
Surf Forecasts:
Bird Point (Tidal Bore) surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, S swell with 263 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with S 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 (Aug 04) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AKDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bird Point (Tidal Bore) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 77mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | S 6 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
135 | 91 | 88 | 106 | 104 | 103 | 96 | 96 | 91 | 87 | 97 | 263 | 181 | 191 | 140 | 117 | 99 | 91 | 86 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | off | glassy | cross-off | off | off | glassy | on | on |
High Tide | 7:18AM6.63m | 8:01PM6.56m | 7:56AM6.44m | 8:30PM6.55m | 8:36AM6.14m | 9:01PM6.49m | 9:21AM5.75m | 9:37PM6.36m | 10:16AM5.32m | 10:20PM6.18m | 11:27AM4.93m | 11:17PM6.00m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:40AM0.85m | 1:55PM-0.23m | 2:16AM0.75m | 2:28PM0.02m | 2:54AM0.70m | 3:01PM0.40m | 3:36AM0.72m | 3:39PM0.87m | 4:25AM0.79m | 4:23PM1.38m | 5:25AM0.87m | 5:20PM1.88m | |||||||
— | 5:39 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
10:43 | — | — | 10:40 | — | — | 10:37 | — | — | 10:35 | — | — | 10:32 | — | — | 10:30 | — | — | 10:27 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 23 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
135 | 67 | 39 | 106 | 104 | 103 | 96 | 96 | 91 | 87 | 83 | 157 | 181 | 191 | 140 | 117 | 99 | 91 | 86 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 16 | ESE 7 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 7 | S 13 | SSW 7 | SW 5 | S 14 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
75 | 91 | 88 | 19 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 56 | 10 | 7 | 33 | 53 | 58 | 36 | 35 | 30 | 11 | 10 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 4 | S 14 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 14 | S 14 | S 9 | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 15 | S 15 |
67 | 43 | 44 | 3 | 37 | 16 | 14 | 7 | 36 | 34 | 6 | 30 | 34 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 6 | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 8 | S 7 | S 5 | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 | — | — | NNE 2 | NE 3 | NNE 3 | NE 3 | — |
— | — | 17 | — | — | 15 | 44 | 40 | 26 | 59 | 97 | 263 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1311 | 2180 | 3349 | 1965 | 2180 | 3062 | 1965 | 2176 | 2966 | 1965 | 2055 | 2210 | 1965 | 370 | 2219 | 370 | 370 | 2180 | 1965 |
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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.
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