Kirra surf break

Kirra surfForecast / QLD – Gold Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Saturday 25 Apr 2026 AEST
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Kirra surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kirra sea temperature is
24.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Sunday (Apr 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kirra in the next 16 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 8s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 26th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 26th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 2nd May)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Sat
2
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
ESE
8
1.4
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.8
E
8
2
ESE
8
1.5
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.9
E
8
2
E
8
1.9
E
8
2.2
E
8
1.8
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
8
2
E
9
2.2
E
9
2.3
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
670
223
257
381
511
450
484
287
318
346
323
332
464
520
464
634
437
427
627
788
878
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
15
S
15
S
20
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
10
SSE
15
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
25
ESE
20
SE
15
SE
20
SE
20
SE
15
ESE
20
E
15
ENE
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
3:43AM1.69m
4:35PM1.39m
4:42AM1.69m
5:25PM1.53m
5:33AM1.68m
6:09PM1.66m
6:17AM1.65m
6:49PM1.77m
6:57AM1.61m
7:27PM1.85m
7:34AM1.55m
8:04PM1.89m
8:10AM1.48m
Low Tide
10:30AM0.54m
10:21PM0.66m
11:14AM0.50m
11:22PM0.60m
11:52AM0.46m
00:13AM0.55m
12:27PM0.43m
1:00AM0.52m
1:00PM0.42m
1:44AM0.52m
1:32PM0.42m
2:25AM0.54m
2:03PM0.44m
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rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
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6:07
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:11
6:11
6:11
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5:17
5:16
5:15
5:15
5:14
5:14
5:13
4
1
5
4
4
5
1
4
1
3
1
5
3
1
1
3
8
14
3
4
Temp °C
20
21
21
20
21
21
20
21
22
21
22
22
22
22
22
22
21
21
21
22
22
17
19
20
19
20
19
18
20
21
19
19
20
20
18
19
19
19
20
20
21
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
13
1.4
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.8
E
8
0.1
N
18
1.5
E
8
0.1
NE
16
1.7
E
8
1.6
E
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
8
1.8
ESE
8
2
E
9
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
S
9
Energy kJ
3
223
257
381
511
450
6
287
10
346
323
13
2
2
6
5
1
427
627
7
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
7
0.1
N
12
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
N
12
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
N
14
0.1
NE
14
0.1
NE
14
0.1
S
9
0.1
NE
13
0.1
NE
13
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
9
0.1
N
14
Energy kJ
13
12
11
3
7
3
2
2
4
8
8
2
7
7
2
2
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
18
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
16
0.1
NE
16
0.1
NE
15
0.1
NE
15
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
14
Energy kJ
13
6
3
6
3
5
10
9
9
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
ESE
8
1.2
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
2
ESE
8
1.6
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.9
E
8
2
E
8
1.9
E
8
2.2
E
8
1.8
ESE
8
2.2
E
9
2.3
E
9
Energy kJ
670
192
125
484
318
332
464
520
464
634
437
788
878
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
3
3
Distance (km)
0
2
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
2
2
141
2
1
1
1
2
0
264
203
Best forecast wave conditions in Gold Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
8
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
7
7
8
6
6
5
5
5
6
5
7
5
5
4
6
5
6
4
4
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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.

Kirra is 5 km (3 miles) from Banora Point. If you plan a holiday in Gold Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Banora Point. Banora Point has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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