Kirra
Australia · Australasia
Right now
DrizzleWind and swell direction
Swell: 1.6m 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 08:37Expected 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
1.7m swell at 7s on a short period. Moderate winds. Water temperature 23°C.
AI-generated summary for Kirra. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Kirra
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Today around 7am (score: 21). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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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
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Kirra
Kirra is an iconic, highly mechanical right-hand point break situated on the Gold Coast of Queensland, Australia. The bathymetry is defined by a massive accumulation of compacted sand, heavily structured by the engineered Big Groyne and local sand-bypassing systems. This exceptionally smooth, uniform gradient flawlessly intercepts powerful easterly and south-easterly groundswells, typically generated by passing cyclones. The wave energy diffracts aggressively, producing a high-speed, intensely hollow, cylindrical barrel that reels mechanically down the sandbank. A south-westerly offshore wind is essential to hold up the thick lip and groom the expansive wave face. Because the wave breaks rapidly and frequently outpaces the surfer, demanding steep take-offs and profound tube-riding expertise, Kirra is strictly an advanced surfing location. It requires immense paddle fitness, split-second decision-making, and high-level physical reflexes to successfully negotiate the intensely fast barrel sections.
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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.