Bird Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about Bird Rock. This is a reef setup, pretty exposed to the swell, and it’s a spot that should be on your radar for those clean, glassy windows.

Right now, Monday afternoon is a write-off. That’s 16 mph cross-onshore wind with 5ft of choppy, short-period slop. No one wants that. Forget it.

Tuesday morning is where the mood shifts. We get a light cross-offshore breeze, and a groundswell from the southwest at 5ft with a long 18-second period. The water is 57°, just about normal for this time of year. That is clean, lined-up, powerful surf on the reef. This is the standout session – the energy is high at 1070, and it’s gonna be a proper paddle-out. Just keep an eye on the crowds, which can show up here sometimes.

The 18-second period means the swell will have serious grunt, but also longer lulls between sets. That makes it easier to get out back, and on a reef, those waves will hold their shape beautifully. This is the one to aim for.

Wednesday morning gets a bit dicey. The swell jumps to 8ft from the SSW, which is solid, but the wind goes cross-shore at 19 mph. That’s a lumpy, messy picture with 4679 energy behind it. It’s borderline, and with that size, it’s really only for the experienced crew. The wind stays nasty all Wednesday, so it’s a tough call.

Thursday morning drops to 8ft, still a bit cross-chop-mod, but better. Still hefty swell, not for the faint-hearted.

Friday cleans up a bit with lighter winds but stays in the 5ft to 6ft range. It’s just not as punchy as Tuesday.

Saturday 12 September is a beauty. Light offshore winds from the NNW in the morning, then glassy cross-off in the afternoon. The swell sits at 5ft with a 15-second period. It will be clean, with good shape. Another real highlight.

From the 13th onward, the swell drops off significantly. Sunday and Monday see it fade into the 3ft and 2ft range. Still clean enough on Monday with offshore wind, but small and weak.

The middle of the week from the 15th to the 17th is a write-off again – cross and cross-on winds, poor quality, and chop. Not worth paddling out.

Then look at Sunday 20 September. The afternoon session shows light offshore winds from the NW, 5ft of southwest swell with a 16-second period, and the combined energy sits at 1623. That is clean, lined-up, and well-shaped. Comes with the long period, so again, reef will love it, and it’s another standout. The confidence is good given it’s only a week and a half out, but still solid promise.

After that, from the 21st, it fades into small, ordinary waves around 3–4ft, with clean but unexciting cross-offshore breezes. The energy drops right off, and by the 22nd, it’s just marginal.

So to wrap it up: Tuesday 8 September and Saturday 20 September afternoon are your true standouts. Big, long-period groundswell, clean winds, and solid power. Get in the water.

Rusty.

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