Bird Point (Tidal Bore) Surf Break

Lat Long: 60.72° N 151.39° W

Bird Point (Tidal Bore) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 15 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bird Point (Tidal Bore) sea temperature is
12.7°C
2.0° 

Bird Point (Tidal Bore) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Bird Point (Tidal Bore) surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, ESE swell with 1,258 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bird Point (Tidal Bore) in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AKDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 20th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 20th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 22nd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bird Point (Tidal Bore) over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue night, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue night, calm by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Fri night, strong winds from the S by Sun night).

Wednesday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Monday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
S
8
1.1
SSW
8
1
SSW
8
0.9
SSW
8
0.8
S
8
0.6
S
7
0.6
S
7
0.2
S
19
0.3
S
18
0.3
S
18
0.3
S
18
0.4
ESE
9
1.6
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8
2
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9
1.7
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8
1.4
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8
0.9
SSW
9
0.9
SSW
8
0.2
SSW
18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
277
163
130
107
72
40
33
29
57
59
55
25
276
651
398
277
136
103
30
Wind (km/h)
35
SSW
35
SSW
35
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSE
10
SW
10
N
10
ESE
15
NE
10
NE
15
NE
30
NNE
30
N
10
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10
SSE
35
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35
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30
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5
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High Tide
9:01AM5.82m
8:41PM6.25m
9:49AM5.26m
9:16PM5.76m
10:53AM4.77m
10:03PM5.29m
12:37PM4.52m
11:21PM4.93m
2:33PM4.72m
1:08AM4.90m
3:27PM5.10m
2:34AM5.22m
Low Tide
2:59AM0.39m
3:03PM1.63m
3:38AM0.88m
3:40PM2.19m
4:26AM1.37m
4:29PM2.69m
5:39AM1.77m
5:53PM3.04m
7:34AM1.84m
7:54PM2.97m
9:00AM1.55m
9:12PM2.55m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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