Bird Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s cooking for Bird Rock.

The next couple of weeks start off a bit messy, but we’ve got a solid window of clean surf coming up, especially for the more experienced crew. The water is sitting at 57°F which is pretty much average for this time of year, nothing spooky there.

Saturday the 25th is a bit of a write-off. There’s a decent 12ft SW swell rolling in the morning, but the wind is gusty and cross-off, and the whole thing just feels jumbled. The wave energy is substantial (5132), but it’s not coming together for a good paddle. The afternoon drops to 6ft, but still not clean enough to get excited about.

Sunday the 26th is a quiet day. Small 4ft SSW swell with a light cross-off in the morning, turning glassy offshore by the afternoon. It’s clean, but the size is barely there. The combined energy is low (399 to 274). This is a beginner-friendly size, but not much power behind it.

Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th are not worth chasing. Monday is small and windy, Tuesday shows a bit more size (4ft) and a long 15-second period, but the wind is strong and messy.

Wednesday the 29th brings a big pulse of swell – 8ft SSW with a 16-second period and combined energy hitting 2967. That’s a powerful groundswell. But the wind is cross-on and choppy, and the size is too much for a reef setup unless you’re an expert. This one is for the chargers only, and even then, the conditions are poor.

Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st settle down nicely. Thursday has 5ft SSW swell with a gentle cross-off wind and clean conditions. The energy is moderate (649 to 504). Friday is even lighter, with a 3ft SSW swell and glassy winds. Both are clean, small, and relaxed. Good for a longboard or a fun fish.

Now, here’s the standout. Saturday, August 1st is the pick of the whole run. The morning kicks off with a 5ft SW swell and a 17-second period, clean offshore wind from the NW. Wave energy is strong (1219). By the afternoon, it’s a solid 6ft SW swell with an 18-second period, clean offshore wind, and the energy jumps to 2175. This is a proper groundswell, long lines, and the reef at Bird Rock should handle that period beautifully. The wind is moderate offshore, not too strong, so it’ll be clean. The size is in the sweet spot for the advanced crew. Expect some power in the water. Crowds are possible here, but with this quality, it’s worth the company.

Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd go downhill fast. Strong onshore winds and choppy conditions ruin the 7ft and 6ft swells. Not worth the paddle.

The second week, from the 4th to the 9th of August, is mostly small and weak. A few days of clean offshore winds, but the swell drops to 2ft to 3ft. The period is long (15-16 seconds), so the energy is low (109 to 468). Friday the 7th afternoon has a 3ft SW swell with a gentle offshore wind and a 16-second period, which will give some clean but small waves. Saturday the 8th morning has 4ft with a 14-second period and offshore wind, decent for a small session. The rest of the week is a mix of rain and cross-winds, and the swell is too small to do anything with.

Overall, the best bet is Saturday, August 1st. Get on it if you can.

Rusty.

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