
Surf Forecasts:
Bird Rock surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 6,019 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bird Rock in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bird Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, Rusty here again.
Alright, let’s break down Bird Rock over the next couple weeks.
The start is easy and small, then a big pulse hits mid-week, and after that it settles into a cleaner, more manageable rhythm with some beautiful long-period swells.
We open Sunday July 26. Morning there’s some clouds and a light cross-off breeze out of the WNW at 9 mph, with a 4.3 ft SSW swell coming in at 11 seconds. Combined wave energy is moderate at 399. It’s doable but not the pick. The afternoon glass-off is where it’s at – wind drops to just 3 mph from the NNW and turns glassy. Same 3.9 ft SSW swell cleans right up. That’s the morning-to-afternoon switch worth chasing.
Monday the 27th swell drops to 3 ft, SW direction still, with a clean offshore NW breeze at 9 mph in the morning. Energy is 238 – lower. The afternoon picks up a moderate 12 mph cross-off breeze from the NNW, but the waves hold at 3 ft. It’s rideable but feels lackluster.
Tuesday July 28 morning has 3.6 ft SW, 13-second period, offshore NNW wind at 19 mph – clean and punchy, with moderate energy at 437. The afternoon brings 4.3 ft SSW at a long 15 seconds, with a strong offshore WNW wind at 22 mph. Combined energy jumps to 720. This is a well groomed, decent groundswell. That long period might run a bit straight but on Bird Rock reef, it can still shape up nicely.
Wednesday July 29 gets serious. Morning shows 9.8 ft from the SSW at 16 seconds, but the wind is cross-shore from the SW at 22 mph with rain showers. Combined energy is massive at 4267. That’s for experts only after 8 ft – way too big for beginners. The afternoon cleans up with a cross-off wind from the WSW at 19 mph and a 11.5 ft SW swell at 15 seconds. Energy goes through the roof at 6791. This is the big one – huge, powerful, but only for experienced chargers. Expect heavy water moving.
Thursday the 30th drops to 5.2 ft in the morning, cross-off west wind at 12 mph, energy 854 – moderate. Clean but nothing crazy. The afternoon returns to size: 7.9 ft SW, 13 seconds, cross-shore SW wind at 16 mph, energy jumps to 2526. There’s cross-chop in the water but it’s still pushing strong. Good for strong surfers, but beginners stay out.
Friday July 31: morning 3.9 ft, clean with gentle cross-off breeze, 426 energy. Afternoon small, 3.3 ft, cross-shore, light ripples. Not a highlight.
Saturday August 1 is special. Morning has 3 ft SW but with an 18-second period, light offshore from the NNW at 6 mph. Energy is moderate at 617. The afternoon glass-off with 4.6 ft SW, 17-second period, and absolutely no wind. Combined energy 1259 – strong but glassy. Crowds can happen here at times, but for quality this is the top of the second week. Long period, clean, and perfect conditions for the reef.
Sunday the 2nd stays moderate, 4.3 ft, 15 seconds, cross-off, clean.
Monday August 3 has moderate offshore NW wind at 16 mph, 3 ft SW at 15 seconds. Tuesday the 4th starts tiny, 2.3 ft, poor conditions, but the afternoon pushes 5.2 ft with moderate energy (998). Wednesday the 5th: 3.9 ft SW, 14 seconds, gentle cross-off at 9 mph, 710 energy – clean and very good. Thursday the 6th morning is even better with 4.3 ft SSW at 14 seconds, light 6 mph cross-off, energy 701, glassy. That’s a great window.
Friday
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue night, light winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
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527 | 372 | 305 | 212 | 182 | 195 | 476 | 437 | 720 | 1059 | 4267 | 5115 | 2523 | 850 | 1886 | 458 | 378 | 280 | 255 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 8:44AM1.51m | 7:19PM1.43m | 9:57AM1.51m | 8:17PM1.36m | 11:09AM1.55m | 9:38PM1.32m | 12:07PM1.63m | 11:00PM1.33m | 12:51PM1.71m | 00:08AM1.38m | 1:28PM1.78m | 1:02AM1.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:35AM0.44m | 2:12PM1.09m | 2:29AM0.49m | 3:35PM1.13m | 3:34AM0.51m | 5:06PM1.10m | 4:41AM0.50m | 6:14PM1.02m | 5:41AM0.46m | 7:02PM0.92m | 6:32AM0.42m | 7:40PM0.80m | |||||||
— | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 7 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | — | S 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
527 | 372 | 305 | 212 | 182 | 195 | 476 | 437 | 720 | 1059 | — | 418 | 1556 | 850 | 640 | 458 | 378 | 280 | 255 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 15 | — | NE 5 | — | — | SW 15 | — | S 14 | — | S 24 | SSW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 |
— | 27 | 11 | 25 | 56 | 103 | 42 | — | 1 | — | — | 918 | — | 4 | — | 11 | 45 | 98 | 177 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 10 | — | — | — | — | S 13 | S 20 | S 19 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 340 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 2 | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | N 4 | NNW 3 | NW 4 | WNW 3 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 12 | 12 | 21 | 4 | 4267 | 5115 | 2523 | — | 1886 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 327 | 334 | 71 | 702 | 1172 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
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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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