Surf Forecasts:
Kirra surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, SSE swell with 572 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kirra in the next 16 days are 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 10AM. 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kirra over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – this next sixteen days is a tough one for the region. We’ve got a lot of days ahead with not much to get excited about, so let’s dig into what’s actually on the table.
The main story is a long run of choppy, onshore, or generally weak and messy conditions. The water temp is sitting right around 69°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. There’s a big gap of flat, poor surf from the first couple of days of September right through to the second week, with only a few scattered windows of anything rideable.
The only real standout in the whole period is the early run. Starting Thursday the 27th of August, we’ve got a pulse of SSE swell pushing in. It’s nothing massive, around 5 ft to 5 ft, with a short period of 7 seconds – so it’s a bit wind-driven and lumpy, but the wind is offshore and clean. The energy is moderate, sitting at 275 for the morning, and the direction is about as good as it gets for Kirra. That first morning is the best of the bunch – clean, offshore, and a little bit of push. Friday morning still has some surfable waves at 5 ft, but the wind is more cross-off, and the quality drops. Saturday morning holds steady with 4 ft and a gentler offshore breeze, but the swell period is starting to lengthen out to 10 seconds, which is a bit better for shape. Sunday the 30th sees a bigger push of energy, with the combined swell hitting 623 and waves around 6 ft, but the wind is still offshore, so it’s clean – just a bit more size. Still, all these days are rated as “ordinary” at best, so don’t expect perfection.
After that, Monday the 31st of August morning has a bit more of the same at 5 ft, but the afternoon drops off to a tiny 0.7 ft with a long 17-second period – that’s a groundswell, but it’s just too small and weak to do anything with. From Tuesday the 1st of September onward, it’s a desert. The wind swings onshore or cross-onshore, the swell drops to under 3 ft, and the energy levels are in the weak range (50 to 150). The whole first week of September is a write-off, and it stays that way right through to the 11th. There’s a tiny spike of energy on the 8th of September with 4 ft SSE swell, but it’s coming from a north wind, so it’s onshore and messy – not worth the paddle out.
So, bottom line: if you’ve got a window, hit the Thursday the 27th of August or Sunday the 30th of August. The rest of the run is a blank. It’s one of those periods where the forecast can change, but for now, it’s quiet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 17 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | E 10 | SSE 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
191 | 268 | 284 | 256 | 260 | 379 | 281 | 275 | 242 | 572 | 454 | 343 | 307 | 28 | 202 | 119 | 117 | 68 | 78 | 68 | 47 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:45PM1.76m | 8:06AM1.36m | 8:18PM1.75m | 8:40AM1.41m | 8:51PM1.71m | 9:14AM1.45m | 9:25PM1.63m | 9:51AM1.48m | 10:01PM1.53m | 10:32AM1.50m | 10:41PM1.41m | 11:20AM1.50m | 11:28PM1.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:15PM0.36m | 2:14AM0.30m | 1:53PM0.32m | 2:43AM0.27m | 2:31PM0.29m | 3:13AM0.24m | 3:10PM0.29m | 3:43AM0.23m | 3:52PM0.31m | 4:16AM0.24m | 4:39PM0.36m | 4:53AM0.26m | 5:35PM0.42m | ||||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | E 10 | SSE 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
66 | 94 | 284 | 256 | 260 | 379 | 281 | 54 | 36 | 37 | 43 | 41 | 26 | 22 | 202 | 119 | 117 | 68 | 78 | 68 | 47 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | S 16 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 15 | E 9 | S 8 | SE 17 | SSE 17 | SE 16 | E 10 | E 10 | S 9 | E 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
18 | 5 | 69 | 44 | 35 | 51 | 54 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 43 | 4 | 11 | 28 | 69 | 74 | 71 | 42 | 67 | 57 | 31 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | S 16 | SE 16 | SSE 16 | SE 13 | NE 7 | NE 10 | N 16 | NE 6 | S 18 | NE 12 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | ENE 11 | SE 16 | SSE 16 | SE 12 | ENE 4 | NE 11 | NE 11 |
7 | 5 | 10 | 24 | 63 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 38 | 65 | 24 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | SSE 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | NE 4 | NNW 3 | NNE 4 | N 4 |
191 | 268 | — | — | — | — | — | 275 | 242 | 572 | 454 | 343 | 307 | 165 | — | — | — | 9 | 4 | 16 | 29 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 176 | 2 | 2 | 264 | 9 |
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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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