Surf Forecasts:
Bird Point (Tidal Bore) surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 14 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 14 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, ESE swell with 2,028 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 9 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bird Point (Tidal Bore) this week:
The surf forecast for Bird Point (Tidal Bore) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bird Point (Tidal Bore) in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 14) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 13) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AKDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 9th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 14th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 14th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bird Point (Tidal Bore) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the N by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Mon 15 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 24 | SSE 24 | SSE 21 | SSE 21 | SSE 20 | SSE 19 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | E 8 | SE 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
69 | 41 | 186 | 184 | 476 | 359 | 403 | 502 | 387 | 522 | 322 | 237 | 346 | 364 | 623 | 1499 | 1798 | 1357 | 808 | 682 | 925 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on |
High Tide | 00:08AM5.49m | 12:28PM4.81m | 00:59AM5.71m | 1:45PM4.94m | 1:50AM6.01m | 2:55PM5.25m | 2:42AM6.36m | 3:57PM5.63m | 3:34AM6.72m | 4:53PM6.01m | 4:25AM7.04m | 5:44PM6.32m | 5:16AM7.27m | 6:34PM6.53m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:51AM1.50m | 6:48PM1.33m | 7:56AM1.02m | 7:51PM1.44m | 8:56AM0.43m | 8:53PM1.42m | 9:50AM-0.20m | 9:51PM1.30m | 10:41AM-0.77m | 10:45PM1.12m | 11:31AM-1.23m | 11:36PM0.94m | 12:20PM-1.50m | ||||||||
— | 4:37 | — | — | 4:35 | — | — | 4:35 | — | — | 4:35 | — | — | 4:33 | — | — | 4:33 | — | — | 4:33 | — | |
11:30 | — | — | 11:31 | — | — | 11:34 | — | — | 11:35 | — | — | 11:36 | — | — | 11:37 | — | — | 11:37 | — | 11:38 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
Feels °C | 6 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 21 | SSE 21 | SSE 20 | SSE 19 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | SE 6 | ESE 8 | S 11 | S 10 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 12 |
55 | 41 | 37 | 28 | 476 | 359 | 403 | 502 | 387 | 522 | 322 | 237 | 46 | 364 | 403 | 244 | 1798 | 1357 | 808 | 363 | 925 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 5 | SSE 24 | SSE 24 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 7 | S 12 | S 7 | SSE 16 | SSE 9 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | E 8 | E 7 | SSE 18 | E 9 |
69 | 7 | 186 | 184 | 44 | 42 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 25 | 9 | 346 | 249 | 183 | 110 | 109 | 239 | 159 | 62 | 440 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 7 | S 16 | S 21 | S 21 | SSE 20 | SSE 15 | SSE 18 | S 26 | S 10 |
13 | 38 | 57 | 37 | 17 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 17 | 43 | 186 | 9 | 35 | 75 | 71 | 65 | 13 | 131 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | E 3 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | ESE 8 | E 8 | — | — | N 4 | E 8 | — |
10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 5 | 82 | 45 | 623 | 1499 | — | — | 23 | 682 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1379 | 2731 | 3349 | 370 | 370 | 370 | 1311 | 370 | 370 | 370 | 370 | 2992 | 1965 | 370 | 2195 | 1965 | 2055 | 2191 | 370 | 2176 | 1379 |
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Information about the Bird Point (Tidal Bore) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bird Point (Tidal Bore) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bird Point (Tidal Bore) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bird Point (Tidal Bore) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Bird Point (Tidal Bore)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Bird Point (Tidal Bore) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Bird Point (Tidal Bore) is 19 km (12 miles) from the city of Kenai. If you plan a vacation in Alaska - Mainland, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kenai. Kenai has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











