Bird Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, grab a coffee, let's have a look at what's coming our way. We've got a solid run of surf on the cards for Bird Rock, a classic reef setup, but it's a bit of a mixed bag in terms of conditions. There's a bit of a wait to get things really firing, but there's one standout session that's got my attention.

The water temp is sitting at a pretty average 57°, nothing out of the ordinary for this time of year.

We're starting off slow on Thursday, July 30th. The morning has a 5ft SSW groundswell, with a 13-second period. It's clean, but the cross-off wind will keep it a bit lumpy. The afternoon drops to 5ft, still clean but the same cross-off wind. The combined energy is moderate at 837, but it's not the best of the run.

Friday, July 31st, sees the swell drop a bit. The morning is 4ft from the SW (371 energy) and clean, but the wind is still cross-off. The afternoon is where it gets interesting though – glassy! A 3ft SSW swell with a 12-second period and no wind (409 energy). That's a window of pure, clean conditions for a small, rippable wave.

Saturday, August 1st, is the highlight. The afternoon is a proper standout. The swell jumps to 5ft from the SW, but the period stretches out to a juicy 17 seconds – that's a proper groundswell. The combined energy is a solid 1710, and the wind is a light, clean cross-off. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The long period means it'll be well-shaped and powerful on this reef, with nice gaps between sets for a breather. Crowds are sometimes a problem here, so you'll want to be in the water for that.

Sunday, August 2nd, the wind picks up. Morning has a 4ft SW swell (869 energy) with a strong 12 mph cross-off wind, making it a bit of a battle. The afternoon gets worse with 16 mph winds. It's still surfable, but far from the best.

Monday, August 3rd, is a bit of a write-off. The morning has a 4ft SW swell and a fresh 19 mph offshore wind, which is clean but strong. The afternoon is a no-go with 8ft of SW swell, 22 mph cross-off winds and a risk of thunderstorms. That's expert territory if it's even rideable.

Tuesday, August 4th, the swell drops from 8ft in the morning to 6ft in the afternoon, both from the SW. The wind is still a moderate cross-off and the combined energy is strong (2205 in the morning). It's clean but a bit maxed out and windy.

Wednesday, August 5th, things fade away. A tiny 2ft SSW groundswell with a long 19-second period and a moderate cross-off wind. Not much push.

Thursday, August 6th, picks up a little. The afternoon sees a 3ft SW swell with a 16-second period, clean and a light cross-off wind. Decent for a small wave session.

Friday, August 7th, is a bust. Onshore winds from the SE ruin the 4ft and 5ft SW swells. The wave quality will be poor.

Saturday, August 8th, the morning is clean with a 4ft SW swell (540 energy) and a cross-off wind. The afternoon turns into a chop-fest with a cross-on wind.

Sunday, August 9th, the swell drops to 3ft from the SW. Moderate cross-off wind and light rain. Marginal at best.

Monday, August 10th, has a 4ft SW swell in the morning with a moderate offshore wind from the NW. The afternoon has a 3ft SW groundswell with a 19-second period, but the 22 mph fresh offshore wind is too strong for comfort.

Now, for the long-range promise: Tuesday, August 11th, is looking very good. Morning has a 5ft SW groundswell, 16-second period, and a clean moderate offshore wind (1303 energy). The afternoon repeats the trick with a 5ft SW swell and the same clean offshore wind (1020 energy). This is a solid, promising window.

The rest of the second week from Wednesday the 12th to Friday the 14th is a mix of holding swell around 3ft to 6ft, mostly from the SW, but the wind is often a fresh offshore or cross-off. The standout in this part is Friday afternoon the 14th – a 6ft SSW groundswell with a long 19-second period and a clean, moderate cross-off wind. The combined energy is a strong 2577. That's another one to circle on the calendar.

So, in short, the best on offer is the Saturday afternoon the 1st of August – that 5ft long period groundswell with glassy-ish conditions is your best bet for a quality, powerful session. The long-range standout is Tuesday the 11th of August, and keep Friday the 14th in mind as a solid option too.

Rusty.

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