Surf Forecasts:
Kirra surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, SSE swell with 561 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7AM. 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 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kirra over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, this 16-day stretch at Kirra is a tough one to call good. The first week’s a real grind, and you’re mostly staring at weak, short-period slop. Water temp is right where it should be for the season at 69°F, nothing unusual there, but the lack of proper swell energy and dodgy wind is a bummer.
There’s a bit of a dry spell to start if you’re chasing quality. Friday the 28th morning is the first option, but it’s just ordinary. Swell is about 5ft from the SSE, with a period of only 8 seconds—so it’s weak and a bit chaotic. Light offshore wind keeps the surface clean, but the combined swell energy is only 301 (moderate) and it lacks punch. Afternoon turns ugly with cross-off winds. Saturday the 29th morning is the pick of the early days: 4ft SSE swell, period up to 10 seconds, clean with offshore breeze, energy reading 360 (moderate). It’s surfable, but don’t expect world-class. Sunday the 30th sees the swell jump to 6ft from the SSE, but period drops to 7 seconds—energy is 404 (moderate-high), yet that short period makes it messy. Offshore wind in the morning keeps it clean-ish, but not for long.
From Monday the 31st through Sunday the 7th of September, it’s mostly a write-off. Small, weak swell, onshore or cross-off wind, and poor conditions. There’s one spike on Monday the 7th afternoon—a 7ft SSE swell with a big energy reading of 776 (strong)—but the wind is cross-on and it’s described as poor. That’s a kite-surfing day, not a surfing one.
So, the true standout is Saturday morning the 29th of August. Swell is 4ft from the SSE, 10-second period, glassy offshore wind, and Kirra as a point break handles that south-east direction nicely. Combined energy is 360 (moderate), and while the waves aren’t huge, they’ll be clean and lined-up. Crowds are often there, so be ready to share. The second week looks even smaller and weaker with onshore winds, so this early Saturday session is your best bet. Don’t hold your breath for the rest.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | N 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
256 | 268 | 359 | 302 | 339 | 50 | 356 | 443 | 114 | 220 | 319 | 172 | 101 | 113 | 97 | 98 | 80 | 55 | 48 | 44 | 57 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:18PM1.75m | 8:40AM1.41m | 8:51PM1.71m | 9:14AM1.45m | 9:25PM1.63m | 9:51AM1.48m | 10:01PM1.53m | 10:32AM1.50m | 10:41PM1.41m | 11:20AM1.50m | 11:28PM1.27m | 12:19PM1.49m | 00:27AM1.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:53PM0.32m | 2:43AM0.27m | 2:31PM0.29m | 3:13AM0.24m | 3:10PM0.29m | 3:43AM0.23m | 3:52PM0.31m | 4:16AM0.24m | 4:39PM0.36m | 4:53AM0.26m | 5:35PM0.42m | 5:38AM0.30m | 6:46PM0.49m | ||||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 26 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | E 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | SSE 10 | E 9 | E 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
256 | 33 | 359 | 302 | 55 | 50 | 36 | 42 | 72 | 36 | 22 | 172 | 101 | 113 | 97 | 95 | 80 | 45 | 47 | 44 | 46 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | SE 13 | E 8 | E 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 15 | NE 12 | E 9 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
45 | 63 | 51 | 54 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 41 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 74 | 71 | 71 | 98 | 67 | 55 | 48 | 31 | 33 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 11 | NE 10 | N 6 | NE 15 | N 15 | NE 13 | NE 13 | E 12 | E 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 15 | SE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 10 |
8 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 36 | 20 | 23 | 34 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 9 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SSE 10 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | NNW 2 | NNW 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | N 5 |
— | 268 | 17 | 21 | 339 | 184 | 356 | 443 | 114 | 220 | 319 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 22 | 57 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 170 | 2 | 2 | 176 | 2 | 2 | 242 | 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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