Kirra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a good look at what’s coming for Kirra over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag early, but we’ve got a solid pulse of energy lining up for the second week that’s got me pretty excited.

Right now, the water temperature is sitting at 70°, which is pretty much spot on average for this time of year – no surprises there.

The outlook kicks off on Saturday the 11th. It’s not big, just 5ft from the SE with a 10-second period, but the wind is glassy. That’s a proper treat, mate. The swell energy is moderate (587) and the sets will have a bit of shape, but it’s nothing to write home about. Sunday the 12th, the swell drops a little and the wind swings cross-onshore, so the banks are gonna look messy. By Monday the 13th we’re down to dribble, with combined energy barely hitting 77. The rest of that first week stays flat and poor right through to Wednesday the 15th, where we get a tiny bump of 1ft and clean offshore wind, but there’s just no power.

Now, here’s when things get serious. Thursday the 16th, a big SSE swell arrives, ramping up to 18ft with a 10-second period. That’s massive, expert-only territory. The combined energy is a very strong 5991. The wind is a fresh offshore, so it’ll be clean, but this is for experienced crew only – the size and power will be intimidating. That stays solid through Friday and into the weekend, still over 13ft and clean.

The standout window, and the one I’d circle on the calendar, is from Sunday the 19th through to Monday the 20th. The swell eases to a still-chunky 12ft from the ESE, with a 12-second period – that’s proper groundswell, with real push between sets. Combined energy is pumping around 3316 to 3557. The wind is offshore or light offshore, so Kirra’s famous point will be peeling beautifully. The direction (ESE) is right on the money for the optimum. It won’t be a quiet affair – crowds are often here – but when it’s this good you expect company. For experienced surfers, this will be the pick of the fortnight.

From Tuesday the 21st, the swell drops gradually, staying in the 8ft to 6ft range with good 12-second periods and mostly clean conditions. It’ll still be fun, especially for intermediates on Wednesday the 22nd with 6ft and offshore wind. By the end of the forecast window, around the 25th and 26th, the swell hangs around 7ft but the wind turns tricky, so expect bumpy surfaces.

Rusty.

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