Kirra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Straight up, don’t get too excited for the next week or so. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak surf on the cards. The first few days are looking pretty flat and uninspiring, with a bit of a lull until things start to pick up around Thursday the 16th. That’s about a week of waiting for something to really get going.

The real story here is a big pulse of swell that arrives on Thursday the 16th. It’s not going to be for the faint-hearted. Swell heights jump to 12 feet from the SSE by Thursday morning, and by the afternoon, we’re looking at a solid 13 feet from the same direction. The combined energy is through the roof, hitting 2940 (moderate to strong wave energy). The wind is fresh offshore from the SSE, which is a major positive – it’ll keep the surface clean. But with that size, this is strictly for expert surfers only. The period is a short 9 seconds, so expect a bit of a dumpy, close-outy feel at a point break like this. It’s a powerful, raw beast, not a pretty one.

Friday the 17th holds some size, with 8 feet to 10 feet SSE swell, still with that strong offshore wind. The energy is still high (1118-1109). It’s still big, but a touch more manageable for strong intermediates who know what they’re doing. Then Saturday the 18th is the biggest day of the lot, with a massive 16 feet SE swell rolling in. The period stretches to 11 seconds, which is proper groundswell. The wind is again strong offshore from the SSE. The energy is monstrous (6329 – strong wave energy). This is a serious, heavy-duty swell. Only the most experienced chargers should even look at it. The long period and big size, combined with a point break, could actually line up some incredible barrels, but it’s a dangerous day.

After that, the swell gradually backs off into the following week. Sunday the 19th sees 7 feet to 7 feet, still with offshore winds. Monday the 20th is a better shout for the average punter, with 6 feet to 6 feet E swell and a gentle offshore breeze. The energy is still moderate (1051-1136). The water temp is sitting at 69°F, which is about 0.9°F below normal for this time of year – so pretty average, you’ll be fine in a spring suit.

The standout window is really Thursday the 16th through Monday the 20th. For the biggest, most powerful waves, it’s Saturday the 18th, but only for experts. For the best mix of size, power, and cleaner conditions that a strong surfer could handle, Friday the 17th is probably your pick. The wind is offshore, the swell is solid, and it’s big but not terrifying.

After that, things taper off again. The last week of the forecast period looks small and unremarkable, with waves dropping to under 3 feet from the 25th onwards. The long period swells (11-14 seconds) that show up then are just too small to do anything with.

So, to sum it up: the next week is a write-off, then we get a proper, heavy swell window that’s mostly for the experts. The best of the best for someone with skill is Friday the 17th at Kirra – big, offshore, and powerful. Be smart out there.

Rusty.

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