Bird Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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