Kirra Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.17° S 153.53° E

Kirra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kirra sea temperature is
20.4°C
0.4° 

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


Kirra surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with 232 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kirra this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Kirra in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 27th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Hey everyone, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s heading our way for the next couple of weeks.

Unfortunately, it’s looking pretty bleak. The whole start of the period is basically a write-off—every day shows poor surf conditions, so you might as well leave the boards in the shed. We’ve got a solid week or more of flat, messy, or just plain bad surf before anything remotely rideable shows up.

If you’re holding out for something, the best window is around Thursday, August 27th. Kirra is the only spot in the running. That morning we’ve got a 4ft swell out of the ENE with an 8-second period, and the combined swell energy is (239)—moderate. The wind is a 12 mph offshore breeze out of the south, so the surface should be clean. But the swell is small, the period is short, so the waves will lack power and shape. This break is fairly consistent and intermediate-level—beginners might find it okay, but there’s nothing here for experts.

The big issue: Kirra’s best direction is SE, and we’re getting ENE swell. That mismatch means waves will be a bit wonky and less organized. Water temp is around 69°, which is pretty average for late winter.

The only other tiny glimmer is Saturday morning, August 29th, when a 3ft SSE groundswell rolls in with an 11-second period and (268) energy. Winds are light offshore from the SSE, so conditions will be clean, but the swell is really small. It’s a long-period swell, so at a point break like Kirra it might actually shape up okay for a few fun little waves.

All in all, the next two weeks are a real downer. The only half-decent surf is for the patient surfer who doesn’t mind ankle-biters. It’s not going to get good in a hurry, but forecasts can change. For now, it’s a hard pass.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
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8
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SSE
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ENE
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
94
86
81
105
119
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146
183
142
160
66
232
137
183
131
101
109
150
134
101
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
5
SSE
10
SE
10
E
0
W
5
NNE
15
N
15
NW
10
NW
0
NW
10
SW
20
S
20
SSE
10
S
10
SSE
15
ESE
10
S
10
SSE
10
SE
10
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Wind State
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High Tide
5:05PM1.53m
5:19AM1.04m
5:52PM1.62m
6:12AM1.13m
6:33PM1.69m
6:54AM1.21m
7:10PM1.74m
7:31AM1.29m
7:45PM1.76m
8:06AM1.36m
8:18PM1.75m
8:40AM1.41m
8:51PM1.71m
Low Tide
11:58PM0.62m
10:57AM0.52m
00:38AM0.52m
11:49AM0.47m
1:12AM0.43m
12:34PM0.41m
1:44AM0.36m
1:15PM0.36m
2:14AM0.30m
1:53PM0.32m
2:43AM0.27m
2:31PM0.29m
3:13AM0.24m
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Temp °C
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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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