
Surf Forecasts:
Bird Rock surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 7,045 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 4s. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bird Rock over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, the wait might feel a bit long but the next couple of weeks are going to get real interesting for us here on the reef. The water’s sitting at 58°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
We've got a bit of a dry spell to start. Nothing really happening on Friday the 3rd or Saturday the 4th that you'd want to paddle out for. The swell is big, with the energy reading hitting 4766 Saturday morning and a solid 12 ft of SW swell, but the wind is all wrong, keeping things messy. You’d have to be a glutton for punishment. Sunday the 5th is a total write-off too with onshores ruining the 8 ft SSW groundswell.
Monday the 6th morning is where it starts to settle. The swell drops to a more manageable 4 ft from the SSW with a decent 14-second period, and the wind goes light. The energy is weak (766), but with clean conditions, it’ll be a nice mellow session for the crew who just need to get wet. Tuesday the 7th gets even smaller and glassier with offshore winds in the morning, offering some clean but tiny 3 ft waves.
Now, keep your eyes on Wednesday the 8th through Friday the 10th. The swell picks up a bit to 4 ft - 5 ft, all from the SSW/SW with a long 15 to 18-second pulse. The wind is mostly light to gentle but on the cross-on side, so it won't be perfect, but there’s enough energy (up to 1692) to make the reef work. Not a standout, but better than the previous days.
We hit a lull again from Saturday the 11th right through to Monday the 13th. Small, weak swell and messy conditions mean you’re better off doing something else. Tuesday the 14th offers a glimmer with a 6 ft to 7 ft SW groundswell and clean, cross-off winds, with energy climbing to 2406. That’s a solid pick for a Tuesday session if you can sneak away.
The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, lands in the second week. Lock in Friday the 17th of July. The morning is going to be firing. We’ve got offshore winds, 8 ft of SE swell with a short period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is a punchy 1514. It’s going to be fast and a bit wonky at the reef with that short period, but for experienced guys, the conditions read “excellent”. By the afternoon, the wind goes glassy for a 7 ft SSE swell. That’s as clean as it gets. Saturday the 18th morning still has moderate offshore winds with a long-period 3 ft SW swell, but the real magic is that Friday.
The rest of the second week is pretty quiet after that. The swell drops off and the winds get messy again, so make sure you don’t miss that Friday session.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri morning, light winds from the NNE by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2645 | 1392 | 5711 | 3513 | 1942 | 2874 | 4001 | 2855 | 1527 | 732 | 501 | 282 | 458 | 371 | 330 | 1080 | 1597 | 929 | 657 | 489 | 644 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 2:24PM1.87m | 1:59AM1.47m | 2:56PM1.89m | 2:42AM1.50m | 3:25PM1.89m | 3:23AM1.53m | 3:53PM1.87m | 4:04AM1.57m | 4:19PM1.83m | 4:47AM1.61m | 4:47PM1.79m | 5:34AM1.65m | 5:18PM1.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:37PM0.75m | 8:10AM0.35m | 9:12PM0.68m | 8:47AM0.39m | 9:43PM0.61m | 9:23AM0.44m | 10:13PM0.54m | 9:59AM0.51m | 10:43PM0.46m | 10:38AM0.59m | 11:15PM0.38m | 11:21AM0.70m | 11:54PM0.30m | ||||||||
7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
— | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Feels °C | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 |
2645 | 1392 | 1649 | 1253 | 1303 | 2874 | 4001 | 2855 | 1527 | 732 | 501 | 282 | 458 | 371 | 330 | 1080 | 1597 | 929 | 657 | 489 | 644 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 16 | — | — | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 4 | S 16 | SSW 21 | SW 14 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | SW 19 | S 17 |
— | — | 20 | — | — | 501 | 427 | 125 | 73 | 27 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 180 | 206 | 95 | 80 | 43 | 173 | 23 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | — | SSW 19 | E 8 | — | SE 23 | S 19 | — | — | — | S 20 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 34 | — | 37 | 1 | — | 20 | 109 | — | — | — | 7 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | SW 9 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | — | ESE 4 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — |
6 | 505 | 5711 | 3513 | 1942 | — | — | 21 | 84 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 359 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 74 | 74 | 184 | 31 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 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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