Surf Forecasts:
Kirra surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, S swell with 1,045 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s 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 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kirra over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming up over the next couple of weeks. Not much to start, but if you can wait, there’s a couple of sessions that’ll get your heart pumping.
Right now, the surf is flat and pretty ordinary. The first few days have nothing worth paddling out for. The water’s at 69°, which is normal for this time of year, so no drama there.
On Friday morning the 31st of July, things start to move. Kirra (a point/groyne) will see a SSE swell around 5ft, with a 10-second period. The combined energy is moderate (531). Winds are light offshore from the south, making it clean. The swell direction isn’t bang on the optimum SE, and the spot is very sheltered, so it’ll be a bit inconsistent. It’s surfable, nothing special, but it’s the first real chance you’ve got.
The real standout, and I mean this, is Saturday morning the 1st of August. We’re looking at a solid 7ft swell from the SSE, 11-second period, and combined energy of 1626 – that’s strong. Offshore wind from the SSW at 12 mph, giving you clean, groomed waves. This is the best of the bunch. It’s too big for beginners, but intermediates will have a blast. The direction is close to the ideal SE, and the point break will handle that longer period well. Just know that crowds are often here, so be ready to share.
Another one to circle is Saturday the 8th of August. Morning shows a 7ft swell from the S, 11-second period, and combined energy of 1359 (strong). Offshore wind from the SSW at 16 mph. Same story – clean, powerful, and punchy. Experts will love it.
Looking further out, Monday the 10th of August has some serious size. We’re talking 8ft to 10ft of ESE groundswell, 12-second period, and combined energy hitting 1748 to 2947 – very strong. But the wind is cross-offshore from the SE, and conditions are marginal. The swell is too big for most, and the direction is off the optimum. This one is for the experienced crew only, and even then, it’s a bit of a gamble. It’s promising but less certain this far out.
Bottom line: Saturday the 1st of August is your best bet. The second Saturday, the 8th, is also a solid choice. Don’t waste your time on the early days – it’s a long wait. But it’ll be worth it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 223 | 227 | 184 | 189 | 149 | 108 | 79 | 62 | 39 | 37 | 32 | 150 | 308 | 518 | 426 | 484 | 254 | 954 | 603 | 461 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 6:20PM1.68m | 6:26AM1.10m | 7:02PM1.75m | 7:15AM1.15m | 7:40PM1.80m | 7:57AM1.19m | 8:16PM1.82m | 8:35AM1.24m | 8:49PM1.82m | 9:10AM1.27m | 9:22PM1.78m | 9:45AM1.30m | 9:55PM1.72m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:06AM0.57m | 12:06PM0.43m | 1:46AM0.49m | 12:51PM0.41m | 2:22AM0.43m | 1:33PM0.39m | 2:54AM0.38m | 2:11PM0.38m | 3:26AM0.35m | 2:48PM0.38m | 3:56AM0.33m | 3:26PM0.39m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 6 | ENE 6 | S 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 7 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 223 | 227 | 184 | 189 | 149 | 108 | 79 | 62 | 39 | 10 | 32 | 23 | 25 | 12 | 17 | 155 | 223 | 663 | 9 | 461 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | E 6 | NE 8 | SSE 14 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | SE 15 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 10 | 9 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 4 | 23 | 46 | 29 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 79 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 11 | ENE 6 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 10 | S 7 | E 13 | E 13 | SE 14 | NE 8 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | — | E 18 | SSE 15 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 38 | 39 | — | 6 | 22 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 6 | — | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 37 | — | 150 | 308 | 518 | 426 | 484 | 254 | 954 | 603 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 39 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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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