Bird Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.35° S 144.30° E

Issued: 9 am 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Bird Rock sea temperature is
14.5° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 4,060 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s. 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 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 6th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 6th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 5th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 17s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, let’s break it down. Rusty here, and we’ve got a look at what’s cooking over the next couple of weeks at Bird Rock – a solid little reef setup.

The pattern kicks off this weekend with a bit of a mixed bag before we settle into a sweet run mid-week and then a proper pulse of energy heading into the back half of the outlook. The water here is sitting at a pretty normal 58°F, just about average for this time of year.

Saturday July 4th is a write-off. We’ve got some size – 12 ft swell from the SW – but the wind is a messy cross-off to cross, and the wave comment says it’s marginal. The combined energy is high (4785) but the conditions just won’t line up. Don’t bother.

Sunday July 5th is also a total no-go. Onshore wind and a big 8 ft swell with a 17-second period means it’s lumpy and blown out. Score is zero. Save your energy.

Now, Monday July 6th morning shows promise. The swell drops to a manageable 4 ft from the SSW with a 14-second period, and a light N wind (3 mph) keeps it clean. Combined energy is modest at 769, but the wave comment says very good. That’s our first real window – small but clean at a reef.

Tuesday July 7th morning is the standout of the first week. Glassy conditions with a 4 ft SW swell, 17-second period, and zero wind. That’s as good as it gets for a clean, smooth session. Energy is 679 – moderate – but the clarity will make up for it. This is a classic small-wave reef day.

Wednesday July 8th sees a bump in energy to 1363, with a 4 ft SW swell and a long 18-second period. Wind is a light cross-on from the east, so it’s not perfect but still very surfable. The long period means the reef will handle it well.

Thursday July 9th and Friday July 10th are clean and calm, with small 3 ft to 3 ft SW swells and light cross-off winds. Good for a longboard or a fun morning cruise, but nothing special.

Then we hit a gap from Saturday July 11th through Monday July 13th – total flop. Swell drops to under 2 ft, combined energy plummets (down to 54), and while it’s clean, there’s just no push. Leave the board at home.

Tuesday July 14th afternoon brings a sudden spike: 10 ft from the SSW, but only 11-second period and cross-shore wind. Energy jumps to 2468 but the conditions are messy – marginal at best.

Wednesday July 15th is better, with a 7 ft SSW swell early, cross-off wind, and a shorter 9-second period. Clean but a bit fat. Not a standout.

Here’s the real deal: Thursday July 16th afternoon kicks off a proper run. 6 ft from the SSW, 16-second period, light cross-off wind, and excellent conditions for experienced surfers. Energy is 2478. This is good.

Friday July 17th afternoon is the absolute peak of the outlook. 13 ft of SW groundswell, 15-second period, with a solid offshore wind (NW at 16 mph). That’s a big, powerful, clean swell – exceptional for experts only. Combined energy hits 10540. If you’ve got the skill, this is the day. Crowds are possible – this spot sees them sometimes – but on a day like this, it’ll be worth the company.

Saturday July 18th morning stays solid with 8 ft from the SSW, offshore wind, and clean conditions, though energy drops to 2753. Still a great session for advanced surfers.

Sunday July 19th winds down with small 4 ft to 4 ft SSW swells and fresh offshore winds. Clean but small.

So, the standout moments are Tuesday July 7th morning for the glassy, clean small-wave session, and Friday July 17th afternoon for the big, expert-only power. Everything else is okay but not epic.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
0
0
1
3
1
2
3
1
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SW
13
2.4
SW
13
2.5
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
17
2.4
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
15
1.2
SW
18
1.5
SSW
18
1.2
SW
16
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
1.1
SW
17
1
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3513
1972
3024
4001
3051
1527
732
501
282
679
587
453
989
1399
748
465
355
772
438
305
195
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
20
SW
15
S
20
SE
20
ESE
15
ENE
5
N
5
E
5
WNW
0
ENE
10
SE
5
ESE
10
E
10
ENE
5
NNW
10
N
5
NE
5
NNW
10
N
10
NE
10
NNE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
2:56PM1.89m
2:42AM1.50m
3:25PM1.89m
3:23AM1.53m
3:53PM1.87m
4:04AM1.57m
4:19PM1.83m
4:47AM1.61m
4:47PM1.79m
5:34AM1.65m
5:18PM1.75m
6:28AM1.69m
5:54PM1.70m
Low Tide
9:12PM0.68m
8:47AM0.39m
9:43PM0.61m
9:23AM0.44m
10:13PM0.54m
9:59AM0.51m
10:43PM0.46m
10:38AM0.59m
11:15PM0.38m
11:21AM0.70m
11:54PM0.30m
12:10PM0.81m
00:39AM0.22m
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7:39
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:39
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5:13
5:14
5:14
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:16
 mm
Temp °C
12
12
11
11
10
9
12
13
11
12
11
12
9
9
10
11
12
10
12
13
10
Feels °C
7
7
6
5
5
4
10
10
10
10
9
11
6
6
8
8
9
8
9
10
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
17
2.4
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
15
1.2
SW
18
1.5
SSW
18
1.2
SW
16
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
1.1
SW
17
1
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
Energy kJ
1272
1303
3024
4001
3051
1527
732
501
282
679
587
453
989
1399
748
465
355
772
438
305
195
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
16
0.9
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.8
ESE
6
0.6
ESE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.2
ESE
4
0.2
S
16
0.1
SE
12
0.9
SW
14
0.3
SSE
18
0.7
SE
5
0.4
ESE
5
0.3
ESE
4
0.1
SE
10
0.2
ESE
4
0.2
E
4
0.1
SE
11
Energy kJ
605
427
125
168
40
18
5
1
21
5
305
61
27
9
4
4
2
1
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
14
0.3
SW
19
0.3
SSE
19
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
12
0.1
S
18
Energy kJ
37
59
69
5
5
3
6
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SW
13
2.4
SW
13
0.9
SE
4
1.3
ESE
6
1
E
5
0.2
NNE
3
Energy kJ
3513
1972
32
98
55
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
1
5
3
4
3
3
2
3
4
2
4
4
3
2
2
3
2
2
1
Distance (km)
3
14
199
75
184
31
0
12
0
0
31
0
16
16
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Torquay
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
8
5
9
5
4
4
8
7
4
5
7
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
9
7
7
5
8
7
5
6
9
8
9
8
5
5
5
4
9
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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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