Bird Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk Bird Rock. This is a reef break, open to the southwest, and it’s for the advanced surfers. Water temp is around 57°F – that’s normal for this time of year.

First up, Tuesday the 14th brings a big southwest groundswell – 15 feet with a 15-second period. That’s a lot of juice, with a combined energy reading of 11392. But it’s a monster. Morning has a cross-off west wind at 16 mph, and the swell is way too big for anyone but experts. The afternoon drops to 8 feet, but the wind picks up to 19 mph from the WSW, making it rough. The wave comment says “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions,” so it’s a tough call.

Wednesday the 15th is smaller – 6 feet from the SW, still with a 15-second period. Winds are lighter from the WNW at 9 mph, cross-off. It’s clean, but the energy is moderate (1237). Nothing exciting.

Thursday the 16th is the first real chance. Swell is 6 feet from the SSW, period 15 seconds, and the wind goes glassy – 3 mph from the WSW in the morning, then from the SSE in the afternoon. That’s a huge plus. The waves will be clean and lined up. Energy is moderate (1199 to 1222). Good for experienced surfers.

Friday the 17th is the standout. Morning has 5 feet of SW swell with a 16-second period, and a light offshore from the NW at 6 mph. The afternoon is even better: 5 feet, 17-second period, and glassy conditions with 3 mph west wind. The wave comment says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” Energy is 1409 to 1592. The swell direction matches the break’s optimum. This is the one to aim for – clean, long-period groundswell. Crowds are possible, so get there early.

After that, it drops off. Saturday the 18th has 3 feet to 3 feet, and by Sunday the 19th, it’s down to 2 feet. The rest of the week into the 20th and 21st is small, with 2-foot waves and weak energy (under 200). The wind is often light or offshore, so it’s clean, but the waves are just ordinary.

There’s a slight pickup on the 24th and 25th with 4-foot to 4-foot SSW swell, but the wind is cross-off at 16 mph, and the energy is moderate (566 to 679). The wave comment says “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions,” so it’s not a priority.

The final days – 26th to 29th – are mostly small to flat, with poor surf conditions on the 27th and 29th. The 28th has a small spike to 3 feet to 4 feet with a SSW swell, but the wind goes cross-onshore in the afternoon, and the energy is moderate (456 to 489). Not bad, but not great.

In short: For experts, Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th are the windows. Friday is the best – that long-period groundswell with glassy to light offshore winds will be a dream. The rest of the 16 days is mostly small or messy. Don’t count on much after the first week unless you’re happy with small, clean waves.

Rusty.

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