Kirra Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.17° S 153.53° E

Kirra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kirra sea temperature is
20.7° C
0.5° 

Kirra surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kirra surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, SE swell with 6,320 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period with S 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kirra in the next 16 days are 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) 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 1.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 15th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 15th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 18th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kirra over the next 16 days.


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Straight up, don’t get too excited for the next week or so. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak surf on the cards. The first few days are looking pretty flat and uninspiring, with a bit of a lull until things start to pick up around Thursday the 16th. That’s about a week of waiting for something to really get going.

The real story here is a big pulse of swell that arrives on Thursday the 16th. It’s not going to be for the faint-hearted. Swell heights jump to 12 feet from the SSE by Thursday morning, and by the afternoon, we’re looking at a solid 13 feet from the same direction. The combined energy is through the roof, hitting 2940 (moderate to strong wave energy). The wind is fresh offshore from the SSE, which is a major positive – it’ll keep the surface clean. But with that size, this is strictly for expert surfers only. The period is a short 9 seconds, so expect a bit of a dumpy, close-outy feel at a point break like this. It’s a powerful, raw beast, not a pretty one.

Friday the 17th holds some size, with 8 feet to 10 feet SSE swell, still with that strong offshore wind. The energy is still high (1118-1109). It’s still big, but a touch more manageable for strong intermediates who know what they’re doing. Then Saturday the 18th is the biggest day of the lot, with a massive 16 feet SE swell rolling in. The period stretches to 11 seconds, which is proper groundswell. The wind is again strong offshore from the SSE. The energy is monstrous (6329 – strong wave energy). This is a serious, heavy-duty swell. Only the most experienced chargers should even look at it. The long period and big size, combined with a point break, could actually line up some incredible barrels, but it’s a dangerous day.

After that, the swell gradually backs off into the following week. Sunday the 19th sees 7 feet to 7 feet, still with offshore winds. Monday the 20th is a better shout for the average punter, with 6 feet to 6 feet E swell and a gentle offshore breeze. The energy is still moderate (1051-1136). The water temp is sitting at 69°F, which is about 0.9°F below normal for this time of year – so pretty average, you’ll be fine in a spring suit.

The standout window is really Thursday the 16th through Monday the 20th. For the biggest, most powerful waves, it’s Saturday the 18th, but only for experts. For the best mix of size, power, and cleaner conditions that a strong surfer could handle, Friday the 17th is probably your pick. The wind is offshore, the swell is solid, and it’s big but not terrifying.

After that, things taper off again. The last week of the forecast period looks small and unremarkable, with waves dropping to under 3 feet from the 25th onwards. The long period swells (11-14 seconds) that show up then are just too small to do anything with.

So, to sum it up: the next week is a write-off, then we get a proper, heavy swell window that’s mostly for the experts. The best of the best for someone with skill is Friday the 17th at Kirra – big, offshore, and powerful. Be smart out there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

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Monday
13
Tuesday
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Wednesday
15
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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0
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2
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1
1
1
2
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
10
0.7
SE
10
0.6
ESE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.5
S
8
0.5
SSW
8
0.3
S
8
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
E
9
3
S
9
3.5
SSE
9
4
SSE
9
3
SSE
9
2.5
SSE
9
3
SSE
8
4
SSE
10
5
SE
11
5
SE
11
3.5
SSE
10
2.2
SSE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
175
98
55
38
33
38
11
10
9
7
1301
2217
2928
1331
1118
1103
3132
6320
6069
2644
885
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
WSW
0
E
10
NE
10
WSW
5
WSW
10
ESE
10
SSW
10
S
25
S
20
SSW
30
SSW
35
SSE
30
SSE
35
S
35
S
30
SSW
40
SSE
35
S
30
S
30
S
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
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off
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off
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High Tide
6:37PM1.88m
6:55AM1.21m
7:29PM1.97m
7:49AM1.24m
8:17PM2.01m
8:40AM1.27m
9:03PM2.00m
9:27AM1.29m
9:47PM1.94m
10:12AM1.30m
10:28PM1.83m
10:57AM1.31m
11:07PM1.70m
11:42AM1.32m
Low Tide
1:18AM0.29m
12:40PM0.17m
2:10AM0.22m
1:31PM0.16m
2:59AM0.20m
2:20PM0.18m
3:43AM0.20m
3:07PM0.23m
4:25AM0.24m
3:53PM0.31m
5:04AM0.30m
4:38PM0.41m
5:41AM0.36m
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6:37
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Temp °C
22
17
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12
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Feels °C
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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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