Surf Forecasts:
Kirra surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, SSE swell with 454 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kirra in the next 16 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) 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 2.0m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kirra over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
To be honest, this outlook is a bit of a tough one. We’ve got a solid stretch of very ordinary conditions for the next week and a half, with only a glimmer of something interesting way out in the distance. The main story is that we’ll be waiting. The first real window of opportunity doesn’t show up until the 10th of September, which is a long gap from the start.
Let’s kick things off with the best we’ve got, which is far from perfect. It’s a promising long-range call, so keep your fingers crossed.
Kirra (point/groyne) – This is the only show in town, and it’s a late one. Thursday morning, the 10th of September, is the standout. We’ve got a solid 7 ft swell rolling in from the SSE. The combined energy is strong at 742, so there’s some serious power behind it. The swell period is 10 seconds, which is decent, giving the waves some shape and punch. The best part? The wind is forecast to be virtually nothing, with a “Slight air” and light cross-shore conditions. That means it’s going to be clean. The swell direction isn’t the absolute optimum for Kirra (it prefers SE), but when the alternative is flat, you take what you can get. This is a spot that can get crowded often, so expect company if you’re out there. The water temperature is about average for this time of year.
The following afternoon, Thursday the 10th, still has some size at 6 ft from the SSE with 803 energy, but the wind switches to a gentle cross-onshore, so it won’t be as clean.
The rest of the calendar is a write-off until then. From Sunday the 30th of August, the surf is small and the wind is messy. We get a few morning sessions with moderate offshore breezes, but the swell is a weak 6 ft to 5 ft and the energy is low to moderate. The quality is poor, and the scores are zilch. The whole first week is a quiet, flat mess with no real opportunity. The 8th and 9th of September see a tiny bump, but it’s onshore or cross-on and not worth paddling out for.
So, the call is this: if you can wait, the 10th of September at Kirra is your best bet. It’s got size, clean winds, and the chance of a few proper waves. Everything else is a flat spell or a blown-out dud.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | N 5 | N 5 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
286 | 405 | 325 | 254 | 268 | 143 | 94 | 96 | 68 | 70 | 51 | 45 | 45 | 55 | 64 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 36 | 37 | 34 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | on | on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 1:29PM1.49m | 1:44AM1.05m | 2:50PM1.54m | 3:16AM1.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:33AM0.35m | 8:15PM0.52m | 7:45AM0.38m | 9:46PM0.47m | ||||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | N 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
36 | 42 | 39 | 23 | 22 | 143 | 94 | 96 | 68 | 70 | 48 | 45 | 45 | 43 | 42 | 31 | 17 | 10 | 16 | 32 | 34 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 15 | NE 12 | NE 13 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | E 8 | E 10 | SSE 10 | NE 4 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 |
8 | 6 | 7 | 33 | 28 | 22 | 73 | 72 | 8 | 52 | 51 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 36 | 37 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 15 | N 15 | NE 13 | NE 13 | E 12 | E 11 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | S 9 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 8 | NE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 7 | S 8 |
8 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 36 | 25 | 22 | 42 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 9 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | — | — | ENE 6 | NNW 3 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | SSW 3 | — | — | — | N 5 | N 7 |
286 | 405 | 325 | 254 | 268 | — | — | 6 | 7 | 11 | 28 | 18 | 22 | 55 | 64 | 1 | — | — | — | 25 | 364 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 203 | 4 | 16 | 242 | 11 | 19 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 532 | 224 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Gold Coast | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.
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.











