
Surf Forecasts:
Kirra surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with 2,398 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kirra in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) 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 1.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kirra over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin'.
To be straight up with you, the next couple of weeks at Kirra are lookin' pretty grim. We've got a decent pulse of swell coming mid-week, but the conditions are gonna be a real mixed bag. The standout window looks like Thursday the 17th, but even that has its hiccups.
Wednesday 16th September kicks things off with a bump in size. The morning sees a solid 7 ft of S swell, but it's short-period at 7 seconds, so it'll be a bit fat and crumbly. The wind is offshore though, a fresh 19 mph southerly, which will keep the surface clean. The combined energy is moderate at 469, so there's some push, but it's not exactly Kirra's finest. By the arvo, the swell jumps to 10 ft from the SSE with 8-second periods, and the energy ramps up to 1220 – that's a lot of water moving. But the forecast says it's marginal, with questionable tides. This is big, powerful, and lumpy – definitely for experienced surfers only.
Thursday 17th September is the pick of the bunch. The morning session is where it's at. We've got a solid 10 ft of SSE swell, the period stretches to 10 seconds, and the combined energy is a meaty 1404. The wind is a clean 16 mph offshore from the south. This is groundswell, and on a point like Kirra, that long-period energy can really line up. The score is only a 2 out of 10, but for this forecast period, that's the best we're gonna get. The afternoon drops a bit to 8 ft with 9-second periods, and the energy is still high at 1278. The wind stays offshore, but it's a bit more side-offshore, so it'll still be workable. The tide or something is apparently making it a bit marginal though, so pick your bank.
After that, it's a long, slow slide into the abyss. Friday 18th drops to 6 ft with a light cross-offshore breeze, making for "very ordinary conditions." From Saturday 19th right through to Tuesday 29th September, the waves just peter out. We're talking knee-to-waist high slop with onshore or cross-shore winds and weak energy readings (often under 400, sometimes as low as 26). There's a brief flicker on Tuesday 22nd with a 6 ft SE swell, but the wind is a moderate 16 mph cross-offshore and the period is a short 7 seconds – it's just not gonna be any good.
The long-range stuff around Wednesday 30th September shows a small 4 ft swell with a gentle offshore breeze, but that's still a week and a half away and the energy is weak (272). It's something to watch, but don't hold your breath.
So, if you're looking for a wave, Thursday morning the 17th is your best bet. It'll be big, clean, and powerful. Just be ready for a crowd – it's Kirra, after all. The rest of the run is a write-off. Time to wax the longboard and wait for the next proper swell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Mon night, fresh winds from the S by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | N 4 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | N 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
65 | 50 | 33 | 38 | 434 | 1216 | 2398 | 1397 | 1265 | 734 | 449 | 199 | 120 | 118 | 123 | 63 | 80 | 68 | 41 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:28AM1.53m | 10:27PM1.28m | 11:08AM1.49m | 10:58PM1.16m | 11:55AM1.44m | 11:36PM1.05m | 12:54PM1.40m | 00:37AM0.97m | 2:09PM1.39m | 2:21AM0.94m | 3:25PM1.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:02AM0.35m | 4:40PM0.52m | 4:29AM0.42m | 5:27PM0.64m | 5:00AM0.48m | 6:27PM0.73m | 5:38AM0.56m | 7:55PM0.78m | 6:34AM0.63m | 9:33PM0.75m | 7:58AM0.67m | 10:38PM0.67m | |||||||
— | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 16 | E 12 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 |
32 | 24 | 17 | 25 | 24 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 449 | 199 | 120 | 118 | 123 | 63 | 80 | 68 | 40 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | NE 13 | — | — | — | E 13 | NE 16 | NE 16 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 16 | E 8 | E 8 |
65 | 50 | 33 | 17 | 7 | — | — | — | 3 | 10 | 10 | 109 | 84 | 64 | 44 | 31 | 10 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | NE 12 | NE 12 | E 14 | — | — | — | — | E 12 | E 12 | NE 15 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 17 | E 8 | NE 11 | NE 11 |
2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 8 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 3 | N 4 | N 4 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | N 2 | N 3 | N 3 | N 4 | N 5 |
— | 1 | 12 | 38 | 434 | 1216 | 2398 | 1397 | 1265 | 734 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 6 | 19 | 41 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 16 | 1742 | 39 | 203 | 1373 | 247 | 0 | 324 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 54 | 19 |
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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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