Kirra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Straight up, I gotta be honest with ya – it’s a pretty bleak run for our famous point. The first proper surfable waves don’t show up until Friday the 31st of July, and even then it’s just "ordinary" conditions. The whole stretch from now until mid-August is a real struggle. We’ve got a block of poor surf that lasts right through the first few days, only spitting out a few half-decent, but hardly great, sessions.

The real "standout" window, if you can call it that, is from Saturday the 1st of August through to Monday the 3rd. We’ve got a solid, moderate south-southeast swell pushing through, with wave heights hovering around 4 ft to 5 ft. The combined energy during this time is really humming, hitting between 327 and 660 (moderate wave energy), and the period climbs to 9-10 seconds, giving the waves a bit of shape. The wind is offshore or clean cross-off, with a light breeze, so it’ll be looking clean. This is a SE swell, which is just off the optimum SE direction for the point, so it’s still got some push. The water temp is about 69°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. For a surfer, this is the best we’re going to get: a few days of consistent, clean, chest to head-high surf at Kirra. Just be aware, the crowds are "often" here, so you won’t be alone.

The rest of the forecast is a real letdown. After the 3rd, the swell drops right off. From Tuesday the 4th all the way through to the 14th of August, the vast majority of the data says "poor surf conditions". The swell is tiny, mostly under 3 ft, and the energy is weak (most values are between 113 and 265). There are a few moments of glassy conditions, like early on the 5th, 6th, and 9th, but the waves are just too small and weak to bother with. The period is all over the place, from 8 seconds up to 13 seconds, but the height just isn’t there. It’s a long, dry spell.

The last day of the outlook, Friday the 14th of August, shows a small ESE groundswell of 3 ft with a very long period of 11 seconds, and glassy conditions in the morning. The energy is a bit stronger at 355, but it’s still just "ordinary" and the swell is tiny. If you’re desperate, it might be worth a look, but honestly, it’s a big stretch to call it good.

Overall, this is a classic winter lull. The only real chance for a decent paddle is that first weekend of August. The rest of the time, you’re better off doing something else. The point is tricky, and with this lack of consistent energy, even the best wind won’t save it.

Rusty.

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