Kirra Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.17° S 153.53° E

Kirra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kirra sea temperature is
20.3° 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 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, E swell with 282 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period with E 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 09) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kirra in the next 16 days are 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 9th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 9th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 9th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, it’s Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s on at Kirra. This is a point and groyne set-up that’s very sheltered, and the best direction for a decent wave is out of the southeast. Water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing crazy there. For the next little while, you’ll be looking at a fair bit of small, weak surf with poor conditions, so don’t get too excited just yet. The first real sniff of something better hits Sunday morning the 9th – that’s when we see a bit of a lift in energy, with 4 ft swell from the east at 9 seconds and 318 combined energy. It’s glassy early but the quality is still pretty ordinary. Tuesday afternoon the 11th and Wednesday morning the 12th are messy with cross-onshore and choppy, so not much to write home about.

Then we get a patch of cleaner offshore wind from Friday the 13th but the swell stays small, around 2 ft. Thursday the 14th picks up with a bit more size, 6 ft from the south in the morning and 7 ft in the afternoon, period around 8-9 seconds, and wind is offshore. Still, the wave comment says poor conditions – maybe a bit bumpy. Energy jumps to 398 and then 661, but not dialled yet.

The standout is Saturday the 15th of August. We get a proper pulse: 10 ft from the south with a 9-second period in the morning, energy at 2233 – that’s strong. Offshore wind from the south at 15 mph, clean. This is getting big though, over 8 ft, so it’s an expert-only affair. It’s a bit marginal with tide maybe, but with that much swell and clean offshore wind, Kirra’s point will be humming. The afternoon drops to 7 ft but still good. This is the pick of the early window.

Then Sunday the 16th keeps the goods: 7 ft from the SSE in the morning, 8 ft in the afternoon, period 10 seconds, moderate offshore wind, good surf conditions. Energy readings around 831 to 1258. Solid and clean.

Monday the 17th holds at 10 ft from the SSE, period 10 seconds, but the morning has cross-offshore wind, still clean. The afternoon sees lighter wind from the southeast, also clean, and the energy is 1706 – that’s very strong. Again, big and only for experienced surfers.

But the cream of the crop is Tuesday morning the 18th of August. Glassy conditions with a light east-northeast breeze, 10 ft of SSE swell at 10 seconds, and energy absolutely pumping at 2819. That’s a very strong swell, long period for a south swell, and glassy. For a point break like Kirra, that’s about as good as it gets – long lines, plenty of power, and clean faces. This is your best bet in the whole outlook. Expect a proper session. Crowds can be an issue at Kirra, but with a day like that, it’ll be worth jostling for a wave.

After that, Wednesday the 19th drops back to 7 ft from the southeast, offshore wind, but conditions are only ordinary. Still, it’s been a solid run.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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0.8
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ESE
11
0.9
E
10
0.7
ESE
9
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ENE
7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
230
103
62
117
154
84
57
40
33
30
43
53
69
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64
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198
Wind (km/h)
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NNE
10
WNW
5
NW
10
ENE
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WNW
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SSE
10
ESE
10
SW
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15
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20
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High Tide
11:08PM1.54m
11:50AM1.37m
11:52PM1.41m
12:47PM1.40m
00:46AM1.28m
1:54PM1.44m
1:54AM1.16m
3:09PM1.51m
3:16AM1.09m
4:22PM1.62m
4:38AM1.09m
5:27PM1.74m
Low Tide
5:35AM0.31m
5:47PM0.49m
6:18AM0.31m
6:54PM0.54m
7:10AM0.32m
8:18PM0.56m
8:12AM0.33m
9:49PM0.52m
9:23AM0.31m
11:08PM0.43m
10:32AM0.27m
00:12AM0.33m
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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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