Kirra is Australian surfing's most storied barrel—a right-hand sand-bottom point that has produced some of the country's most iconic waves when the sand aligns correctly. As the finishing section of the Superbank sand system (which starts at Snapper), Kirra can deliver thick, grinding tubes that connect for hundreds of meters. The barrel shape is perfect: round, spitting, and fast. Unfortunately, decades of dredging and sand politics have made classic Kirra sessions rare. But when cyclone swells push SE and the sand is configured right, Kirra reminds everyone why it was once considered Australia's best wave.
Water temp
23°C
Wetsuit
Springsuit / 2mm
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
10/10
Peak: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
Secondary: Jun, Jul, Aug, Dec, Jan, Feb
Best in transition seasons when sand is right. Cyclone swells Jan-Mar.
🌀 World's best right • Cyclone magic • Once-in-a-decade perfection
🌊 2km connected rides • Cyclone swells only • 500-surfer zoo
🌅 Superbank connection • Coolangatta icon • Headland right-hander
🦘 Superbank starting point • 2km rides possible • Gold Coast icon
🧲 Gold Coast swell magnet • Punchy A-frames • Pro training ground
🌋 Basalt reef right • Australia's Giants Causeway • Ancient lava break