Bird Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.35° S 144.30° E

Bird Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bird Rock sea temperature is
13.9° C
0.4° 

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 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 10,661 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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 (Jul 28) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 26th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 28th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 29th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s break down what’s happenin’ at Bird Rock for the next 16 days.

The water temp is 57°F, which is about average for this time of year. We’re starting with a big pulse of long-period groundswell, but the wind is gonna be a headache for the first few days. Thursday morning the 23rd brings a solid 12ft SW swell, 14-second period, and a massive combined energy of 7214. That’s a lot of power. The wind is cross-off from the W at 12 mph, so it stays clean, but the wave comment calls it marginal. By Thursday afternoon, the swell jumps to 13ft, still SW, same period, and energy hits 7834—that’s a deep, heavy ocean. Wind picks up to 16 mph from the WSW, still cross-off, so it’s clean but this is expert-only territory. Over 8ft, it’s for the experienced.

Friday the 24th: morning has 8ft from the SSW, 15-second period, 3762 energy, wind cross-off. Friday afternoon goes back to 13ft SW, 14 seconds, 8206 energy, with wind at 19 mph, still cross-off. Saturday the 25th drops a little: 7ft SSW in the morning, 13 seconds, 1394 energy, then 10ft SW in the afternoon, 12 seconds, 4032 energy. Wind is cross-off all day, so it’s surfable but not great.

Sunday the 26th sees the swell fade. Morning’s 4ft, afternoon 4ft, both SW, periods around 11 seconds. Energy drops to 390 and 339—weak. Wind goes light cross-off, and the afternoon gets a “good surf conditions” note, but it’s small. Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th are tiny, with swell under 3ft, but the wind goes offshore from the NW. Clean, but not enough wave. Tuesday morning has 3ft SW, 12-second period, 402 energy, with a fresh offshore at 19 mph—clean but tiny.

Then we hit a bad stretch. Wednesday the 29th brings a 13ft SSW swell, 16-second period, 7238 energy, but the wind is a nasty cross-on from the SSW at 22 mph. The wave comment is “poor surf conditions,” and it’s a 0/10. Rough, lumpy, not worth it. Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st are similar—cross-on wind, dropping swell, poor. Saturday the 1st of August is still poor, with 4ft SW and cross-on wind. Sunday the 2nd improves a little: 5ft SW, 16-second period, 1112 energy, with light cross-shore wind at 6 mph. Still marginal, but cleaner.

Now, the standout. Monday the 3rd of August morning is the best on offer. We’ve got a 6ft SW swell, 16-second period, 1548 energy—moderate power, but that long period means proper groundswell. The wind is offshore from the NW at 9 mph, which is a gentle breeze, keeping the reef clean. The wave comment says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is the session. Crowds are sometimes there, so you might have company, but the swell direction matches the optimum for Bird Rock, so it’ll be well-shaped.

After that, it drops off. Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th are small, around 3ft to 3ft, with offshore or cross-off wind, clean but weak. Thursday the 6th has a bit more size—4ft in the morning, 6ft in the afternoon, with a long 19-second period, but the wind goes onshore from the SE in the afternoon, killing it. Friday the 7th is poor, with cross-onshore wind.

There’s a big gap of poor conditions from the 29th of July through the 2nd of August. The real standout is Monday the 3rd of August morning. For experienced surfers, that’s the one to chase. The rest is either too big with bad wind, or too small. Keep an eye on it, but for now, that Monday morning is the pick.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Tue night).

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Tuesday
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16
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2.1
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Energy kJ
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3464
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1686
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2966
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1018
3144
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Wind (km/h)
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25
WSW
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25
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15
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High Tide
5:30PM1.72m
6:48AM1.62m
6:02PM1.61m
7:41AM1.55m
6:37PM1.52m
8:44AM1.51m
7:19PM1.43m
9:57AM1.51m
8:17PM1.36m
11:09AM1.55m
9:38PM1.32m
12:07PM1.63m
11:00PM1.33m
Low Tide
11:41AM0.76m
00:10AM0.32m
12:23PM0.89m
00:50AM0.38m
1:11PM1.00m
1:35AM0.44m
2:12PM1.09m
2:29AM0.49m
3:35PM1.13m
3:34AM0.51m
5:06PM1.10m
4:41AM0.50m
6:14PM1.02m
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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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