Kirra Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.17° S 153.53° E

Kirra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kirra sea temperature is
20.9° C
0.2° 

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


Kirra surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, SE swell with 5,924 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kirra in the next 16 days are 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 4AM. 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 16th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 18th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 19th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 11s

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


G’day, Rusty here. Look, the next week and a half is a bit of a mixed bag for Kirra. We’ve got a long stretch of small, clean waves starting off, but the real action – the kind that gets your heart pumping – doesn’t fire up until July 16th. The first few days are pretty quiet, so don’t rush out thinking you’ll score anything special.

Right now, on Sunday the 12th, we’ve got a weak 4ft SE swell rolling in with a cross-on breeze. The combined energy is only 299, so it’s weak, and the conditions are pretty choppy. It’s a definite pass. That trends into Monday the 13th with a glassy morning and tiny 2ft ESE swell – energy drops right off to 77. It’s clean, but there’s nothing to ride. Tuesday the 14th and Wednesday the 15th are even smaller, with clean offshore winds but waves barely breaking.

Now, mark your calendar for Thursday, July 16th. The whole game changes. A solid 10ft SSE swell shows up, and by the afternoon it’s hitting 15ft, with a combined energy of 3265. That’s strong. The wind is offshore and fresh, but this size is for experts only – over 8ft, it’s a beast. The surf will be powerful and lined up, but it’s only for the experienced crew. The quality is marginal, likely due to the strong wind and big swell making it tough to manage.

The standout window is from Saturday the 18th into Monday the 20th. Saturday the 18th morning sees a 15ft SE swell, energy at 4301, and clean offshore winds. By Sunday the 19th, we’ve got a 15ft SE swell with a longer period of 11 seconds, and a combined energy of 4825. The wind is offshore, and the conditions are marked as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the best of the run. The swell direction is SE, which matches the optimum SE direction for Kirra perfectly. Expect long, grinding point breaks. It’s a point/groyne setup, so that long period (11s) will reel off beautifully. Crowds are often here, so get in early.

Swell drops a bit by Monday the 20th, with 12ft SE swell and moderate offshore winds, still very good for experienced surfers. The energy is 4386. After that, it tapers off through the week, with a glassy morning on Tuesday the 21st offering 7ft ESE swell and a period of 11s. That’s more manageable for intermediates, but the energy is still moderate at 1122. By Wednesday the 22nd, the swell is 5ft with a 12s period, glassy morning, but it’s smaller and less consistent.

Water temperature is 70°, which is about average for this time of year, so no dramas there.

The second week (from the 21st onward) is quieter. The swell sticks around but drops in size, and the winds are mostly cross or onshore, making for poor conditions. The best of that late window is the Tuesday morning glass-off, but it’s not a standout compared to the earlier pulse.

So, to sum it up: the first five days are a write-off. The real gold is from the 16th to the 20th of July, with Sunday the 19th being the day to aim for – big, clean, offshore, and perfect for the point. It’s a long-range call, but it looks promising. Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

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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Saturday
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9
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0.5
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8
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7
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10
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9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
253
175
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32
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716
1272
3252
2199
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1307
2639
4261
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Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
10
NNW
10
WSW
0
ENE
10
ENE
5
W
5
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15
ESE
10
SSW
15
S
25
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25
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30
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35
SSE
35
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High Tide
6:37PM1.88m
6:55AM1.21m
7:29PM1.97m
7:49AM1.24m
8:17PM2.01m
8:40AM1.27m
9:03PM2.00m
9:27AM1.29m
9:47PM1.94m
10:12AM1.30m
10:28PM1.83m
10:57AM1.31m
11:07PM1.70m
Low Tide
11:46AM0.21m
1:18AM0.29m
12:40PM0.17m
2:10AM0.22m
1:31PM0.16m
2:59AM0.20m
2:20PM0.18m
3:43AM0.20m
3:07PM0.23m
4:25AM0.24m
3:53PM0.31m
5:04AM0.30m
4:38PM0.41m
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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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