Surf Forecasts:
Bird Rock surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 7,079 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7PM. 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 (Jul 29) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bird Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again for the imperial crew.
So for Bird Rock, it kicks off slow Monday morning with a 3 ft SW swell and a light offshore NNW breeze making it real clean. The wave energy is weak (241) and water temp is about 57°, right where it should be for this time of year. Monday afternoon the wind goes moderate offshore from the NNW and it cleans up even more, still 3 ft but with a 12 second period and energy climbing to 277.
Tuesday has a 30 km/h offshore NNW wind, but the swell is just 3 ft with a long 16 second period and energy at 529. Afternoon picks up a bit to 4 ft, 15 seconds, energy 769—small but clean lines.
Wednesday is the big one—Wednesday afternoon pumps 13 ft of SW swell with 14 second period and huge energy (9125). That’s heavy stuff but the wind is cross from the southwest, so it’s gonna be lumpy and choppy. Wednesday morning has 6 ft with 16 second period and 2279 energy, but cross-off wind and still marginal. This day is expert territory and maybe better for kite-surfing than paddling.
Thursday is cleaner with light WNW cross-off, 6 ft SSW, 13 seconds, energy 952. Fun. Thursday afternoon goes to 8 ft SW but wind picks up.
Friday morning is clean, light wind, 3 ft SSW—nice and easy. Afternoon gets light onshore and bumpy.
Saturday August 1 is glassy but tiny—2 ft SW, but a crazy long 18 second period and 412 energy. You might snag a rare set.
Now the standout is Sunday August 9 afternoon—4 ft SW, 18 second period, clean cross-off NNE breeze, energy 1626. Report says excellent for experienced surfers. That’s the one to circle on the calendar.
From August 6 to August 7 the wind goes onshore and everything gets messy. Then it cleans back up around August 8 but stays small until that Sunday peak.
Bottom line: small clean waves early in the week, a heavy expert-only spike Wednesday, then the best all-rounder is Sunday August 9 afternoon. Expect some company—Bird Rock gets crowded sometimes.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 185 | 195 | 529 | 284 | 730 | 1124 | 1552 | 5761 | 2763 | 936 | 1778 | 423 | 304 | 294 | 277 | 204 | 580 | 1283 | 875 | 669 | 692 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 2:00PM1.83m | 1:49AM1.54m | 2:29PM1.87m | 2:31AM1.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:16AM0.40m | 8:13PM0.68m | 7:56AM0.39m | 8:43PM0.56m | ||||||||
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 | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — |
 | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 185 | 195 | 529 | 231 | 730 | 1124 | 1552 | 3364 | 1748 | 936 | 606 | 423 | 304 | 294 | 277 | 202 | 580 | 1283 | 875 | 669 | 692 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 14 | S 15 | SSW 16 | S 15 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | S 14 | — | S 23 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 21 | — | SSW 16 | — | — |
| kJ | 56 | 82 | 42 | 284 | 39 | 74 | — | — | — | 16 | — | 11 | 18 | 98 | 94 | 204 | 72 | — | 91 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | S 20 | S 19 | S 18 | S 16 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 44 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 2 | NNW 2 | NNE 4 | N 4 | NW 4 | NW 3 | SW 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 3 | NNW 4 | WNW 3 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 727 | 5761 | 2763 | — | 1778 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 10 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 12 | 334 | 553 | 532 | 536 | 702 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 12 |
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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).
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