Kirra surf break

Kirra surfForecast / QLD – Gold Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Thursday 20 Nov 2025 AEST
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Kirra surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kirra sea temperature is
23.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kirra this week:

The surf forecast for Kirra over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 21) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s 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 12 days are 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 22) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Fri 21st Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 21st Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 22nd Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kirra over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.7
E
1
E
1.1
E
1.4
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
1
E
1
E
1.3
ENE
1
E
0.9
E
1
E
1.1
E
1
E
1
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
Period(s) (?)101011121111111110101010101010101010111112
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6767110271305467338326252198198301186146200259202202344279319
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNE
20
NNE
15
N
10
E
15
ESE
15
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
5
E
10
NE
20
NNE
15
NNW
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNW
25
N
25
N
20
N
25
NNW
10
NW
15
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
oncross-
on
onononononononcross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:52PM
1.27
8:29AM
1.78
8:29PM
1.20
9:05AM
1.76
9:07PM
1.14
9:41AM
1.73
9:47PM
1.08
10:18AM
1.69
10:32PM
1.04
11:00AM
1.65
11:27PM
1.02
11:47AM
1.60
12:32AM
1.03
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:19PM
0.48
1:44AM
0.32
3:01PM
0.50
2:15AM
0.36
3:43PM
0.52
2:46AM
0.42
4:26PM
0.54
3:19AM
0.47
5:12PM
0.56
3:57AM
0.53
6:02PM
0.56
4:45AM
0.59
6:55PM
0.55
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Sunrise4:43--4:43--4:41--4:41--4:41--4:41--4:41--
Sunset-6:19--6:20--6:20--6:21--6:22--6:22--6:23-
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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thunderstorm
part cloud
Rain (mm)
---11-----1--1-----16-
Temp. °C242423252422242322242422262424262524292525
Feels °C (?)232425262523242224252424272625262526292928
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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 12 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.

Kirra is 5 km (3 miles) from Banora Point. If you plan a holiday in Gold Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Banora Point. Banora Point has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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