Kirra - surf spot statistics

Kirra, Australia, is a world-class right-hand point break that thrives on consistent ground swells and favorable winds. The best months for surfing at Kirra are typically from March to July, when ground swell percentages peak, averaging 20-29% of the time, and wind conditions improve compared to other months. March stands out with 20% ground swell, 29% good wind conditions, and a solid 1.7m mean swell size, making it one of the most reliable months. April and May continue this trend, with ground swells holding at 20-25% and good wind conditions reaching 34-37%, while June and July still offer decent ground swell energy (28-29%) despite slightly smaller waves (1.5-1.6m). The worst conditions are from November to February, when ground swells drop below 16%, wind swell dominates (84-88%), and bad wind conditions peak at 73-81%. September to December sees the smallest waves (1.4-1.5m) and the lowest likelihood of clean conditions. For powerful, well-shaped waves and manageable winds, target mid-autumn to early winter (March-July), avoiding the summer months when onshore winds and weak swells prevail. Kirra’s legendary barrels are most likely in this window, especially when larger SE swells and lighter E/NE winds align.

October at Kirra offers moderately sized swells with an average height of 1.5m and a decent period of 8.3s, making for generally rideable waves. The swell direction is predominantly from the east to southeast (E, ESE, SE, SSE), with the highest frequency of waves in the 1-1.5m range, followed by 1.5-2m. The SSE direction also produces larger swells (over 2m) at times, providing occasional powerful sets. North and northwest swells are minimal, keeping conditions cleaner when they dominate. Wind conditions are best about 21% of the time, with lighter winds (0-20kph) coming from the northeast to southeast, ideal for clean faces. Stronger winds (20-30kph+) from the north or south can create chop, particularly when combined with onshore tendencies. Overall, October delivers a mix of manageable swells and variable wind conditions, offering surfers decent opportunities, especially when offshore winds align with the predominant easterly swell direction.