Kirra Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.17° S 153.53° E

Kirra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kirra sea temperature is
20.3° C
0.5° 

Kirra surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kirra surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with 250 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with E 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 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Thu 27th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 4PM (Thu 27th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 27th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kirra over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, Kirra is a classic point/groyne setup that’s very sheltered and loves a good SE swell – that’s the sweet spot direction. But the first week is a real test of patience. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, nothing wild there.

We’re staring down the barrel of a long, flat spell. From Saturday the 22nd right through the 28th, there’s nothing doing. The swell is tiny, around 3ft to 5ft and coming from the ENE, which is not the magic direction, and the period is short, around 7 to 8 seconds. The combined energy is weak to moderate (between 84 and 297), and the forecasters are calling it poor surf conditions every single session. There’s a few clean windows with cross-off or glassy wind, but the swell just isn’t there to back it up.

Sunday the 29th, we finally see a bump. The morning shows a 6ft ENE swell with glassy conditions, and the energy jumps to 367. It’s still not great, described as “surfable but very ordinary,” but it’s a sign of life. The afternoon gets messy with cross-on wind.

The 30th and 31st see more size, with the 31st pumping up to 8ft from the ESE. But that’s heavy rain and a fresh cross-shore wind, making it lumpy and ugly. The energy is strong at 858, but it’s a write-off for a clean wave.

Tuesday the 1st of September is interesting. We get 5ft to 5ft from the east, glassy calm wind, and the energy is moderate (352 to 418). Still only “surfable but ordinary,” but it’s the best we’ve seen in a week. The periods are still short at 8 seconds though.

Then, on Wednesday the 2nd, the morning brings a 5ft easterly swell with a jump in period to 11 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy – and offshore winds from the SSE. The energy hits 612. It’s labelled “surfable,” but that combination of longer period and offshore wind at a point break like Kirra is a step up. The afternoon gets blown out by a fresh 19 mph offshore, which is clean but strong.

The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Saturday the 5th of September. Both morning and afternoon sessions deliver a solid 7ft to 8ft south swell with a 9-second period. The wind is offshore from the SSE, a gentle breeze, making it clean. The combined energy is strong to very strong, hitting 941 in the morning and a massive 1241 in the afternoon. That’s the best on offer by a long shot. The forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” This is a point break, so that long period groundswell from the south will wrap in beautifully. It’s getting solid, over 8ft in the afternoon, so that’s expert territory. For the rest of us, the morning with the 7ft swell will be the pick. It’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it, but this is the one to circle on the calendar.

The run ends on Sunday the 6th with a drop back to 4ft and poor conditions.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
75
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78
57
66
72
131
140
136
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167
191
130
227
200
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133
136
111
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
5
W
5
SW
15
SSE
15
SSE
10
SSW
15
SSE
10
ESE
0
NW
10
NNE
15
NNE
10
NNW
15
WNW
15
NNE
5
WSW
5
E
15
ESE
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SW
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NNE
20
NNE
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Wind State
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High Tide
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
8:06AM1.36m
8:18PM1.75m
Low Tide
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
1:53PM0.32m
2:43AM0.27m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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