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Bird Rock Surf Forecast
/ VIC – Torquay (29 breaks) / Victoria (127 breaks) /
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Bird Rock surfForecast / VIC – Torquay / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Thursday 07 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Bird Rock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bird Rock sea temperature is
16.8° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Saturday (May 09) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 9th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 9th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 8th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bird Rock over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu morning, light winds from the SSW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | |
2744 | 3555 | 4420 | 5182 | 4550 | 2122 | 1318 | 936 | 659 | 485 | 419 | 604 | 536 | 414 | 268 | 119 | 246 | 137 | 183 | 167 | 92 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 3:32PM1.91m | 3:06AM1.55m | 4:05PM1.85m | 3:39AM1.51m | 4:39PM1.79m | 4:14AM1.46m | 5:13PM1.72m | 4:55AM1.41m | 5:50PM1.66m | 5:49AM1.39m | 6:32PM1.59m | 7:01AM1.40m | 7:21PM1.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:39PM0.71m | 9:22AM0.31m | 10:13PM0.75m | 9:54AM0.38m | 10:48PM0.78m | 10:28AM0.46m | 11:26PM0.80m | 11:07AM0.56m | 00:09AM0.80m | 11:56AM0.66m | 00:59AM0.75m | 1:01PM0.77m | 1:56AM0.66m | ||||||||
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 | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — |
 | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — |
2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
3 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SE 5 | SSW 14 | ESE 6 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
 kJ | 82 | 3555 | 2924 | 3595 | 2968 | 2122 | 1318 | 936 | 659 | 485 | 419 | 604 | 536 | 414 | 268 | 28 | 246 | 65 | 183 | 167 | 92 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 14 | — | — | — | S 6 | S 12 | S 12 | ESE 5 | SE 6 | SSW 12 | ESE 5 | SW 12 | SE 6 | S 9 | SE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 67 | 144 | — | — | — | 32 | 72 | 45 | 15 | 44 | 119 | 17 | 124 | 31 | 7 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | — | — | — | E 14 | SW 15 | SSW 20 | SW 17 | S 10 | — | S 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 36 | — | — | — | 4 | 104 | 151 | 137 | 7 | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | — | — | S 5 | S 6 | — | — | ESE 4 | — | — | ESE 5 | — | — | — | SE 5 | — |
| kJ | 2744 | 3397 | 4420 | 5182 | 4550 | — | — | — | 37 | 49 | — | — | 6 | — | — | 48 | — | — | — | 13 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 295 | 536 | 519 | 373 | 528 | 0 | 3 | 74 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 31 | 16 | 12 | 31 | 16 | 3 | 31 | 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.
Bird Rock is 23 km (14 miles) from the city of Geelong. If you plan a holiday in Torquay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Geelong. Geelong has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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