Bird Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.35° S 144.30° E

Bird Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bird Rock sea temperature is
13.8° C
0.4° 

Bird Rock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Bird Rock surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 19s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 6,449 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bird Rock in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 26th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf 1PM (Sat 1st Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 19s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 29th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bird Rock over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

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.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue night, light winds from the W by Thu night).

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
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Tuesday
28
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Height (m)
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3.5
SW
12
1.7
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12
1.5
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
11
1.1
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11
1
SW
10
0.9
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11
0.8
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11
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14
1.1
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13
1.3
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15
4
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13
2.5
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16
1.8
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15
1.6
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14
1.4
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13
1.3
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13
1.3
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12
1
SSW
12
1
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12
0.7
SW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3769
908
595
372
263
208
179
142
395
437
685
5362
2948
1325
938
649
504
481
299
294
334
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
20
W
20
W
15
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5
NW
10
NW
20
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20
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25
NNW
25
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30
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25
SSW
25
SW
15
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15
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15
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10
WNW
10
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5
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10
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cross-off
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High Tide
6:37PM1.52m
8:44AM1.51m
7:19PM1.43m
9:57AM1.51m
8:17PM1.36m
11:09AM1.55m
9:38PM1.32m
12:07PM1.63m
11:00PM1.33m
12:51PM1.71m
00:08AM1.38m
1:28PM1.78m
1:02AM1.46m
Low Tide
1:11PM1.00m
1:35AM0.44m
2:12PM1.09m
2:29AM0.49m
3:35PM1.13m
3:34AM0.51m
5:06PM1.10m
4:41AM0.50m
6:14PM1.02m
5:41AM0.46m
7:02PM0.92m
6:32AM0.42m
7:40PM0.80m
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Feels °C
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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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