
Surf Forecasts:
Kirra surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, S swell with 660 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period with S 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s 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 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) 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 1.6m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kirra over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's have a look at what's cookin' over the next couple of weeks at Kirra.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it's gonna be a bit of a slow burn. The next few days are pretty flat and messy, so don't get too excited just yet. We've got a big stretch of nothing much to recommend for a solid week, from Monday the 10th right through until the end of the week. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Now, things start to look a bit more promising towards the end of the week. Friday the 14th morning is where it first starts to get our attention. We've got a proper pulse of southerly groundswell coming in, a solid 6ft with a 10-second period. The combined energy is strong at 1058, and with a clean offshore wind from the south, Kirra is going to have some nice, lined-up walls. This is the first real standout of the outlook – the bigger swell and glassy offshores will make for a fun morning. It's a bit of size for beginners, but intermediates will be in their element. Be mindful that the afternoon wind picks up and swings, making it a bit less perfect.
After that, the weekend and start of the next week are a bit of a mixed bag. We get some fun, punchy waves, but the winds are strong and onshore at times, making conditions pretty ordinary. Saturday the 15th has some surfable waves with a moderate offshore, but the energy is moderate and the period is short, so it's not really the kind of day you'd set the alarm for.
But then, hold onto your board. The real payoff looks to be on Thursday the 20th of August. That morning, we're looking at a serious pulse of energy. Swell heights are hitting 12ft from the east-southeast with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is massive at 2367. With a clean, moderate offshore wind from the south-southeast, Kirra is going to be absolutely pumping. This is only for the experts, though – it's a big, powerful wave. The afternoon holds similar size and conditions.
We then get a slow easing trend into the final weekend, with continued solid E swell and clean offshores, but the size stays well over the 7ft mark, so it's still for the experienced crew.
So, overall, the best options are the Friday the 14th morning for a cleaner, more manageable size, or the Thursday the 20th for the real big-wave show. Everything else is a bit of a waiting game.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Mon morning, calm by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 9 | E 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 |
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125 | 123 | 101 | 76 | 78 | 85 | 83 | 85 | 63 | 43 | 127 | 228 | 660 | 374 | 172 | 229 | 295 | 65 | 83 | 106 | 125 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 6:24PM1.85m | 6:46AM1.21m | 7:14PM1.92m | 7:36AM1.29m | 8:00PM1.95m | 8:22AM1.36m | 8:43PM1.91m | 9:04AM1.40m | 9:22PM1.83m | 9:44AM1.43m | 9:59PM1.70m | 10:24AM1.43m | 10:33PM1.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:35AM0.22m | 1:05AM0.24m | 12:31PM0.17m | 1:51AM0.18m | 1:22PM0.14m | 2:34AM0.16m | 2:09PM0.15m | 3:12AM0.18m | 2:53PM0.19m | 3:48AM0.22m | 3:36PM0.27m | 4:21AM0.28m | 4:18PM0.38m | ||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 20 | 17 | 13 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 13 | 9 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 7 | SE 6 | ENE 10 | ESE 6 |
125 | 262 | 102 | 51 | 43 | 85 | 83 | 85 | 60 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 366 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 65 | 83 | 33 | 125 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | N 6 | NNE 6 | S 10 | E 9 | S 9 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SSE 21 | SE 16 | SE 6 | S 7 | SE 14 | S 9 |
1 | 123 | 101 | 76 | 78 | 40 | 16 | 74 | 63 | 42 | 5 | 2 | 29 | 3 | 3 | 43 | 10 | 32 | 25 | 8 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 13 | S 5 | SW 4 | — | S 10 | SE 13 | NE 10 | NE 6 | S 6 | NE 10 | N 10 | NE 9 | S 18 | S 23 | NE 8 | S 21 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 9 | ENE 10 |
3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 40 | 4 | 9 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 32 | 34 | 25 | 33 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | WNW 5 | SW 4 | WNW 2 | — | WSW 3 | SW 4 | N 6 | WNW 4 | NNW 4 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 4 | — | SE 6 | — |
305 | 5 | 3 | 1 | — | 4 | 9 | 36 | 5 | 1 | 127 | 228 | 660 | 374 | 172 | 229 | 295 | 18 | — | 106 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 176 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 141 | 2 |
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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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