
Surf Forecasts:
Bird Rock surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 9,657 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period. 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 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 7AM. 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bird Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Bird Rock.
The first week isn’t much to write home about these next few days. We’ve got a bit of small, clean surf on Tuesday the 21st, with waves around 3ft from the SW and a 14-second period, and light offshore winds from the NNW. It’s a clean start, but the energy is only moderate (317), so it’s nothing to get too excited about. Wednesday the 22nd drops off and the wind picks up, so not your best bet.
Then we hit a proper run of size. Thursday the 23rd through to Saturday the 25th sees the swell pump up, but it’s not clean. The winds are cross-offshore, and the wave heights climb from 6ft to 11ft. The combined swell energy gets strong to very strong (1442 to 4657), but the conditions are described as marginal, so it’s messy and powerful. The swell is coming from the SW and SSW, which is the optimum direction for this spot, so the lines will be there, but the wind is making it a bit of a wrestling match. This is expert territory at these sizes—over 8ft, it’s only for those with the skills.
Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th offer a bit of a drop in size and a cleaner outlook, but the energy is moderate (475 to 821). The wind is still cross-offshore, so it’s rideable but not a standout.
Now, here’s the real window. Tuesday the 28th of July is where it’s at. The morning and afternoon both have solid 8ft SW groundswell with a very long period of 16 seconds. The wind turns light and offshore from the NW and NNW. The energy is strong (2765 to 2831), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the best on offer. The long period means the waves will have plenty of grunt and shape, and those offshore winds will have them standing up nicely. Keep in mind, with a 16-second period, the sets are spaced out, so paddling out is easier, but the wave itself is powerful. It’s a reef break, so it’s an advanced spot, and it can get crowded sometimes.
The rest of the first week into August looks like a slow fade. Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th hold onto some size (7ft to 8ft) with good long-period SSW swells, but the wind is a bit stronger or cross-off. Still, Thursday afternoon on the 30th has a 10ft SW swell with a 15-second period and light wind, with very strong energy (5539). That’s a serious wave for the experts.
After that, it’s a downhill slide. Friday the 31st of July has onshore winds and big, messy swell (11ft to 10ft), so that’s a pass. From Saturday the 1st of August onward, the size drops, the wind picks up, and the energy falls off. By Monday the 3rd of August, we’re down to 2ft and weak energy (111). There’s a gap of several days with no real recommendations here.
So, to wrap it up: the pick of the fortnight is Tuesday the 28th of July. Solid 8ft SW groundswell, long period, clean offshore winds, and strong energy. That’s the day to clear your schedule. The only other real shout is Thursday the 30th of July afternoon for the big-wave crew.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
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134 | 317 | 246 | 108 | 144 | 136 | 1984 | 1407 | 3031 | 2923 | 3887 | 2771 | 1653 | 1289 | 3417 | 864 | 449 | 242 | 187 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:25AM1.80m | 4:26PM1.92m | 5:13AM1.75m | 4:59PM1.82m | 6:00AM1.69m | 5:30PM1.72m | 6:48AM1.62m | 6:02PM1.61m | 7:41AM1.55m | 6:37PM1.52m | 8:44AM1.51m | 7:19PM1.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:13PM0.24m | 10:20AM0.48m | 10:53PM0.23m | 11:01AM0.63m | 11:32PM0.26m | 11:41AM0.76m | 00:10AM0.32m | 12:23PM0.89m | 00:50AM0.38m | 1:11PM1.00m | 1:35AM0.44m | 2:12PM1.09m | 2:29AM0.49m | ||||||
— | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 |
Feels °C | 7 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
134 | 317 | 246 | 108 | 144 | 136 | 822 | 1407 | 1626 | 2917 | 3887 | 2771 | 1653 | 1289 | 1192 | 864 | 449 | 242 | 187 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | E 11 | E 11 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 8 | SW 14 | S 14 | — | — | S 17 | S 15 | — | — | — | — | WSW 16 | SW 16 | — |
10 | 2 | 2 | 33 | 34 | 22 | 313 | 35 | — | — | 284 | 163 | — | — | — | — | 26 | 10 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | — | — | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 3 | — | NW 3 | WNW 3 | WSW 3 | SW 12 | — | SW 14 | SW 13 | — | — | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | SW 12 | — | NW 2 | WNW 2 | NW 3 |
— | 5 | — | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1984 | — | 3031 | 2923 | — | — | 6 | 3 | 3417 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 574 | 532 | 3 | 35 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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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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