Kirra Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.17° S 153.53° E

Kirra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kirra sea temperature is
20.7°C
0.2° 

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


Kirra surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with 205 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kirra this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Kirra in the next 16 days are 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 8th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's cut through the noise and look at what's on the table for us at Kirra. Honestly, the next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag for the Gold Coast. There’s plenty of swell, but the wind and quality aren't always playing ball. The first week is a washout, but there’s a raw, powerful pulse of swell on the horizon that could be something special.

Right now, we’re looking at a lot of small, choppy, or onshore conditions. The water temp is sitting at 69°F, which is pretty much average for this time of year. Nothing to write home about. For the entire first week and a half, the forecast is basically a series of "poor surf conditions" with scores that suggest it's not worth paddling out. We’ve got a mix of onshore northerlies and inconsistent, weak energy swells. The combined energy values are often in the low to mid 100s, which is weak to moderate at best, and the swell heights are too small to do anything interesting with.

The only real standout in this whole window hits us on Friday the 11th of September. That morning, we’ve got a solid 10 ft swell from the southeast, with a modest 8-second period. The combined energy is a massive 1252, so that’s a powerful, strong pulse of energy. The wind is a clean cross-offshore breeze from the SSE at 12 mph. This is the kind of day that will have Kirra handling some serious size. The period is a bit short, so it’ll be a bit raw and less refined, but with that much power and clean offshores, it’s going to be a proper session for the experienced crew. The surf will be challenging and heavy, definitely not one for beginners. The afternoon keeps the 10 ft swell and the wind drops to 9 mph from the same direction, staying clean.

Leading into that, Saturday the 12th is still big, with 8 ft of swell, but the wind swings around to a light cross-onshore from the northeast, which will put a bit of a texture on the face. The energy is still high, coming in at 795. It’s still surfable, but not as clean as Friday.

After that big pulse, the swell drops off again, and the wind goes back to being onshore or cross-onshore, giving us messy, choppy conditions through the middle of the second week. It’s a real letdown after the Friday excitement.

If you’re looking for the absolute best window, Friday the 11th of September is the call. The combination of strong, clean-offshore winds with a big, powerful swell is the only true standout. It’s a raw, powerful day that’s only for the strong paddlers. The rest of the period is a write-off for quality surf, so keep your eyes on the forecast for that Friday session.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Period (s)
0.6
E
10
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1.1
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5
0.5
E
9
1.2
N
5
1.2
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6
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1.3
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11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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85
33
28
27
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51
120
88
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102
85
25
42
39
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
20
N
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NNW
20
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25
N
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WNW
15
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NNE
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High Tide
11:20AM1.50m
11:28PM1.27m
12:19PM1.49m
00:27AM1.14m
1:29PM1.49m
1:44AM1.05m
2:50PM1.54m
3:16AM1.03m
4:06PM1.62m
4:37AM1.09m
5:11PM1.72m
5:40AM1.20m
6:05PM1.80m
Low Tide
5:35PM0.42m
5:38AM0.30m
6:46PM0.49m
6:33AM0.35m
8:15PM0.52m
7:45AM0.38m
9:46PM0.47m
9:06AM0.38m
10:58PM0.39m
10:22AM0.33m
11:54PM0.29m
11:26AM0.26m
00:41AM0.22m
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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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