Bird Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s heading our way for Bird Rock.

The next 16 days have a bit of a slow start, but once it gets going, there’s some real quality in the mix. We’re kicking off on Sunday, July 26th, with a clean 4.3ft SSW swell. The wind is a cross-offshore breeze from the WNW, keeping things tidy. The water temperature is sitting at 56.7°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (399), so nothing too crazy, but it’s a nice, gentle intro to the week.

Sunday afternoon, the wind swings to a light offshore from the NW, cleaning up the 3.6ft SW swell even more. By Monday, July 27th, we’ve got a solid offshore breeze again, but the swell drops a little to 3.0ft. It’s still clean, but the energy is a bit weaker (279). Tuesday morning, July 28th, sees a fresh offshore blowing at 18.6 mph, with a 3.0ft SW swell and a longer period of 13 seconds. The energy jumps up (450), but the size is small. Tuesday afternoon, the swell picks up to 4.3ft from the SSW with a period of 15 seconds, and the energy jumps to 762. That’s a nice long-period groundswell, but the wind is a strong cross-off, so it’ll be a bit bumpy.

Now, Wednesday, July 29th, is where things get interesting. The morning brings 5.2ft of SW swell at a 16-second period, and the energy is pumping (1959). The wind is an 18.6 mph cross-off, so it’s a bit on the stronger side, but the combination of size and period is serious. By Wednesday afternoon, it’s a solid 9.8ft SW swell at 15 seconds, with a massive energy of 6466. That’s a lot of water moving. This is proper, heavy groundswell. With that size and power, this is strictly for experienced surfers only. The wind stays cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but it’s a beast.

The swell drops back to 5.2ft on Thursday, July 30th, with a 13-second period. The wind is lighter from the W, so it’s cleaner. The energy is still decent (841). Friday, July 31st, brings a smaller 3.6ft SSW swell, but the wind is a light cross-off from the WNW, making for a really clean morning session. The energy is moderate (398).

Heading into the first weekend of August, Saturday, August 1st, is small but clean. The wind is light, and the swell is a tiny 2.3ft to 3.0ft, but with a very long 16-second period on the afternoon. It’s a beautiful, clean day for a longboard or a fish. The energy is still moderate (405).

Sunday, August 2nd, is a standout. The swell bumps up to 3.9ft in the morning, building to 4.6ft by the afternoon, both from the SW with a 17-second period. The wind is a gentle cross-off from the N. The energy is strong (1001-1238). This is a classic Bird Rock setup: a long-period SW groundswell with clean conditions. The longer period means the waves will have good shape and power, but at a point break like this, it’ll line up beautifully. This is the best on offer for the first week.

The second week starts with a bit of a drop-off. Monday, August 3rd, has a 3.6ft SW swell, but the wind is stronger from the WNW, and the energy is moderate (619). It’s not great. Tuesday, August 4th, builds back up. The morning sees 4.9ft swell with a 13-second period, and by the afternoon, it’s 5.6ft SW swell with a massive 20-second period and an energy of 3856. That’s a very long-period groundswell. The wind is a moderate cross-off, so it’s clean. This is a big, powerful swell, but the 20-second period means the sets will be spaced out. It’s still only for experienced surfers.

Wednesday, August 5th, is the absolute highlight of the entire forecast. The morning brings 6.2ft of SSW swell at a 16-second period, with a light offshore wind from the N. The

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