Surf Forecasts:
Bird Rock surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 2,802 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bird Rock this week:
The surf forecast for Bird Rock over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bird Rock in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bird Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey gang, Rusty here. Let’s break down Bird Rock.
The water’s sitting at 57°, which is dead average for the season. No surprises there.
First decent surf is Saturday the 18th. We’ve got a 1.0m SW swell, 14-second period, and a light offshore breeze. The energy is moderate at 382. It’s clean, but it’s just a 2 out of 10 – a nice paddle, but nothing to get hyped about.
Saturday afternoon goes glassy, but the swell is down to 0.8m. Surfable, but ordinary.
Sunday the 19th is tiny. 0.6m SSW swell, 11-second period. Offshore wind in the morning keeps it clean, but you’ll be hunting for waves.
Monday the 20th is also small with a 0.6m SW swell and a very long 16-second period. The period gives it shape, but the size is just too small.
Tuesday the 21st perks up. Morning sees 0.9m SW swell, 14-second period, clean offshore breeze. Moderate energy at 341. It’s a solid 2 out of 10. Clean and fun.
Wednesday the 22nd gets a bump in the afternoon with 1.2m SW swell, but the wind turns cross-off. Energy is 399. Marginal.
Now, the big one – Thursday the 23rd. This is for the experts. Morning pushes 3.5m SW swell, 14-second period, and the energy is massive at 7077. The wind is cross-off and clean. This is over 2.5m, so it’s expert-only. Crowds are possible. The afternoon holds the same size.
Friday the 24th is still big, coming down to 2.0m to 2.2m SSW swell, very long 15-second period, strong cross-off breeze. Energy is still strong at 1786 to 2053. Still expert territory, but cleaner.
Saturday the 25th drops to 1.5m to 1.7m. The afternoon is the pick: 1.5m SSW swell, 13-second period, clean offshore wind. Energy is 784. This is a very good session, 3 out of 10. Clean, manageable, and punchy.
Sunday the 26th is a step down. 1.0m in the morning, clean, but the afternoon turns poor.
Monday the 27th morning is a sleeper: 1.0m SW swell, 14-second period, cross-off breeze. Energy is 732. Very good session.
But the real standout is Sunday the 2nd of August. The morning delivers 1.6m SW swell, a very long 17-second period, and a light offshore NNE breeze. The energy is strong at 1663. The wind is cross-off, keeping it clean, and the swell direction is exactly what the spot wants. Crowds are possible. This is a 4 out of 10 – excellent for experienced surfers. The long period at this reef is magic. This is the one to circle.
The rest of the window is rough. Monday the 27th afternoon turns messy with 3.0m and cross-shore wind. Tuesday the 28th is blown out with onshore winds and 4.0m swell – total mess. Wednesday the 29th through Friday the 31st is mostly poor, though Friday the 31st morning has a surprise glassy 1.6m swell. Saturday the 1st of August morning is also glassy with a 1.6m SSW swell and a 16-second period – very clean.
Bottom line: Thursday the 23rd for the big-wave crew, and Sunday the 2nd of August for the best all-around session. Stay sharp.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 382 | 250 | 83 | 98 | 93 | 109 | 161 | 107 | 134 | 331 | 246 | 84 | 72 | 154 | 1913 | 2614 | 1697 | 1896 | 1174 | 947 | 921 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 2:34PM2.05m | 2:41AM1.81m | 3:14PM2.04m | 3:35AM1.82m | 3:51PM1.99m | 4:25AM1.80m | 4:26PM1.92m | 5:13AM1.75m | 4:59PM1.82m | 6:00AM1.69m | 5:30PM1.72m | 6:48AM1.62m | 6:02PM1.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:47PM0.42m | 8:50AM0.22m | 9:31PM0.30m | 9:36AM0.34m | 10:13PM0.24m | 10:20AM0.48m | 10:53PM0.23m | 11:01AM0.63m | 11:32PM0.26m | 11:41AM0.76m | 00:10AM0.32m | 12:23PM0.89m | 00:50AM0.38m | ||||||||
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 | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — |
 | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | — | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 382 | 250 | 81 | 98 | 93 | 64 | 161 | 107 | 134 | 331 | 246 | 84 | 72 | 138 | 936 | 1567 | — | 1896 | 1174 | 947 | 921 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 10 | WSW 12 | SW 18 | E 11 | E 11 | SW 11 | SW 8 | E 10 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 |
| kJ | — | — | 83 | 44 | 39 | 109 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 61 | 10 | 2 | 169 | — | — | — | — | — | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 20 | SSW 19 | WSW 12 | S 16 | SSW 10 | E 11 | — | — | E 10 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 15 | 37 | 14 | 5 | 10 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 3 | — | — | — | NNW 2 | — | N 3 | — | NNW 3 | WNW 3 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | — | 3 | 5 | 154 | 1913 | 2614 | 1697 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 199 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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