Surf Forecasts:
Bird Rock surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 5,182 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bird Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab your board. This is Rusty, with a look at what's coming our way.
Honestly, the next couple of days are pretty flat. We’re looking at a real gap in the action until the middle of the week. The ocean is just taking a nap.
Our first real chance to get wet comes on Monday, July 21st. It’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s something. The morning has small 3ft swell from the SW with a 14-second period, so there’s some decent shape in the water. The combined energy is moderate (269), and the wind is a light cross-off, keeping things clean. Tuesday afternoon is similar, but the energy drops off a bit. It’s a start.
Now, hold on to your leash, because Thursday the 23rd is where things get wild. The swell jacks up to a massive 13ft from the SW. The combined energy is an insane 6511, but the wind is howling at 15 mph and cross-shore. This is not a day for the faint of heart. The look is messy, and honestly, for a reef break like Bird Rock, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. It's strictly for the experts, and even then, you’ll be chewing on the rough stuff.
Friday the 24th is still big and powerful, with 7ft to 8ft SW swell and a long 14-second period. The wind is still a strong cross-off, so it’s clean but heavy. The energy is still very strong (1704). This is still expert territory.
The true standout of this whole forecast is Saturday, July 25th. The swell drops to a much more manageable 6ft in the morning, still from the SSW, with a moderate combined energy of 996. The wind is a gentle cross-off, and the forecast calls for “very good surf conditions.” It’s still a solid size, so it’s not for beginners, but for the experienced surfer, this is the window. The crowd at Bird Rock can be a factor sometimes, but for this kind of quality, it’s worth the company.
After that, the swell slowly fades through the end of the month. The week of the 28th looks promising on paper, with another big pulse of 13ft on Tuesday the 28th with a perfect offshore wind. The energy is colossal (8973), and the quality is there for experienced surfers. But it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it. The water temperature right now is about average for the time of year.
So, to sum it up: get through the flat start, keep the 23rd for the big wave crew only, and circle Saturday, July 25th on your calendar. That’s your best bet.
Stay wet, stay salty.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue night, min 6°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 83 | 111 | 93 | 109 | 206 | 107 | 134 | 269 | 208 | 85 | 92 | 431 | 2536 | 5009 | 5182 | 1884 | 1704 | 2626 | 1987 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 8:50AM0.22m | 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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 | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | E 10 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 81 | 111 | 93 | 64 | 206 | 107 | 134 | 269 | 208 | 85 | 92 | 2 | 795 | 1502 | 1664 | 1884 | 1704 | 2626 | 1987 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 10 | WSW 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | SW 11 | SW 8 | — | — | — | SSW 18 | — | — | S 16 | S 14 |
| kJ | 83 | 44 | 39 | 109 | 19 | 27 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 45 | 16 | — | — | — | 218 | — | — | 306 | 102 |
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 3 | N 3 | — | N 3 | — | NNW 2 | WNW 3 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | NW 3 | N 4 | NW 4 | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 5 | — | 1 | 3 | 431 | 2536 | 5009 | 5182 | 2 | 1 | 5 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 518 | 14 | 0 | 35 | 35 | 3 |
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