Kirra Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.17° S 153.53° E

Kirra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kirra sea temperature is
20.0° C
0.7° 

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


Kirra surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, ESE swell with 558 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 18th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 19th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 18th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with ya – this 16-day stretch for Kirra is a real mixed bag, and mostly a frustrating one. We’ve got a long, quiet patch ahead before any real excitement shows up. The water temp’s sitting at about 68°, which is a touch cooler than usual for this time of year – nothing wild, but you’ll feel it.

We kick off on Monday the 17th with a pretty disappointing scene. The swell is a lumpy 7ft from the southeast, but with that 16 mph cross-off wind and an 8-second period, the energy’s all over the place. The combined swell energy is moderate at best (492). It’s just poor surf, plain and simple. That carries right through the week. Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th see the wave heights drop a little, but the wind stays cross-off and the conditions are ordinary. Wednesday morning the 19th has a touch more power (758 energy) and a longer 11-second period, making for surfable waves, but it’s still nothing to get excited about.

Then we hit a real dry spell. From Thursday the 20th of August all the way through to Saturday the 29th, it’s a wasteland. That’s ten days of tiny, weak surf with heights barely cracking 3ft and combined energy readings mostly in the low to mid 100s. The wind does go glassy or offshore a few times – like Thursday afternoon the 20th, Tuesday morning the 25th, and Wednesday morning the 26th – but the swell is so small and weak it’s barely worth paddling out for. One standout moment: Sunday morning the 23rd has clean 3ft waves with a gentle offshore breeze, but again, it’s just not enough push.

Now, here’s where things finally get interesting. On Sunday the 30th of August, we see a pulse of southerly swell arrive. The morning brings 4ft waves with an 11-second period, an offshore wind, and a solid energy reading of 554. It’s surfable but still ordinary. But the real show is Monday the 31st of August. The morning kicks off with a solid 8ft southeast swell and a clean offshore wind, already looking promising. By the afternoon, it jumps to a powerful 10ft from the southeast. The combined swell energy rockets up to 1104 – that’s strong, powerful stuff. The period is only 8 seconds, so it’s not the cleanest groundswell, but with that size and a moderate offshore breeze, Kirra’s famous point is going to be firing. This is big wave territory – definitely for experienced surfers only, as anything over 8ft is expert country. The optimum swell direction from the southeast matches perfectly with what Kirra loves. And look, being a point break, that longer-period energy would be a dream, but even with the shorter period, the sheer size and offshore wind will produce some pumping, hollow waves. Crowds are often an issue here, and on a day like this, you can bet the lineup will be packed.

After that, Tuesday the 1st of September still has some leftover energy – 6ft in the morning with offshore wind – but it drops off quickly in the afternoon. So, if you’re after the best of the best, circle Monday the 31st of August on your calendar. It’s the real standout. The rest of the window? A whole lot of waiting.

Stay frothing,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SE
8
2
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2
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8
1.8
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9
1.5
SE
11
1.6
SE
10
1.3
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1.5
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1.6
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0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
427
502
527
500
515
527
303
270
283
109
59
92
82
65
166
144
127
107
110
Wind (km/h)
15
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20
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15
SSE
10
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10
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15
SSE
10
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5
W
5
N
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NNE
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NNW
20
NNW
20
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NW
15
SSE
15
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WSW
Wind State
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High Tide
11:04PM1.41m
11:47AM1.40m
11:37PM1.27m
12:37PM1.37m
00:13AM1.15m
1:39PM1.36m
1:05AM1.04m
2:53PM1.38m
2:27AM0.98m
4:06PM1.44m
4:06AM0.98m
5:05PM1.53m
Low Tide
5:22AM0.40m
5:48PM0.62m
5:55AM0.45m
6:48PM0.73m
6:34AM0.50m
8:12PM0.80m
7:27AM0.55m
9:52PM0.79m
8:38AM0.57m
11:07PM0.72m
9:53AM0.56m
11:58PM0.62m
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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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