Kirra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Honestly, I’ve gotta be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. The first week and a half looks pretty grim. We’ve got a long, dry spell from now right through until the end of next week where the surf just isn’t happening. The waves are small, the conditions are ordinary, and the score is a big fat zero. It’s the kind of period where you’re better off waxing the longboard for a flat paddle or just waiting it out. For an area like this, a blank run like this isn’t totally abnormal, but it stings when it drags on.

Then, out of nowhere, things start to look a bit more interesting.

Sunday, the 30th of August is the first real glimmer. Kirra (point/groyne) should see a solid pulse of swell. The morning has a 8ft swell from the south with a 9-second period and a light cross-offshore breeze from the SW at 10 mph. The combined energy is a very strong 1845, so there’s plenty of power in the water. This is a big one, and it’ll be too much for beginners. The wind is clean, and the offshore direction will groom it up. Crowds are often a factor here, so get in early.

Monday, the 31st of August is the standout, though. The morning is a bit messy with the wind, but the afternoon is the real deal. You’re looking at a 8ft swell from the SSE, but the period jumps to 12 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The energy is massive at 1885, and with a solid offshore wind from the south at 16 mph, it’s going to be clean and powerful. This is a setup that will make the point really sing. This is expert territory again with the size and power, but if you’ve got the skills, this is the session to circle. The long period (12 seconds) means better shape and more energy, but it can also make the waves a bit more critical as they hit the bank.

After that, the swell drops off pretty quickly. Tuesday, the 1st of September still has a bit of life in the morning with a 4ft SE swell (11-second period, 700 energy) and offshore wind, but it’s a step down and the conditions are just ordinary. By the afternoon and into the following days, it’s back to the small, unexciting stuff we saw at the start.

So, the call is this: the first week is a write-off. The best chance by far is the afternoon of Monday the 31st of August, with the morning of Sunday the 30th as a close second. After that, we’re back to waiting. Keep an eye on it, but don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

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