Kirra
Australia · Australasia
Right now
ClearWind and swell direction
Swell: 1.9m E
Wind: 13 km/h SSW (cross-offshore)
Beach faces: E
Cross-offshore wind. Still favourable, expect reasonably clean waves with some texture.
Swell is arriving at a great angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 10:06Expected crowds
Prediction model v16amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- Warm 24°C water. Shortie or boardshorts.
- Standard shortboard conditions.
- Rain jacket for between sessions.
Today's briefing
Morning mate, don't even bother setting the alarm
AI-generated summary for Kirra. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Kirra
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Best time to go
quiet before the morning rush, conditions building through the session
quiet before the morning rush, conditions building through the session
uncrowded conditions
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Approximate modelBest on mid-high tide
Swell forecast
7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking well above average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Kirra.
What's driving it
Recent form
Last 2 days of logged conditions.
About Kirra
Legendary Gold Coast barrel when the sand aligns, producing long mechanical tubes on cyclone swells.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Kirra. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Kirra?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.