Bird Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.35° S 144.30° E

Bird Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bird Rock sea temperature is
13.5° C
0.5° 

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 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 6,705 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. 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 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) 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 0.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 13th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 16s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 13th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 16s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 12th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a window of solid, powerful groundswell heading into Bird Rock. This is a proper reef setup that demands respect, so if you’re not an advanced surfer, this one’s not for you. The water is sitting at 56° right now, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Wednesday the 12th kicks things off with a 5ft SW swell and a very long 16-second period. The combined energy is strong at 1225, so there’s plenty of grunt in the water. Wind is a moderate breeze from the WSW, cross-off, keeping the surface clean. The quality is marginal due to tide, but the raw ingredients are there for the experienced crew. Thursday the 13th builds on that – the swell pushes up to 7ft from the SW, period still at 16 seconds, and the energy jumps to 2444. Winds are lighter, from the W, still cross-off. This is big, powerful reef surf. Anything over 8ft is expert-only here, and we’re flirting with that line.

Friday the 14th morning is your best bet in this first run. The swell holds at 7ft from the SW, 16-second period, and the wind is a gentle breeze from the W, cross-off. The combined energy is 2148. Conditions are clean and the file calls it excellent for experienced surfers. This is the standout. The afternoon turns messy as the wind swings SW and goes cross, so get on it early.

Saturday the 15th sees the swell drop to 6ft, but the wind goes light onshore from the SSE in the morning, then cross-on from the S in the arvo. Not ideal. The energy drops off to around 1306. From Sunday the 16th through to the end of the week, the swell fades fast. We’re looking at 3ft down to 2ft with weak energy readings down in the hundreds. Winds are mostly light and variable, but there’s just not enough wave to make it worth a paddle. There’s a gap of about 6 to 7 days here where the surf is pretty much flat or only offering tiny, weak waves.

Then, hold on. Looking way out, we’ve got a late surge. Around Monday the 24th of August, a new pulse of SW groundswell arrives. Monday morning shows 6ft with a short 10-second period, but the energy is back up to 1284. The wind is cross-on from the ESE though, so it’s choppy. But Monday afternoon is the one to watch – 8ft from the WSW, period stretching to 11 seconds, and combined energy of 2268. The wind goes light from the ESE, so just light cross-on ripples. That’s a big, powerful swell for Bird Rock, and it’s definitely one for experts only. Tuesday the 25th keeps it going with 6-7ft from the SW, cleaner with a moderate N wind. That late window has the most potential, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

For the best on offer, I’d say Friday the 14th morning is the pick of the near-term, and Monday the 24th afternoon is the promising long-range standout if the conditions hold.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
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SW
16
1.7
SW
16
2.1
SW
16
2.2
SW
16
2.2
SW
16
2.3
SW
16
2.1
SW
16
1.9
SW
15
2
SSW
16
1.7
SW
15
1.6
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15
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
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14
1.1
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14
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16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.6
SW
17
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1225
1456
2270
2444
2383
2594
2066
1753
1931
1306
1103
857
691
589
434
477
567
485
238
310
196
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
20
WNW
15
WNW
20
W
15
W
15
WNW
15
W
15
SW
10
SSW
5
SSE
15
S
10
SE
5
E
10
SE
10
E
10
E
10
SE
5
NE
15
NNE
20
NNE
10
NNE
Wind State
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cross-off
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cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:50AM1.72m
9:59PM1.54m
11:54AM1.79m
11:28PM1.60m
12:46PM1.87m
00:40AM1.71m
1:30PM1.93m
1:40AM1.81m
2:09PM1.97m
2:32AM1.88m
2:45PM1.97m
3:19AM1.91m
3:19PM1.94m
Low Tide
4:42PM0.98m
4:51AM0.25m
5:55PM0.82m
6:01AM0.25m
6:53PM0.63m
7:00AM0.25m
7:41PM0.44m
7:51AM0.28m
8:24PM0.29m
8:36AM0.34m
9:03PM0.19m
9:18AM0.42m
9:40PM0.15m
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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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