Bird Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.35° S 144.30° E

Bird Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bird Rock sea temperature is
13.5°C
0.6° 

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 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,171 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s is also forecast. 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 1.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 26th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 26th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 30th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here.

Alright, let's have a look at the outlook for Bird Rock. This is a reef setup that's pretty consistent, and we've got a solid run of south-west swells on the way. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off, to be honest. Wednesday the 26th is a no-go with cross-onshore winds and poor surf. Thursday the 27th cleans right up with glassy conditions in the afternoon, but the waves are tiny and ordinary. Friday the 28th morning has some clean lines from a long-period SW groundswell (18 seconds), but the energy is moderate (719) and the surf is marginal. Friday afternoon turns choppy again.

Now, Saturday the 29th morning is looking better. We've got a 3ft SW swell with a cross-offshore wind, making for clean waves. The energy is moderate (416). It's not pumping, but it's a solid, fun option.

The real standout, and I'm getting a bit excited here, is the whole of Monday the 31st of August. We're looking at a 6ft SSW swell with a very long period of 15 seconds. This is a proper groundswell. The combined energy is strong (1332). With a light cross-offshore breeze in the morning turning offshore in the afternoon, it's going to be clean and powerful. This is the best day on offer. Bird Rock is a reef, so it'll handle that long period beautifully.

After that, we get a run of strong offshore winds from Tuesday the 1st of September onwards, but the swell dips a bit. The conditions are clean, but the quality is marginal. The next clear standout is on Friday the 4th of September. The afternoon session is a ripper: 5ft SW swell, very long period (15 seconds), with a light cross-offshore wind and massive energy (1769). It's set up for excellent surf for experienced surfers.

The following week has a couple of real heavyweight days. Saturday the 5th of September is a cracker for experienced surfers only. We're looking at a 7ft SSW swell, very long period (17 seconds), with a gentle offshore wind. The energy is very strong (2686). That's a proper, powerful groundswell.

Sunday the 6th of September pushes it even bigger with an 8ft SW swell, but the wind is howling at 35 km/h, making it marginal and messy. That's more of a kite-surfing day than a clean paddle session.

The outlook then shows a continuation of clean, solid SW swells through the 8th and 9th of September, with energy levels in the strong range. The 9th of September afternoon has a 6ft SSW swell with a moderate offshore wind and excellent conditions for experienced surfers. It's a promising end to the forecast period.

So, to sum it up: Monday the 31st of August is your top pick for a classic, clean, powerful surf. Friday the 4th of September afternoon is also a standout. The following week has some big, powerful swells, but keep an eye on the wind.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
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3
3
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
15
1
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
10
0.8
SSW
11
0.3
SW
21
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
18
1.2
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
1
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
17
1.8
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
15
1.5
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
255
260
458
134
133
86
221
442
822
644
412
293
357
624
673
1777
1332
1206
1074
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
15
SW
20
S
10
WNW
10
WNW
5
W
15
WNW
15
WSW
15
SSW
10
W
10
W
20
SSW
10
W
5
WSW
10
S
5
WSW
10
N
10
NW
15
NNW
Wind State
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cross-on
cross-off
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glassy
off
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cross-on
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High Tide
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
1:52PM1.81m
2:14AM1.81m
Low Tide
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
7:40AM0.45m
8:04PM0.40m
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6:54
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6:48
6:47
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5:54
5:55
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Temp °C
12
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12
10
13
14
12
12
13
10
12
12
9
13
13
11
17
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14
Feels °C
9
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9
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7
12
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18
11
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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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