Surf Forecasts:
Bird Rock surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,194 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period. 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bird Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. The next couple of weeks have a bit of a slow start, but patience will pay off. We’re looking at some solid windows of opportunity, especially for the more experienced chargers.
The first few days of the period are a bit quiet. We’ve got small waves and some tricky wind, so it’s mostly a waiting game. The real action starts to build from the weekend of the 22nd and 23rd, with a proper SW groundswell kicking in. The energy is moderate to strong, and the combination of swell direction and period looks promising for the reef setup here.
The standout session is going to be Sunday the 23rd afternoon. That’s when it all comes together. We’ve got a clean 5 ft of SW swell with a nice 16-second period, which means proper groundswell energy. The combined swell energy is hitting 1575 – that’s strong stuff. The wind is a gentle WNW breeze, cross-off, keeping the waves clean and lined up. Water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. For a more advanced surfer, this is the one to circle. The reef should handle the long period nicely, and while crowds are sometimes an issue, it’s worth competing for a few waves.
The build-up to this is also worth noting. Saturday the 22nd morning sees 5 ft of SW swell, but the wind is cross-off, so it’s a bit less clean. By afternoon, the energy picks up to 1194 (moderate to strong) and the conditions improve to “very good.” It’s a solid warm-up for Sunday.
Monday the 24th is a step down in size but still clean with offshore winds in the morning. Swell drops to 3 ft, so it’s more of a fun-size day. The following week from the 25th onwards gets a bit messy with onshore winds and choppy conditions – not great for paddle surfing, but if you’re into kiting, those stronger cross-onshore days might be more interesting.
Looking further out, there’s a glimmer of hope for Tuesday the 1st of September. Glassy conditions, 4 ft of SW groundswell, and light winds. It’s a promising setup but we’re a bit far out, so don’t lock it in just yet.
So, to sum it up: the best of the best is Sunday the 23rd afternoon at Bird Rock. Strong SW swell, clean conditions, and that reef will be working beautifully. Get in the water.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue night, min 10°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
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196 | 109 | 85 | 54 | 69 | 163 | 163 | 224 | 194 | 943 | 1149 | 1149 | 1140 | 799 | 1001 | 711 | 195 | 507 | 437 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 4:01AM1.89m | 3:51PM1.88m | 4:41AM1.83m | 4:21PM1.80m | 5:20AM1.75m | 4:50PM1.71m | 6:00AM1.66m | 5:19PM1.62m | 6:47AM1.56m | 5:50PM1.52m | 7:46AM1.48m | 6:27PM1.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:56AM0.52m | 10:16PM0.17m | 10:31AM0.63m | 10:50PM0.22m | 11:06AM0.74m | 11:24PM0.30m | 11:40AM0.86m | 00:01AM0.39m | 12:19PM0.97m | 00:44AM0.47m | 1:11PM1.07m | 1:38AM0.55m | |||||||
— | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | 4 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 11 |
Feels °C | 10 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
196 | 109 | 85 | 54 | 69 | 163 | 163 | 224 | 167 | 943 | 1149 | 1149 | 1140 | 799 | 1001 | 711 | 195 | 507 | 437 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | E 8 | SE 7 | SW 19 | SW 18 | E 8 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 18 | S 18 | SW 24 | SSW 22 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | — | SW 14 | SW 20 | SSW 4 |
3 | 1 | 2 | 54 | 49 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 194 | 6 | 22 | 45 | 134 | 316 | 574 | — | 169 | 16 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | — | — | ENE 4 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 7 | SW 20 | SW 6 | — | SW 24 | — | — | S 17 | — | — | S 21 | — | SSW 19 |
5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 60 | 18 | — | 22 | — | — | 24 | — | — | 9 | — | 36 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NW 2 | NW 3 | NW 2 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | NW 3 | NW 3 | — |
10 | 31 | 39 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 107 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 5 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 32 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
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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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