Surf Forecasts:
Bird Rock surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 2,553 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s 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 (Aug 29) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bird Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s talk Bird Rock in feet and miles per hour now.
The run starts Saturday the 29th of August. Morning brings a 4ft SW swell, 14-second period, with a light offshore breeze from the WNW—crisp and clean. Water is 56°, slightly warmer than normal. Energy sits at 470, moderate. This reef is for advanced surfers only, and crowds can show up.
Sunday the 30th of August morning is better: 5ft from the SSW, 13-second period, light cross-off WNW wind, clean. Energy climbs to 835. Get out early.
The real highlight is Monday the 31st of August morning. Swell holds at 5ft from the SW, 14-second period, and the wind goes glass—dead calm. This is as good as it gets. Energy is strong at 1063. Don’t miss it.
Tuesday the 1st of September has a 5ft SW groundswell, 16-second period, with NW cross-off wind at around 12 mph. Clean but breezy.
Wednesday the 2nd of September morning punches up: 8ft from the WSW, 14 seconds. That’s big. Energy at 3130. Expert only. Cross-off wind keeps it clean.
Thursday the 3rd through Saturday the 5th of September stays in the 5ft to 8ft range, mostly clean. The 5th of September afternoon hits 10ft with energy at 4876—heavy stuff.
Sunday the 6th of September drops to 5ft but the wind is a fresh 19 mph offshore. Clean but a paddle.
Second week: Wednesday the 9th of September afternoon brings 7ft SW, 17-second period, light variable wind, energy at 2714. Excellent for experienced surfers. Thursday the 10th of September is another gem: morning 6ft SW with offshore wind, afternoon 7ft SSW, period 16 seconds, light wind, energy 2579.
Saturday the 12th of September: morning 6ft SSW, 12 seconds, energy 1930, moderate offshore. Afternoon has a tiny but super long 4ft SSW swell at 20 seconds, energy 2310—silky and powerful on the reef.
Sunday the 13th of September fades to 4ft and smaller.
Top calls: Monday the 31st of August morning for glass, and Wednesday the 9th through Thursday the 10th for bigger, clean groundswell. Experts, keep your eyes on the 8ft+ days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 466 | 469 | 465 | 669 | 845 | 895 | 857 | 672 | 1271 | 871 | 566 | 341 | 2553 | 743 | 1229 | 1179 | 1253 | 816 | 754 | 1074 | 1314 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 12:53PM1.70m | 00:50AM1.55m | 1:23PM1.76m | 1:34AM1.69m | 1:52PM1.81m | 2:14AM1.81m | 2:20PM1.83m | 2:52AM1.90m | 2:48PM1.85m | 3:31AM1.96m | 3:17PM1.85m | 4:11AM1.96m | 3:49PM1.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:03PM0.71m | 7:00AM0.47m | 7:34PM0.55m | 7:40AM0.45m | 8:04PM0.40m | 8:17AM0.45m | 8:34PM0.26m | 8:53AM0.47m | 9:06PM0.15m | 9:29AM0.52m | 9:40PM0.08m | 10:05AM0.60m | 10:18PM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 19 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 466 | 469 | 465 | 669 | 845 | 895 | 857 | 672 | 1271 | 871 | 566 | 341 | 572 | 743 | 1229 | 1179 | 1253 | 816 | 754 | 1074 | 1314 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | E 9 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SSW 20 | — | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | — | — | SW 17 | S 16 | — | S 16 | — | — | — | — | S 17 | S 15 |
| kJ | 4 | 2 | 18 | 98 | 39 | — | 190 | 470 | 844 | — | — | 148 | 5 | — | 44 | — | — | — | — | 51 | 40 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 23 | — | S 15 | S 15 | — | S 14 | — | — | — | — | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 11 | — | 68 | 17 | — | 16 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NW 4 | NW 3 | WSW 14 | — | WNW 3 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NW 4 | N 5 |
| kJ | — | 47 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 14 | 2 | 2553 | — | 6 | — | — | — | 3 | 10 | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 235 |
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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).
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