Kirra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here with a look at what we’ve got cooking over the next couple of weeks at Kirra.

To be honest, it’s a pretty grim stretch. We’ve got a big gap of nothing much worth paddling out for, with the first real flicker of hope showing up on Friday the 28th of August. Up until then, the swell’s just not cooperating—either too weak, wrong direction, or the wind’s messing it up. You’ll want to mark that final Friday in your calendar, because that’s your best shot.

Let’s break it down.

The first notable surf arrives on the morning of Friday the 14th of August. We’re looking at a 6ft S swell, period around 8 seconds with moderate wave energy (744). The wind is offshore from the south at 9 mph, which is great news for clean faces. But the wave comment says it all: surfable but very ordinary. It’s not a total loss, but don’t expect Kirra at its best.

That trend continues through the weekend and into the following week. You get some similar pulses, like Sunday morning at 6ft from the SSE (365), with clean offshore winds, but the conditions just aren’t stellar. By Monday and Tuesday, the swell bumps up to 8ft from the SE, but the cross-off wind at 12-16 mph and the short period around 8 seconds mean the quality drops off. It’s messy, not the kind of day you’d call in sick for.

The next decent morning is Wednesday the 19th of August, with a small 4ft SSE swell (342) and a gentle offshore breeze from the south. It’s clean, but small. The wave energy is moderate, but it’s still rated as ordinary. From there, it’s a long, slow fade.

From around the 20th through to the 27th of August, we’re talking days of weak energy, poor conditions, and swells barely scraping 3ft. The wave energy drops into the double digits at times (51 on the 27th), and the wind keeps flirting with onshore and cross-onshore directions. Not worth wetting a wetsuit.

Then, finally, on Friday the 28th of August, the outlook brightens. We’ve got a 4ft SSE swell (356) and a clean cross-off breeze from the ESE at 9 mph. It’s not pumping, but it’s the standout of the whole run. The period is 9 seconds, so it’s got a bit more shape, and the wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions” again, but given the desert we’ve crossed, this is your best option. Moderate wave energy (356) and clean conditions—it’s the one to aim for.

Bottom line: Don’t bother for the first two weeks. Mark your calendar for Friday the 28th of August. It’s not going to be epic, but it’ll be the most fun you’ll have in a while. Keep an eye on the wind shifts, but that morning looks like the best of a poor bunch.

- Rusty

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