Kirra (Cyclone)
Kirra Cyclone is the Gold Coast's ultimate expression—the legendary sand point that transforms into the world's best right-hand barrel when massive East cyclone swells hit. These conditions only occur a handful of times per decade, but when they do, Kirra produces impossibly long, draining tubes that peel for 300+ meters. The entire Gold Coast surfing community descends for these days, creating one of surfing's most intense lineups. Australia's Holy Grail.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Direction range
- 70° - 120°
- Size range
- 2m - 5m
- Ideal size
- 4.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- WSW (240°)
- Offshore range
- 200° - 280°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.2m
Water temp
25°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
9/10
Crowd level
10/10
Access: Walk from Kirra point.
Best Season
Peak: Jan-Apr
Requires massive East cyclone swells to connect.
Getting There
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🧲 Gold Coast swell magnet • Punchy A-frames • Pro training ground
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