Surf Forecasts:
Kirra surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, SE swell with 696 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period with SE 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 17s is also forecast. 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 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kirra over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Well, to be honest, it’s a pretty grim start. We’re looking at a patch of very ordinary surf. The first few days are full of small, messy waves and the wind is just not playing ball. The combined swell energy is weak to moderate, with readings like 504 and 500, but it’s all cross-off and onshore winds, making it a real struggle. Saturday morning kicks off with a 5ft southerly swell at 10 seconds, but it’s blown out. The water temp is about 69°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.
There’s a bit of a gap there with nothing really worth paddling out for. The surf picks up a little on the 8th of August, with a 4ft SSE swell, but it’s still just “surfable” and not exciting. Things stay quiet for the most part until we get into the second week.
Now, the real story is what’s brewing for the end of the forecast. Keep your eyes on Friday the 14th of August. The morning is looking glassy, with an 12ft ENE swell. That’s a big jump in energy (1855), and while it’s a fairly short period at 9 seconds, the clean conditions are a major plus. The afternoon gets a bit cross-shore, but it’s still a solid day.
But the absolute standout is Saturday the 15th of August. Early morning, we’ve got glassy conditions and a massive 15ft ENE swell with a period of 11 seconds. The combined energy is a whopping 4857. This is proper groundswell, and it’s going to be powerful. The wind is offshore, so Kirra (point/groyne) is going to be firing. This is not for beginners; this is for the experienced crew only. It’s going to be big, clean, and with that long period, the sets will be well-spaced and the waves will have real shape. The water will be a bit on the chilly side, but who cares when it’s this good. Expect crowds though, as it’s often busy here.
Sunday the 16th of August keeps that energy going with an 18ft ENE swell at 12 seconds, but the wind swings more cross-off, so it won’t be quite as perfect as the Saturday morning. Still, massive (8566) energy levels.
So, the verdict: suffer through the first week of small, average stuff. The real prize is that Saturday morning on the 15th. That’s the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | S 10 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | E 10 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 489 | 475 | 625 | 362 | 305 | 392 | 503 | 484 | 257 | 103 | 61 | 177 | 143 | 122 | 102 | 51 | 81 | 44 | 85 | 122 | 141 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:55PM1.72m | 10:22AM1.33m | 10:29PM1.64m | 11:03AM1.35m | 11:08PM1.54m | 11:50AM1.37m | 11:52PM1.41m | 12:47PM1.40m | 00:46AM1.28m | 1:54PM1.44m | 1:54AM1.16m | 3:09PM1.51m | 3:16AM1.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:26PM0.39m | 4:26AM0.32m | 4:07PM0.41m | 4:58AM0.31m | 4:52PM0.44m | 5:35AM0.31m | 5:47PM0.49m | 6:18AM0.31m | 6:54PM0.54m | 7:10AM0.32m | 8:18PM0.56m | 8:12AM0.33m | 9:49PM0.52m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — |
mm | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | E 10 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | S 9 | ENE 6 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 9 | 2 | 6 | 362 | 305 | 392 | 503 | 484 | 257 | 103 | 61 | 177 | 143 | 122 | 102 | 51 | 81 | 37 | 85 | 122 | 141 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | E 9 | E 17 | ENE 6 | SE 15 | SE 13 | SSE 12 | S 21 | ENE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | S 7 | S 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 4 | 2 | 6 | 19 | 171 | 253 | 60 | 9 | 13 | 43 | 25 | 20 | 7 | 9 | 38 | 28 | 36 | 44 | 37 | 39 | 38 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 18 | E 17 | SE 16 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | S 22 | S 21 | NE 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 8 | E 18 | SE 8 | E 17 | S 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 2 | 6 | 6 | 119 | 14 | 26 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 18 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 23 | 22 | 11 | 3 | 11 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | SW 3 | SE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 489 | 475 | 625 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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