Surf Forecasts:
Kirra surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SSE swell with 939 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period with SSE 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kirra in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kirra over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, let's have a look at what's on the cards for our patch.
To be honest, the next week or so looks pretty flat and frustrating. We've got a real dry spell here until Tuesday the 8th of September. That's nearly a week of tiny, weak waves and poor conditions. The only real action on the horizon kicks off on Tuesday morning at Kirra (point/groyne). That's your standout window.
Tuesday the 8th of September sees a fresh SSE groundswell arrive, pushing 8ft early morning with a moderate offshore wind. The water temp is about average for this time of year at 69°F. There's moderate combined swell energy in the water (966), and the 8-second period means it's a bit of a windswell, not the cleanest groundswell. Tuesday afternoon drops to 7ft, still with a clean offshore breeze. By Wednesday the 9th, we're still in 6ft SSE swell, but it stays offshore. This is the pick of the run: consistent, solid, and clean for anyone intermediate or above. If you see the water temp anomaly at just -0.3°, it's about what you'd expect.
This spell does fade quick. By Thursday the 10th, it's dropping to 6ft and the wind swings a bit cross-off, still surfable but losing its magic. After that, the energy really backs off through the second week—small leftovers, lots of onshore winds, and messy conditions. There's a spike of 8ft to 8ft on Friday the 18th of September, but it's coming from a poor angle with cross-onshore wind, so it'll be choppy and messy—more for the kites than a paddle. Not worth getting excited about.
So, if you want a wave, clear your calendar for Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th. That's your best shot.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sun night, fresh winds from the S by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | S 10 | S 9 | N 6 | E 10 | N 6 | E 10 | S 8 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 49 | 88 | 92 | 33 | 28 | 27 | 98 | 41 | 134 | 18 | 80 | 17 | 95 | 128 | 94 | 939 | 561 | 637 | 528 | 493 | 500 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 12:19PM1.49m | 00:27AM1.14m | 1:29PM1.49m | 1:44AM1.05m | 2:50PM1.54m | 3:16AM1.03m | 4:06PM1.62m | 4:37AM1.09m | 5:11PM1.72m | 5:40AM1.20m | 6:05PM1.80m | 6:31AM1.32m | 6:53PM1.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:46PM0.49m | 6:33AM0.35m | 8:15PM0.52m | 7:45AM0.38m | 9:46PM0.47m | 9:06AM0.38m | 10:58PM0.39m | 10:22AM0.33m | 11:54PM0.29m | 11:26AM0.26m | 00:41AM0.22m | 12:20PM0.20m | 1:21AM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 29 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 23 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 26 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | S 6 | S 10 | S 9 | N 6 | N 6 | E 10 | NNE 6 | S 8 | SSE 10 | S 10 | NE 8 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 45 | 28 | 69 | 34 | 24 | 18 | 98 | 41 | 85 | 74 | 17 | 35 | 93 | 128 | 94 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 9 | E 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 4 | NNE 8 | E 10 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 16 |
| kJ | 34 | 33 | 28 | 28 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 28 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 95 | 7 | 46 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | NE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 15 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 6 | S 9 | NNE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | E 16 | E 16 | S 21 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 21 | 11 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 18 | 15 | 15 | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | S 3 | — | — | — | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | SE 5 | — | NNE 5 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 49 | 88 | 92 | 1 | — | — | — | 19 | 134 | 124 | 80 | 72 | — | 11 | — | 939 | 561 | 637 | 528 | 493 | 500 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 39 | 139 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 54 | 41 | 264 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 203 | 2 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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).
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