
Surf Forecasts:
Kirra surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with 1,326 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period with SSE 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kirra in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 1AM. 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 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kirra over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Well, it’s a slow start for the Kirra (point/groyne) region over the next few days, with no real surf on offer. The first good window doesn’t show up until Tuesday the 8th of September, and even that’s ordinary. We’ve got a bit of a gap of poor conditions until then.
Alright, come Tuesday the 8th, the afternoon brings a jump in swell to 8ft from the SSE, with a period of 8 seconds. The offshore wind from the SSE at 16 mph will have it clean, but the wave energy is ramping up to moderate (613). It’s surfable but very ordinary, and with the swell over 5ft, it’s getting a bit much for beginners.
Wednesday the 9th morning is where it starts to look a bit better. We’ve got a 6ft swell from the SSE, period of 10 seconds, and light cross-offshore winds from the SE at 6 mph. The water temp is running about average for this time of year at 69°. The energy is solid moderate (846), and the conditions are set to be clean. This is the standout of the early window, with decent shape and size, though the cross-off wind won’t be glassy. Crowds are possible here as it’s often busy.
Thursday the 10th sees the swell getting bigger, but it’s all about the wind. Morning has 4ft from the SSE with fresh offshore winds from the S at 19 mph, energy drops a bit (318). By the afternoon, it jumps to a powerful 10ft from the SSE, period of 8 seconds, and strong offshore winds (22 mph). That’s a 1229 energy reading – strong energy – but that 10ft is getting into expert-only territory. The shorter period means it’ll be a bit lumpy.
Friday the 11th is the real standout. Both morning and afternoon have good surf conditions with swell around 8ft to 7ft from the SSE and SE, periods of 8 to 10 seconds. The offshore wind is clean at 16 mph from the SSE, wave energy is very strong (1220 and 1143). This is the best on offer: solid size, clean offshore conditions, and that longer period in the afternoon at 10 seconds will give it some push. It’s still big for beginners, but for the intermediate crew, this is the session to aim for. Expect potential crowds.
Saturday the 12th drops off a bit. Swell eases to 5ft and 5ft from the SE with a period of 10 seconds, offshore winds still blowing. Energy is moderate (518 and 432). Surfable but not a standout.
The following week gets quieter. From Sunday the 13th through to Thursday the 17th, we see dropping swell sizes, mostly under 3ft, and cross-off or onshore winds. Nothing worth paddling for.
Then we get a long-range pulse on Friday the 18th of September. Swell from the SE at 14 seconds – a proper long period groundswell – but only 4ft in the morning and 4ft in the afternoon. The wind is fresh offshore from the SSE at 19-22 mph, energy is strong (1074 and 881). This is a promising one, but it’s far out, so take it with a grain of salt. That long period (over 15 seconds for the 15 second blast on Saturday) will work best at a point like Kirra, but the size is a bit underwhelming. Saturday the 19th is similar but with moderate wind.
So, the best bets are Wednesday the 9th for a clean, solid session, and Friday the 11th for the bigger, cleaner offshore conditions. That Friday window is the true standout.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 | S 10 | S 9 | NNE 5 | SSE 9 | N 6 | E 10 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | SE 12 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
33 | 33 | 27 | 96 | 41 | 48 | 29 | 122 | 17 | 161 | 183 | 173 | 24 | 588 | 1224 | 692 | 548 | 346 | 299 | 1194 | 1326 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | off | cross-off | cross | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 6:31AM1.32m | 6:53PM1.84m | 7:16AM1.42m | 7:36PM1.83m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:20PM0.20m | 1:21AM0.18m | 1:09PM0.16m | 1:59AM0.17m | ||||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 24 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 29 | 29 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 26 | 27 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | S 10 | S 9 | E 10 | SSE 9 | E 10 | NNE 6 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | NE 8 | NE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 8 | SSE 20 |
46 | 25 | 11 | 96 | 41 | 32 | 29 | 17 | 53 | 161 | 183 | 173 | 24 | 8 | 849 | 692 | 548 | 346 | 299 | 14 | 165 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | S 6 | NNE 5 | E 10 | S 8 | E 10 | S 9 | E 10 | NNE 6 | SE 11 | NE 5 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | SSE 14 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | SE 21 | ENE 9 |
28 | 28 | 9 | 16 | 28 | 11 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 61 | 7 | 16 | 17 | 26 | 138 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 14 | SSE 10 | S 20 | — | E 10 | E 5 | NE 6 | NE 9 | SE 12 | — | N 9 | ENE 9 | NE 6 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | NE 15 |
33 | 33 | 27 | 27 | 19 | 20 | 8 | — | 17 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 21 | — | 2 | 16 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | SSE 4 | — | — | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 6 | N 6 | SSE 6 | — | ESE 4 | — | S 5 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | SSE 8 | SSE 9 |
3 | 11 | — | — | 15 | 48 | 89 | 122 | 93 | — | 6 | — | 60 | 588 | 1224 | — | — | — | — | 1194 | 1326 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 41 | 54 | 16 | 2 | 39 | 2 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 203 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 176 | 0 | 203 | 1054 | 0 |
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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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