
Surf Forecasts:
Bird Rock surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 18s period, SW swell with 16,642 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 10AM (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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. 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 5.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bird Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s get into it.
We’re looking at a pretty wild run over the next couple of weeks here at Bird Rock. This is an advanced reef break that’s fairly consistent and picks up a SW swell best. The water’s sitting at about 57°, which is basically normal for this time of year.
It’s a slow start Saturday morning, the 5th. There’s a solid 5ft SW groundswell with a very long 15-second period pumping in, and the combined wave energy is strong at 1118. It’s clean with a fresh offshore from the NW, so it’ll look good, but the forecast is marginal and the score isn’t there. Saturday arvo gets a bit messier with a cross-offshore wind.
Sunday the 6th morning actually cleans right up. Swell drops to 3ft from the SW, but it’s a light cross-offshore breeze and clean conditions. The energy is moderate at 602, but it’s a proper little window. The arvo, however, sees a jump to 8ft SW with a 14-second period and the energy spikes hard to 3046. It’s cross-shore with a light breeze, so that’s a big, solid wave for experienced surfers.
Monday the 7th is a write-off. Tiny swell, messy winds, and choppy conditions. Tuesday the 8th has a promising morning: 3ft SW groundswell with a very long 18-second period, light offshore wind from the W, and clean conditions. Energy is 1070. It’s a clean, lined-up reef wave.
Now, here’s the standout of the first week. Wednesday the 9th afternoon. We get a proper pulse: 13ft SW groundswell with an incredibly long 19-second period. The combined energy hits 16874, which is very strong. The wind is a fresh cross-shore, creating some lumpy chop, but for a reef break, that size and period is pure power. This is strictly for experts. The score is the highest we see all forecast.
Thursday the 10th morning carries that energy with 10ft SSW groundswell and a 17-second period (energy 5391) and a clean cross-offshore breeze. Excellent for experienced surfers. The rest of that week is a mix of clean mornings and choppy arvos.
There’s a notable gap of very poor conditions from the 16th through to the 19th. Then we get a final call on Sunday the 20th. Morning has 4ft SW groundswell, a 16-second period, a light cross-offshore breeze, and clean conditions. Energy is moderate at 917. The arvo is even better: 4ft SW groundswell with a 19-second period, a clean offshore breeze from the NW, and again, clean conditions. Energy climbs to 1258. That’s a beautiful, clean, lined-up reef wave to finish the window.
So, if you’re an expert, the absolute bomb is Wednesday the 9th afternoon for sheer size and power. For a more manageable, clean session with that long-period glide, Sunday the 20th afternoon is your ticket. Crowds are possible at Bird Rock.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sat morning, light winds from the WSW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 7 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1118 | 1105 | 1382 | 293 | 2267 | 1430 | 100 | 249 | 306 | 522 | 1207 | 5152 | 3549 | 10120 | 6739 | 5177 | 3681 | 2123 | 1389 | 1389 | 1588 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:24PM1.81m | 5:42AM1.84m | 5:04PM1.75m | 6:38AM1.73m | 5:53PM1.66m | 7:47AM1.64m | 6:58PM1.56m | 9:09AM1.59m | 8:32PM1.49m | 10:28AM1.62m | 10:16PM1.52m | 11:30AM1.68m | 11:38PM1.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:44AM0.69m | 11:00PM0.07m | 11:26AM0.80m | 11:48PM0.15m | 12:18PM0.90m | 00:47AM0.26m | 1:27PM0.98m | 2:00AM0.37m | 3:00PM0.97m | 3:26AM0.45m | 4:31PM0.86m | 4:50AM0.47m | 5:39PM0.68m | ||||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 9 |
Feels °C | 10 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 8 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 21 | S 7 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 |
1118 | 1105 | 1382 | 197 | 763 | 269 | 100 | 68 | 70 | 346 | 1207 | 1449 | 925 | 6754 | 6739 | 5177 | 3681 | 2123 | 1389 | 1389 | 1588 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | — | — | SW 14 | SW 18 | S 7 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 9 | SW 18 | — | — | S 16 | — | — | S 17 | S 17 | — | — | — | S 15 |
9 | — | — | 293 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 69 | 77 | 522 | — | — | 43 | — | — | 214 | 373 | — | — | — | 163 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 12 | S 14 | W 24 | E 9 | SW 11 | SW 20 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 112 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 19 | 306 | 202 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | WNW 4 | — | — | SW 14 | WSW 12 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | — | — | SW 5 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
8 | 15 | — | — | 2267 | 1430 | 91 | 249 | — | — | 71 | 5152 | 3549 | 10120 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 553 | 521 | 359 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 199 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 517 | 627 | 676 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0 |
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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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