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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Monday 15 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 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 11s. 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 12 days are 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 16) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 18) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (AKST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 16th Dec)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 16th Dec)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 16th Dec)5ft (1.6m) 11s

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 below freezing (max -5°C on Mon night, min -14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Temperatures will be well below freezing (max -10°C on Fri night, min -14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Mon
22
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.1
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.6
S
0.4
SSE
0.4
SE
0.3
SE
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.2
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.6
ESE
0.8
ESE
1.1
E
Period(s) (?)111010121211111099777712111211887
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)59334227638324617683352112109915142446405175131
Wind
(km/h)
10
ESE
5
SSE
10
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
5
ENE
10
ESE
5
SSE
5
E
5
ESE
10
ENE
10
NE
5
ENE
10
E
5
ESE
15
E
10
E
10
ENE
10
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
glassoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:55AM
5.25
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:37AM
2.01
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
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Mon
22
Sunrise-10:10--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
clear
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C-5-8-8-9-11-12-12-12-11-12-11-11-10-11-12-11-14-14-14-13-13
Feels °C (?)-11-12-13-15-17-17-16-16-15-16-16-17-15-16-17-17-20-19-19-19-19
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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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