Kirra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Kirra over the next couple of weeks.

It’s gonna be a slow start, I won’t lie to you. The first few days are pretty average, with only small waves and ordinary conditions. But if you’ve got patience, there’s a proper run of pumping surf waiting for us in the second half of the week and into the next. The standouts are definitely Tuesday the 7th through to Friday the 10th – that’s where the magic’s at.

Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th are write-offs for a decent session. Tiny swell, messy conditions – not worth getting wet for. You’ll see a bit of size pop on Monday 6th, but with 19 mph winds and solid 10 ft of short-period slop, it’s gonna be a battle. The combined energy is strong (1174), but it’s just not clean.

Now, Tuesday 7th is where things get interesting. That morning we’ve got offshore winds from the S at 12 mph, and the swell is a solid 8 ft from the SSE with a 9-second period. The combined energy is already kicking at 1282, and by the afternoon it jumps to 1773 with 10 ft waves. Clean, offshore conditions – this is the real deal. For intermediate surfers this is gonna be a proper grind, but the waves will have some grunt. Bigger sets over 8 ft mean it’s expert territory.

Wednesday 8th keeps the energy high – morning sees 10 ft from the SSE with an 11-second period and combined energy at a whopping 3994. That’s some serious groundswell power. It’s cross-offshore though, so not quite as glassy as Tuesday, but the afternoon cleans up with strong offshore wind again and 8 ft from the SE. This is still excellent.

Thursday 9th is the pick of the bunch for me. Morning session: 8 ft from the SSE, 10-second period, 12 mph offshore wind, and combined energy of 2326. The report says “very good surf conditions,” and I’m feeling it. That’s a proper Kirra day – long lines, plenty of push, and clean faces. The water temp here is about average for the time of year, so no surprise there. Crowds are possible at Kirra, so get in early.

Friday 10th holds up nicely with 7 ft to 7 ft and offshore breezes all day. Combined energy drops a bit (828 morning, 1270 afternoon) but still good, clean surf.

After that, Saturday 11th drops off to 5 ft and the wind goes a bit cross-off – still surfable but nothing special. Sunday 12th and Monday 13th are poor again, with tiny waves and onshore or glassy but weak conditions. The combined energy drops into the 100s and even 140 on Monday – that’s weak.

We get a little pulse back on Wednesday 15th with 6 ft and clean offshore wind, but the energy is only moderate (518). Not a standout, but if you’re desperate it’ll be better than the flat days. Thursday 16th is back to poor with 4 ft.

Friday 17th and Saturday 18th show a bit more size (6 ft to 7 ft) but the period is short (7-8 seconds) and the combined energy is moderate. Ordinary conditions – not the clean, lined-up waves we saw earlier.

Sunday 19th is the last day in the run, with 7 ft from the ESE, short period, and gentle offshore wind. Decent enough for a messy session, but nothing like that Tuesday to Friday window.

So, bottom line: if you can, get out Thursday 9th July – that’s the real standout. Clean, solid, and carrying plenty of energy. Tuesday and Wednesday are also excellent if you’re an experienced surfer. After that, it fades fast.

Keep an eye on the sky and don’t sleep on that Thursday morning.

Rusty.

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