Surf Forecasts:
Kirra surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, ENE swell with 346 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period with ENE 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kirra in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kirra over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be honest, this is a tough one for Kirra. The whole 16-day outlook is a real struggle, and I mean that. There’s no standout session, no day to circle on the calendar. We’ve got wind and swell all over the place, but nothing coming together to make it worth paddling out. The swell is tiny, mostly around 2 ft to 3 ft, and it’s coming from the NE or ENE – not the magic SE direction Kirra really wants to fire. The period is short, only 7 to 10 seconds, so it’s weak, crumbly, and won’t have any push.
The first few days are a write-off. From Friday the 21st through the end of the month, almost every session is scored as “poor surf conditions.” The energy is low, with combined swell energy values mostly between 68 and 218 (weak to moderate). Winds are a mess – cross-on, cross, or onshore for most of it. There are a couple of glassy windows, like Saturday the 22nd afternoon and Tuesday the 25th morning, but the swell is just too small and weak to do anything with. Even the glassy sessions won’t produce a wave worth paddling for.
The closest we get to anything surfable is Thursday the 27th of August morning. We’ll see a little bump in size to 5 ft from the ENE, with a moderate offshore wind from the S at 12 mph. The combined energy jumps to 312 (moderate), and the conditions are described as “clean.” But even then, it’s only rated as “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” For a wave like Kirra, that’s just not enough. The swell direction is wrong, the period is still short, and the size is right on that edge where it might be too much for a beginner, but not enough for a good wave.
The second week into early September is more of the same. Swell stays in the 3 ft to 3 ft range, with periods slowly creeping up to 10 seconds, but the direction doesn’t improve. The combined energy values get a bit stronger, hitting 317 on the 2nd of September, but it’s still a junk wind and swell combo. Winds are mostly onshore or cross-on from the north, which is terrible for Kirra’s bank.
Honestly, if you’re a surfer, I’d say save your energy. The crowds are “often” at Kirra, and there’s nothing worth competing for right now. The water temp is about 69°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t freeze. But the waves? Not happening. This stretch looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, with the clean but weak wind and small, crumbly swell. It’s a blank run, and for this area, it’s not that unusual to have a quiet spell. Forecasts can change, but right now, I wouldn’t bother.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 |
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47 | 45 | 75 | 77 | 72 | 89 | 62 | 57 | 60 | 68 | 94 | 125 | 128 | 174 | 191 | 196 | 280 | 306 | 306 | 133 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 2:27AM0.98m | 4:06PM1.44m | 4:06AM0.98m | 5:05PM1.53m | 5:19AM1.04m | 5:52PM1.62m | 6:12AM1.13m | 6:33PM1.69m | 6:54AM1.21m | 7:10PM1.74m | 7:31AM1.29m | 7:45PM1.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:52PM0.79m | 8:38AM0.57m | 11:07PM0.72m | 9:53AM0.56m | 11:58PM0.62m | 10:57AM0.52m | 00:38AM0.52m | 11:49AM0.47m | 1:12AM0.43m | 12:34PM0.41m | 1:44AM0.36m | 1:15PM0.36m | 2:14AM0.30m | |||||||
— | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 |
47 | 45 | 75 | 77 | 72 | 89 | 62 | 57 | 55 | 68 | 94 | 125 | 128 | 174 | 191 | 196 | 280 | 306 | 306 | 133 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 9 | SSE 9 | NE 11 | S 5 | E 8 | SSE 6 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 11 | NE 8 |
30 | 21 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 60 | 26 | 71 | 48 | 45 | 28 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 104 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | E 13 | E 11 | ESE 10 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 12 | NE 7 | S 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 15 | — | S 16 | S 10 |
29 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 19 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 9 | — | 5 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | — | NW 3 | — | SSW 2 | SSE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | S 3 |
3 | 9 | — | 3 | — | 1 | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 176 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 203 | 11 | 2 | 141 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 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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