500). It’s a standout morning for intermediate to expert surfers—this is the best on offer across the whole period. The water temp is about average for the time of year at 69°. Heads up though, this spot is a point break that can get busy, and crowds are possible here. The afternoon drops to 6 ft and the wind picks up, so morning is the call.

Saturday the 15th holds in the 5 ft to 5 ft range from the south, with moderate offshore winds keeping things clean. Energy is still solid (356–364). Good fun, but not the standout.

Sunday the 16th through Tuesday the 18th sees a drop in quality. Swell sits around 4 ft to 6 ft, mostly from the SSE or SE, but the wind stays offshore or cross-off. Even so, the wave comments are poor. The energy is moderate to strong (234–545). Not worth getting excited about.

Wednesday the 19th has more SE swell around 6 ft to 7 ft, but it’s rain and messy. Energy is building (464–718). Still, it’s just ordinary.

Now, here’s the next true standout: Thursday the 20th morning. Swell hits 10 ft from the SE, with a gentle offshore wind and clean conditions. That’s a big, powerful groundswell (energy 1385). Only for experienced surfers—this is too big for beginners. The period is 9 seconds, so it’s got some push but will be thumping on the point. Crowds are possible. The afternoon is still pumping at 8 ft. This is the other standout.

Friday the 21st stays solid at 8 ft to 7 ft, offshore winds, but the energy is dropping (845–747). Still good waves, but not as special.

From Saturday the 22nd onward, things fade. The swell drops to around 6 ft by Sunday the 23rd, but the wind turns onshore and it gets lumpy. Energy is still moderate (652–875), but the quality is gone.

Into the second week, there’s a big long-period ESE swell arriving around Monday the 24th—8 ft with a 11-second period and very strong energy (1305). But the wind is onshore and there are storms, so it’s a messy option for experts only, and uncertain.

Tuesday the 25th has a nice 5 ft ESE groundswell with a very long 12-second period, but the wind is cross-shore. Energy is very strong (1075–1147). The long period means it might be a bit straight at the point, but for a reef or point break like Kirra, it could still offer some clean lines if the wind cooperates. It’s a marginal call.

So overall, your best windows are Friday the 14th morning and Thursday the 20th. Those are the standouts. The rest is either small, messy, or too uncertain.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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