Bird Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.35° S 144.30° E

Issued: 9 pm 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Bird Rock sea temperature is
14.5° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 4,001 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s. 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 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 6th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 8th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 18s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 5th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 17s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a good look at what’s comin’ for Bird Rock – a solid, exposed reef setup that needs the right conditions to light up. It’s a bit of a wait, but there are a few windows of clean, punchy surf on the way.

Right off the bat, Sunday the 5th is a write-off. We’ve got an 8ft SSW swell rollin’ in, but it’s got a nasty onshore wind and the conditions are just poor. Forget it.

Monday the 6th is where it starts to get interesting. The swell drops to a much friendlier 4ft from the SSW, with a 14-second period, and that morning the wind swings offshore from the north – only 5 km/h. That’s clean, lined-up surf with a combined energy of 769 (moderate). It’s a “fairly consistent” break and can draw a crowd, so get down early for a few solo ones.

Tuesday the 7th morning is glassy – zero wind, and a 4ft swell from the SW with a long 17-second period. That’ll be clean but the sets will be spread out a bit, typical of a groundswell on a reef. Combined energy sits at 671 (moderate). Definitely worth a paddle if you’ve got patience.

Wednesday the 8th morning might be the pick of the first week. 4ft SW swell, 18-second period, glassy conditions again. The combined energy jumps to 1341 (strong), and the forecast says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” It’s still a reef break, so longer-period swell like this will hold up well and offer proper shape. Just keep in mind it can get busy here.

Thursday the 9th through Saturday the 11th stays small – around 3ft or so – with clean conditions on offer most of the time, but nothing that’ll blow your socks off. Good for a longboard or a fish.

Now, Sunday the 12th morning shows a bit more push. 5ft from the SW, 12-second period, offshore wind from the WNW at 25 km/h. Energy is 832 (moderate-strong), and the wind will keep things groomed. That’s a solid option.

But the real standout? That’s Monday the 13th afternoon. 10ft of SSW groundswell with a 19-second period – that’s proper deep ocean energy. Winds are offshore from the WNW at 20 km/h, combined energy hits 7120 (very strong). This is big, powerful, and clean. Only for experts – this is not a day to be casual. Bird Rock can handle it, but you’ll need your wits about you.

Wednesday the 15th afternoon pushes even bigger – 12ft SW swell, 16-second period, cross-offshore wind keeping it clean. Energy is 8976 (extremely strong). Again, expert-only territory. The “marginal” note suggests it might be maxing out the break, so be selective on the sets.

From Thursday the 16th onward, the swell slowly backs off. Conditions are mostly clean but the energy drops. By the 20th, we’re still seeing 7ft SW swells with clean cross-off winds, but nothing that matches the mid-month pulse.

So, if you’re an experienced surfer, circle Monday 13th afternoon and Wednesday 15th afternoon – those are your standout windows. For the rest of us, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings in the first week offer clean, manageable waves.

Stay keen, stay safe.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue night, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Sat
11
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
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AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
1
3
1
2
3
1
1
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
17
2.3
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
1.1
SW
17
1
SW
16
1
SW
15
1.2
SW
18
1.5
SW
17
1.3
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.7
SW
18
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3257
4001
2686
1527
732
501
282
671
502
459
978
1336
823
471
355
316
492
410
297
176
244
Wind (km/h)
15
S
20
SE
20
ESE
20
ENE
5
N
10
E
5
W
0
N
5
ESE
5
E
5
NNE
5
E
5
NW
10
NW
0
N
5
NW
10
NNW
5
NNW
10
NNW
25
N
30
NW
Wind State
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
off
off
glassy
off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
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
6:28AM1.69m
5:54PM1.70m
7:30AM1.71m
6:39PM1.65m
Low Tide
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
12:10PM0.81m
00:39AM0.22m
1:09PM0.92m
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7:39
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:37
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5:14
5:14
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:16
5:16
 mm
6
Temp °C
12
11
11
9
12
13
11
12
11
13
10
10
10
11
11
10
11
13
10
13
10
Feels °C
7
5
6
4
10
10
10
10
9
11
7
7
9
9
10
8
8
10
7
6
3
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
17
2.3
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
1.1
SW
17
1
SW
16
1
SW
15
1.2
SW
18
1.5
SW
17
1.3
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.7
SW
18
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
Energy kJ
3257
4001
2686
1527
732
501
282
671
502
459
978
1336
823
471
355
316
492
410
297
176
244
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
16
0.9
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.8
ESE
6
0.6
ESE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.2
ESE
4
0.2
S
16
0.2
SSW
23
0.8
SW
14
0.4
S
17
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
11
0.7
SW
14
0.2
SSE
16
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.2
N
4
Energy kJ
605
422
125
168
41
19
6
2
21
51
251
95
13
11
195
25
1
1
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
14
0.3
SW
19
0.1
SE
12
0.4
S
19
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.1
E
8
Energy kJ
37
59
6
112
12
11
4
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
4
1.3
ESE
6
0.8
N
4
0.5
W
4
Energy kJ
24
98
20
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
5
3
7
3
3
2
3
4
3
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
199
74
188
115
0
31
0
0
31
16
0
28
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
10
Best forecast wave conditions in Torquay
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
7
4
4
8
7
4
5
7
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
7
5
5
8
7
5
5
9
7
9
5
7
5
5
4
8
4
5
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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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