Bird Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, let’s break it down. Rusty here, and we’ve got a look at what’s cooking over the next couple of weeks at Bird Rock – a solid little reef setup.

The pattern kicks off this weekend with a bit of a mixed bag before we settle into a sweet run mid-week and then a proper pulse of energy heading into the back half of the outlook. The water here is sitting at a pretty normal 58°F, just about average for this time of year.

Saturday July 4th is a write-off. We’ve got some size – 12 ft swell from the SW – but the wind is a messy cross-off to cross, and the wave comment says it’s marginal. The combined energy is high (4785) but the conditions just won’t line up. Don’t bother.

Sunday July 5th is also a total no-go. Onshore wind and a big 8 ft swell with a 17-second period means it’s lumpy and blown out. Score is zero. Save your energy.

Now, Monday July 6th morning shows promise. The swell drops to a manageable 4 ft from the SSW with a 14-second period, and a light N wind (3 mph) keeps it clean. Combined energy is modest at 769, but the wave comment says very good. That’s our first real window – small but clean at a reef.

Tuesday July 7th morning is the standout of the first week. Glassy conditions with a 4 ft SW swell, 17-second period, and zero wind. That’s as good as it gets for a clean, smooth session. Energy is 679 – moderate – but the clarity will make up for it. This is a classic small-wave reef day.

Wednesday July 8th sees a bump in energy to 1363, with a 4 ft SW swell and a long 18-second period. Wind is a light cross-on from the east, so it’s not perfect but still very surfable. The long period means the reef will handle it well.

Thursday July 9th and Friday July 10th are clean and calm, with small 3 ft to 3 ft SW swells and light cross-off winds. Good for a longboard or a fun morning cruise, but nothing special.

Then we hit a gap from Saturday July 11th through Monday July 13th – total flop. Swell drops to under 2 ft, combined energy plummets (down to 54), and while it’s clean, there’s just no push. Leave the board at home.

Tuesday July 14th afternoon brings a sudden spike: 10 ft from the SSW, but only 11-second period and cross-shore wind. Energy jumps to 2468 but the conditions are messy – marginal at best.

Wednesday July 15th is better, with a 7 ft SSW swell early, cross-off wind, and a shorter 9-second period. Clean but a bit fat. Not a standout.

Here’s the real deal: Thursday July 16th afternoon kicks off a proper run. 6 ft from the SSW, 16-second period, light cross-off wind, and excellent conditions for experienced surfers. Energy is 2478. This is good.

Friday July 17th afternoon is the absolute peak of the outlook. 13 ft of SW groundswell, 15-second period, with a solid offshore wind (NW at 16 mph). That’s a big, powerful, clean swell – exceptional for experts only. Combined energy hits 10540. If you’ve got the skill, this is the day. Crowds are possible – this spot sees them sometimes – but on a day like this, it’ll be worth the company.

Saturday July 18th morning stays solid with 8 ft from the SSW, offshore wind, and clean conditions, though energy drops to 2753. Still a great session for advanced surfers.

Sunday July 19th winds down with small 4 ft to 4 ft SSW swells and fresh offshore winds. Clean but small.

So, the standout moments are Tuesday July 7th morning for the glassy, clean small-wave session, and Friday July 17th afternoon for the big, expert-only power. Everything else is okay but not epic.

Rusty.

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