Bird Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The only spot in the region that’s showing any real potential is Bird Rock, a reef break that’s advanced territory and fairly consistent. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so nothing crazy there.

The action kicks off Sunday morning the 23rd with a clean 5ft SW swell and a 14-second period. The energy is strong at 1218, and with light NW offshore winds, it’s going to be glassy and well-shaped. This is a solid standout for the period. Sunday afternoon holds even better with a 5ft SW swell, 16-second period, and a massive 1735 energy reading. The wind swings cross-offshore, but it’s still light and clean. This is prime for experienced surfers.

Monday the 24th drops off a bit – 4ft SSW swell, decent period but lower energy around 554. Still clean, but nothing special. Tuesday the 25th morning is a real treat – glassy conditions with a 4ft SW swell, 13-second period, and 804 energy. That’s a sneaky good session with light ESE winds making it clean as a whistle.

Wednesday the 26th gets messy. The morning has a 6ft SW swell but only an 8-second period, so it’s weak and choppy. The afternoon jumps to 8ft SW with a 13-second period and 2290 energy, but it’s got a moderate cross-shore wind and cross-chop – not great for paddle surfing, more kite-surfing territory.

Thursday the 27th is small and ordinary – 3ft SSW, 11-second period, energy down to 202. Clean but not worth the paddle.

Friday the 28th morning brings a nice 4ft SW swell with a long 18-second period and 1087 energy. Light WNW cross-offshore winds keep it clean. That’s a good one. The afternoon gets cross-onshore and messy.

Saturday the 29th is small and cross-onshore in the afternoon – not recommended.

Sunday the 30th morning is a standout: 4ft SSW swell, 18-second period, 1605 energy, and light WNW offshore winds. Clean, long-period groundswell – best for this reef. The afternoon gets big at 8ft SSW but cross-onshore and messy.

Monday the 31st morning is another cracker: 6ft SW swell, 15-second period, 1580 energy, and light NW offshore winds. Clean and powerful. The afternoon holds at 5ft with cross-offshore winds – still very good.

Tuesday September 1st gets strong offshore winds (35 km/h NW) but the swell is 4ft SW with a 16-second period – clean but a bit windy. The afternoon is similar with 5ft and 30 km/h offshore winds. It’s rideable but the wind is strong.

Wednesday September 2nd morning has 4ft SW swell, 12-second period, 697 energy, and light NNE cross-offshore winds – clean and fun. The afternoon jumps to 8ft SW with a 14-second period and 3291 energy, but with 30 km/h W offshore winds. That’s expert territory, big and powerful.

Thursday September 3rd has 6ft SW swell with 30 km/h offshore winds – clean but strong. The afternoon is 8ft SW with 35 km/h cross-offshore winds – again, big and only for the skilled.

Friday September 4th morning is 8ft SW swell, 17-second period, 3967 energy – massive and clean with moderate offshore winds. That’s a serious day for experts. The afternoon is 7ft SW with 16-second period and 2233 energy – still very good for experienced surfers.

Saturday September 5th has 5ft SW swell with 20 km/h offshore winds – clean and moderate. The afternoon is smaller with 4ft.

Sunday September 6th drops off to 3ft SW, not worth it. Monday September 7th morning has 3ft SW with 20 km/h offshore winds – clean but tiny.

Overall, the standout sessions are Sunday morning and afternoon the 23rd, Tuesday morning the 25th, Friday morning the 28th, Sunday morning the 30th, and Monday morning the 31st. If you’re experienced, don’t miss those.

Rusty

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