Bird Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break down the next couple of weeks. Honestly, the first bit is a washout. Sunday is small, junky, and crossed-up with a fresh breeze. Not worth getting wet for. Expect weak ankle-biters in the 2ft range and a whole lot of nothing.

The first real window opens up on Monday the 10th. We get a proper groundswell out of the southwest – 4ft or so – with a long 19-second period. The energy jumps to 1026, which tells you there's some real meat behind it. The morning has an offshore breeze and it's going to be glassy, lined-up, and clean. This is the pick of the week. That long period will make it seem bigger, and it’ll be pushing through nicely. The afternoon wind swings onshore, so the morning session is the only one that counts.

Tuesday the 11th is still worth a paddle. You’re looking at 3ft to 4ft of southwest swell with offshore winds in the morning. It's a bit less powerful (energy around 446), but it’ll still be fun and clean.

Now, hold on to your hat, because Wednesday the 12th brings a big, raw chunk of energy – up to 10ft with a massive 6167 energy reading. But the conditions are marginal, the wind is cross-off, and the tide is all wrong. This is a day for expert chargers only. It’s going to be big, unruly, and most likely closing out. After that, Thursday the 13th settles a bit, but it’s still a solid 7ft plus, with better morning winds. That’s another one for the experienced crew, with excellent conditions for them. Friday the 14th is similar, again with a bit of size.

But for the average surfer, Monday the 10th is your standout. It's clean, has good energy, and a proper swell direction. Don't sleep on it.

After that, the weekend goes onshore and bumpy. The size drops, and so does the quality. We get a bit of a lull, with weak, small waves and poor winds. There’s a brief moment on Monday the 17th when the wind goes glassy and there’s a 4ft swell, but it’s not got much energy behind it. Then it’s back to small and ordinary. The energy readings become two-digit numbers, meaning there’s just nothing happening. This flat spell runs through the 20th, 21st, and into the 22nd. It’s a real dead period.

Water temps are sitting at 56 degrees, which is normal for this time of year. So, don't expect any surprises.

Bottom line: Monday the 10th is the one to clear your schedule for. If you're a proper charger, keep an eye on Thursday the 13th. The rest of the window is either too small, too messy, or too big and sketchy. It’s a waiting game after the first couple of days of proper surf, and the long-range stuff looks like it might rebuild, but that’s a long way out. For now, get it on Monday.

Rusty.

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