Kirra
Gold Coast, Australia
Point breakAdvanced
The legendary end section of the Gold Coast Superbank, when the sandbars align, Kirra delivers blinding, tube-speed barrels that rival any wave on earth for raw barrel excellence.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalE (90°)
WindowNNE–SSE (30°–150°)
Size3-6ft
Wind
NW
Offshore
Tide
Mid
LowMidHigh
Season
Varies by location
The Wave
Type
Right
Bottom
Sand over rock point
Shape
Fast, cylindrical barrel, the definitive right-hand tube
Length
100–300m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Advanced–Expert
- •Why: The barrels are thick and fast, the crowd is intense, and the wave demands precision from the take-off.
Hazards
- •Rocks under the sand at the point
- •Extremely competitive crowd when Kirra is firing
- •Unpredictable sandbank, can shift significantly between swells
- •Strong rip along the point
Local Tips
- •Kirra doesn't fire every swell, the sand needs to be in exactly the right place. Local surf reports are essential.
- •The grassy headland park above the point is one of the Gold Coast's best surf-watching spots.
Location
-28.1681, 153.5365