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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Tuesday 16 Dec 2025 AKST
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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
1.6° C
(Which is 3.6°C colder than average 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 Tuesday (Dec 16) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bird Point (Tidal Bore) in the next 12 days are 1.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 16) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (Dec 22) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (AKST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 16th Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 16th Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 16th Dec)4ft (1.2m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Temperatures will be well below freezing (max -7°C on Tue afternoon, min -13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Temperatures will be well below freezing (max -9°C on Sat night, min -15°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.1
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.6
S
0.4
SE
0.5
ESE
0.5
E
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.6
E
1.1
ESE
1.1
ESE
1
ESE
0.9
ESE
Period(s) (?)10101212111198877677111069887
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)34228238324616483303529181513161523202519315312777
Wind
(km/h)
5
ESE
10
NE
20
NNE
15
NE
5
ENE
5
ESE
0
E
5
E
5
E
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
NE
10
NE
5
ESE
45
NE
20
NE
10
ENE
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffglassoffoffoffcross-
off
offoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:17PM
6.04
3:41AM
5.51
2:56PM
6.20
4:20AM
5.74
3:33PM
6.36
4:56AM
5.93
4:11PM
6.50
5:31AM
6.05
4:48PM
6.58
6:07AM
6.10
5:26PM
6.59
6:43AM
6.10
6:04PM
6.51
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:30PM
0.45
9:21AM
1.97
10:06PM
0.19
10:02AM
1.88
10:41PM
-0.03
10:40AM
1.77
11:16PM
-0.19
11:18AM
1.68
11:50PM
-0.28
11:56AM
1.63
12:25AM
-0.30
12:34PM
1.61
1:00AM
-0.24
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Sunrise10:10--10:11--10:11--10:12--10:12--10:14--10:14--
Sunset-3:51--3:51--3:51--3:51--3:52--3:52--3:52-
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C-8-7-9-12-12-12-12-11-12-12-12-11-11-11-9-13-13-15-15-15-15
Feels °C (?)-12-13-15-18-17-16-16-15-17-17-17-16-16-17-21-21-19-21-21-22-22
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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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