Bird Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.35° S 144.30° E

Bird Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bird Rock sea temperature is
14.0° C
0.4° 

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 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 11,306 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period. 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 5.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 10th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 14th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 13th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 15s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking at Bird Rock over the next couple of weeks.

We’re kicking off with a solid pulse of groundswell, but it takes a day or two to really find its groove. Friday the 10th starts things off with a clean 3ft SW swell, period way up at 15 seconds, and light cross-off winds. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year – nothing weird there. The energy is moderate (421), and it’s clean, but the size is small. Things get a bit messy Friday afternoon with a weaker, cross-shore wind.

Saturday the 11th is a write-off – strong onshore winds and a tiny 2ft swell. You’d be better off doing something else.

Sunday the 12th is where it starts to get interesting, but it’s not for everyone. The swell jumps to 5ft, then 6ft by the afternoon, with a 12-second period. The wind goes hard offshore on Sunday morning – 40 km/h from the WNW. That’s clean, but the combined energy is already strong (718 and 1100), and that much wind makes paddling a mission. This is big, powerful, and only for experienced surfers.

Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th are the real standout window. The swell is pumping: 7ft to 8ft of SW groundswell, with a very long 16-second period. The energy is huge (3165 and 2771). Fresh offshore winds keep it looking epic. But listen – this is heavy. At over 8ft, this is expert-only territory. The long period will make it grind on the reef, which is exactly what Bird Rock likes. The afternoon on Tuesday drops a little but it’s still solid.

Wednesday the 15th is the best for the experienced crew. The swell drops to 6ft, still a solid SSW groundswell at 15 seconds, with gentle offshore winds in the morning – 15 km/h from the WNW. It’s clean, powerful, and way more manageable. The energy is still strong (1546). This is your best shot if you’ve got the skills.

Thursday the 16th looks sweet for a broader range. The swell drops to 4ft, period still long at 14 seconds, and Thursday afternoon turns glassy with no wind and a clear sky. That’s as clean as it gets. The energy is moderate (667). Good for a fun session.

Friday the 17th is another good one – 5ft SSW swell, 16-second period, light offshore winds. Clean and consistent. Not a standout, but very solid.

After that, the week of the 18th onward fades fast. The swell drops under 3ft, winds turn onshore or cross-off, and the energy drops to weak or moderate. A few days in the 20s have a bit of life with a 3ft SW swell and offshore winds, but it’s marginal. From the 19th to the 25th, there’s a long stretch of poor to marginal conditions. The best of that late period is Friday the 24th with a 4ft SW swell and light offshore winds, but it’s not the quality of the earlier days.

The best of the whole window: Without a doubt, Wednesday the 15th morning. That 6ft, 15-second SSW groundswell with gentle offshore winds and clean conditions is the sweet spot for experienced surfers. The Monday-Tuesday before that is bigger and more powerful, but it’s for the hardcore only.

Crowds are possible at Bird Rock, especially on the good days, but it’s a reef break that handles the crowd pretty well.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Sun morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NW by Wed night).

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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14
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1.6
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12
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Energy kJ
421
313
206
134
125
158
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1100
1086
2028
2075
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5639
1546
1295
934
597
553
589
Wind (km/h)
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NE
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25
NNE
35
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High Tide
5:54PM1.70m
7:30AM1.71m
6:39PM1.65m
8:40AM1.74m
7:35PM1.61m
9:55AM1.78m
8:45PM1.58m
11:07AM1.84m
10:05PM1.58m
12:09PM1.92m
11:25PM1.62m
1:04PM1.99m
00:38AM1.70m
Low Tide
12:10PM0.81m
00:39AM0.22m
1:09PM0.92m
1:34AM0.17m
2:18PM1.01m
2:38AM0.14m
3:38PM1.04m
3:48AM0.11m
4:58PM0.99m
4:59AM0.08m
6:08PM0.88m
6:06AM0.06m
7:07PM0.73m
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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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