Bird Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.35° S 144.30° E

Bird Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bird Rock sea temperature is
14.1° C
0.6° 

Bird Rock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Bird Rock surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 7,698 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bird Rock in the next 16 days are 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 20th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 23rd Jul)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 24th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bird Rock over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve got the lowdown on Bird Rock for the next couple of weeks. We’re starting off with a bit of a slow grind, but the second half of the run has some serious potential.

The first few days are pretty average. Monday the 20th has small 2ft to 2ft swell from the SW with a very long period of 15-16 seconds, but the energy is weak (185). The wind is cross-off to offshore, so it’s clean, but the waves are just too small to get excited about. Tuesday the 21st sees a little bump to 3ft, still SW, with a moderate energy (317) and clean offshore winds in the morning. Surfable, but nothing to write home about. Wednesday and Thursday keep that same small, clean theme, but the size just isn’t there.

Then things get weird. From Thursday the 23rd through Saturday the 26th, the swell jumps dramatically—10ft to 12ft, even hitting 12ft on the 23rd with a massive combined energy of 6200. That’s serious power, but the wind is cross-off, and the wave comment says it’s marginal. This is big, powerful, long-period SW groundswell, and for a reef break like Bird Rock, that kind of size with a period of 14-16 seconds is going to be a beast. This is expert territory only. The water temp is about 57°F, which is normal for the time of year, so bring a good hood.

The real standout window opens up on the morning of Wednesday the 29th. We’ve got a 6ft SSW groundswell with a 16-second period, and the wind is glassy—absolutely dead calm. That’s a rare combination. The energy is strong (1962), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the morning to be out there. The afternoon holds clean with a slight cross-off, still solid at 6ft.

Thursday the 30th is a nice follow-up: 4ft SSW, glassy morning again, clean all day. Friday the 31st keeps the clean vibe with 4-5ft SSW and light winds. Good, solid, clean surf.

Now, for the long-range promise: Sunday the 2nd of August and Monday the 3rd of August. Sunday the 2nd pumps with a 15ft SW swell, 17-second period, and a combined energy of 19006. That is a massive, powerful, very long-period groundswell. The wind is offshore to cross-off, so it’ll be clean but absolutely huge. This is top-tier, expert-only, paddle-out-if-you-dare territory. Given it’s over a week away, the confidence is moderate, but the potential is huge. Monday the 3rd still has a solid 8ft SSW with clean offshore winds.

So, the best on offer: Wednesday the 29th for the rare glassy, high-quality, expert-level conditions. And keep an eye on Sunday the 2nd of August—if it holds, that could be the session of the season.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
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Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
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16
0.5
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15
0.6
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15
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.7
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12
0.9
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13
3
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12
3.5
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14
3
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14
4
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15
2.5
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16
2.4
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15
2.4
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14
2.1
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13
3.5
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13
1.8
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
161
107
134
317
246
108
144
286
2413
4574
3487
7698
3614
2650
2313
1520
3440
918
578
407
298
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
NW
10
NW
10
NW
15
NNW
25
WNW
20
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15
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20
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25
WSW
20
W
25
WNW
35
WNW
25
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20
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25
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20
WSW
15
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20
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15
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High Tide
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
7:41AM1.55m
6:37PM1.52m
8:44AM1.51m
7:19PM1.43m
Low Tide
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
1:11PM1.00m
1:35AM0.44m
2:12PM1.09m
2:29AM0.49m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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8
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Information about the Bird Rock Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Bird Rock provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bird Rock can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bird Rock 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 Rock) 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 Rock 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.

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