Surf Forecasts:
Bird Rock surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,287 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bird Rock in the next 16 days are 1.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bird Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down Bird Rock.
Water temp is about 56°F, which is normal for this time of year. Nothing out of the ordinary.
The first chance to get wet is Monday the 24th. It’s glassy, with a 3ft SSW swell at 12 seconds. Clean conditions, but it’s small.
Tuesday the 25th morning has light rain and an onshore breeze, so the quality takes a hit. Thursday the 27th has some clean windows with light offshore winds, but the swell is tiny at 2ft to 3ft. Good for a log.
The first real standout is Friday the 28th morning. A 3ft SW swell, but the period is 18 seconds – that’s a long-period groundswell. With cross-offshore wind, the reef will be offering up some long, lined-up waves. Moderate energy (666).
Saturday the 29th morning is glassy again with a 3ft SW swell at 14 seconds. Clean and fun.
Sunday the 30th morning is another glassy session with a 3ft SW swell at 13 seconds.
The absolute top of the forecast is Monday the 31st. Morning has a 6ft SW groundswell at 17 seconds, with a cross-offshore breeze and clear skies. High energy (2276). This is powerful, excellent surf – but at 6ft, it’s for experienced surfers only. The afternoon is 6ft and still clean.
Tuesday the 1st of September morning still has clean offshore wind with a 4ft SW swell at 15 seconds. Good session.
The forecast goes bad from the 3rd through the 4th with onshore winds. Then Saturday the 5th of September morning brings another excellent swell – 6ft SW at 17 seconds, with light cross-offshore winds and clean conditions. High energy again (1891). Another day for the experts.
After that, the 7th and 8th bring big, messy, onshore swell up to 10ft, but it’s blown out and not worth it for paddling.
Best bets are the mornings from the 29th to the 1st, with Monday the 31st being the top pick. Saturday the 5th of September is the other one to keep an eye on. It gets crowded at times, so get there early for the clean windows.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 255 | 376 | 509 | 376 | 255 | 190 | 821 | 134 | 133 | 88 | 236 | 442 | 717 | 553 | 350 | 293 | 171 | 249 | 683 | 1901 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | off | off | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:27PM1.43m | 9:06AM1.44m | 7:25PM1.34m | 10:33AM1.47m | 9:05PM1.28m | 11:36AM1.55m | 10:46PM1.32m | 12:19PM1.63m | 11:57PM1.42m | 12:53PM1.70m | 00:50AM1.55m | 1:23PM1.76m | 1:34AM1.69m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:38AM0.55m | 2:36PM1.14m | 2:51AM0.60m | 4:31PM1.11m | 4:11AM0.61m | 5:46PM1.00m | 5:20AM0.57m | 6:30PM0.86m | 6:15AM0.52m | 7:03PM0.71m | 7:00AM0.47m | 7:34PM0.55m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — |
mm | — | 10 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 16 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 255 | 376 | 509 | 376 | 166 | 190 | 458 | 107 | 133 | 88 | 140 | 442 | 717 | 553 | 350 | 293 | 171 | 249 | 683 | 1901 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 18 | WSW 17 | ESE 4 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SSE 17 | — | E 9 | S 24 | SSW 21 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 102 | 12 | 246 | 8 | 255 | 167 | — | 134 | 54 | 70 | 236 | 199 | 29 | — | 2 | 11 | 45 | 155 | 37 | 1351 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | S 14 | — | SW 16 | ESE 4 | SW 18 | — | SW 16 | WSW 12 | SW 21 | SSW 9 | S 18 | — | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | SW 20 | S 15 | S 16 |
| kJ | 15 | 15 | — | 129 | 2 | 13 | — | 41 | 15 | 71 | 35 | 25 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 61 | 74 | 188 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | NE 3 | ESE 4 | — | SW 5 | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | 24 | — | 821 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
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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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