Bird Point (Tidal Bore) surfForecast / Alaska – Mainland / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 AKDT
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Bird Point (Tidal Bore) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bird Point (Tidal Bore) sea temperature is
13.2° C
(Which is 2.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bird Point (Tidal Bore) this week:

The surf forecast for Bird Point (Tidal Bore) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bird Point (Tidal Bore) in the next 12 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 23) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AKDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 17th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 17th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 17th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bird Point (Tidal Bore) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Tue morning, calm by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri night, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
ESE
3
ESE
2.1
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.7
ESE
2.3
ESE
1.2
ESE
0.5
SE
2
ESE
1
S
1.7
S
1
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
1.1
E
1.5
E
Period(s) (?)109981012101081291010999981168
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)18831700631300551135425846541280455196219205168133103498680266
Wind
(km/h)
40
NE
30
NE
10
NE
10
S
15
SSW
20
S
10
E
15
NE
25
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
15
NNE
10
ENE
10
NNE
10
NNE
15
NE
5
N
10
S
15
NNE
5
NNE
5
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffcross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
on
offcross-
off
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High Tide
/ height (m)
2:28PM
5.27
1:56AM
5.64
3:32PM
5.71
3:13AM
5.98
4:17PM
6.16
4:07AM
6.36
4:52PM
6.55
4:50AM
6.68
5:22PM
6.85
5:28AM
6.87
5:50PM
7.06
6:03AM
6.95
6:15PM
7.15
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:13PM
2.33
9:12AM
0.58
9:30PM
1.83
10:06AM
0.26
10:22PM
1.26
10:48AM
0.03
11:04PM
0.75
11:23AM
-0.08
11:40PM
0.35
11:54AM
-0.06
12:13AM
0.08
12:24PM
0.07
12:45AM
-0.06
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Sunrise7:33--7:35--7:39--7:41--7:43--7:46--7:48--
Sunset-8:23--8:21--8:17--8:15--8:12--8:08--8:06-
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cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
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light rain
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light rain
rain showers
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Rain (mm)
------232143512-11---
Temp. °C121312111212101111111112101111111110111111
Feels °C (?)468898776569889897799
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  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still offshore at Bird Point (Tidal Bore) (moderate winds from the NE at BUOY-NKTA2 4 km from Bird Point (Tidal Bore)). A 3.1m swell from the ESE is too big for here

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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 12 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.

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