Surf Forecasts:
Bird Rock surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 14 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 14 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,361 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bird Rock this week:
The surf forecast for Bird Rock over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bird Rock in the next 16 days are 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 14) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 11th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 14th Jun) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 14th Jun) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bird Rock over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the N by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wed 17 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
841 | 1297 | 962 | 676 | 573 | 416 | 871 | 574 | 546 | 472 | 1361 | 1220 | 845 | 469 | 274 | 100 | 92 | 206 | 189 | 142 | 103 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:49AM1.54m | 6:33PM1.62m | 7:59AM1.62m | 7:21PM1.57m | 9:12AM1.72m | 8:19PM1.55m | 10:22AM1.84m | 9:24PM1.55m | 11:27AM1.95m | 10:33PM1.59m | 12:25PM2.04m | 11:40PM1.66m | 1:18PM2.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:26AM0.51m | 12:36PM0.80m | 1:14AM0.41m | 1:45PM0.90m | 2:10AM0.30m | 3:01PM0.95m | 3:11AM0.19m | 4:17PM0.96m | 4:15AM0.08m | 5:25PM0.92m | 5:18AM-0.01m | 6:25PM0.84m | 6:18AM-0.06m | ||||||||
— | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | |
— | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
841 | 1297 | 962 | 676 | 573 | 416 | 871 | 574 | 546 | 472 | 1361 | 1220 | 845 | 469 | 274 | 100 | 92 | 206 | 189 | 142 | 103 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SSE 16 | S 16 | — | SW 24 | SW 20 | S 18 | S 16 | NE 4 | SSW 5 | — | — | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 16 | WSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 10 | ENE 5 | S 9 | NE 5 |
5 | 25 | 20 | — | 22 | 196 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 17 | — | — | 66 | 32 | 26 | 56 | 39 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 11 | — | S 10 | — | E 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 56 | 11 | — | 2 | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NW 3 | SW 5 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNW 4 |
— | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 11 | 21 | 3 | 40 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 27 | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 22 | 235 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 |
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Information about the Bird Rock Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bird Rock provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bird Rock can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bird Rock 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 Rock) 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 Rock 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 Rock is 23 km (14 miles) from the city of Geelong. If you plan a holiday in Torquay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Geelong. Geelong has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











