Kirra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the next couple of weeks. It’s a slow start, no two ways about it. The first stretch is dead flat for a good long while. We’re looking at days of nothing but knee-high slop and onshore breezes. If you’re itching for a paddle, you’ll be waiting more than a week for anything with a pulse. The wait is worth it though, because when things turn on, they turn on proper.

The first real sign of life doesn’t hit until the morning of the 14th. We finally get a bit of south in the swell, and the wind swings offshore. It’s still pretty ordinary, with the energy building to a moderate 522, but it’s surfable. The swell is up to 6ft, but the period is a short 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and without much push. The afternoon sees the energy jump to 745 as the period stretches to 10 seconds, but it’s still nothing to write home about. The offshore wind keeps it clean, but the waves are just okay. It’s a classic “I’m here, might as well” kind of session.

The 15th and 16th settle back down a touch, with the swell around 4ft. The wind stays offshore and it’s clean, but the energy drops back to the 300s, and the waves get fat and slow. It’s a fun, small wave option for a longboard, but nothing that’s going to get the heart racing. There’s a bit of rain about, so keep the wettie on.

Now, the real standout is waiting for us on the morning of the 18th. This is the one. The south swell fills in at 8ft with a period of 9 seconds, and the energy just explodes to a strong 1570. The wind is offshore, so it’s going to be clean and lined-up. This is when Kirra (Gold Coast) comes alive. It’s a bit of a beast for the beginners, being over the 5ft mark, but for the average surfer it’s going to be a day to remember. The swell direction is SSE, which is about as good as it gets for this place. The 19th continues the theme, with a solid 6ft of groundswell at 12 seconds and energy of 975. The longer period means it’ll have real power and shape. It’s still offshore in the morning, so conditions should be firing. Just keep an eye on the crowds, because this spot gets busy when it’s on.

After that, things start to back off again. The 20th is still got some size at 5ft, but the wind swings onshore and turns it messy. It’s a shame, because the swell is still there and the period is a long 11-12 seconds, but the surface is going to be choppy. That’s the way it goes.

So, the short version: sit tight for over a week. The morning of the 18th and the 19th are your days. Get amongst it then, because the window might be short.

Rusty.

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