Bird Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin' for Bird Rock over the next couple of weeks.

First off, we gotta be patient. The next few days are a bit of a write-off. Tuesday afternoon through to Thursday is lookin' pretty average – we’ve got some swell around but the wind is messy and cross-off, and the conditions are just ordinary. The water temp is sittin' at 57°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Thursday morning, the wind swings offshore from the NW, but the swell is tiny at 2ft from the SW. It's a long period groundswell (16 seconds), but with that little height, it's not really gonna do much. The combined energy is weak (223), so it's a bit of a fizzler.

Friday morning, things start to look up. We get a clean 3ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period, and the wind is glassy offshore from the NW at only 3 mph. The energy jumps up to a solid moderate (508), and conditions are set to be clean. It’s a surfable wave, but nothin' to write home about just yet.

The real standout window opens up on Monday, August 12th, and that's the one to circle on the calendar. Monday morning the 12th sees a 13ft SW groundswell with a 17-second period – that's a proper long period groundswell. The energy is pumping at 12,420 (very strong), and we’ve got fresh offshore winds from the NW at 22 mph. This is *big* and clean. However, at 13ft, this is only for experienced surfers – beginners and intermediates should sit this one out. The wave direction is a perfect match for the optimum SW. This is the best on offer, no question.

The afternoon of the 12th drops to 7ft, still with good offshore wind, so there’s a window for advanced surfers too. The following morning, Thursday the 13th, is also solid with 8ft from the SSW, but the wind goes cross-off, so not as clean as the Monday session.

Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th are both excellent. Friday has 7ft SW swell with a 17-18 second period and gentle offshore NW winds. That’s clean, powerful, and lined up. Saturday the 15th is a bit smaller at 5ft to 5ft, but still with offshore winds and clean conditions – a great option for a wider range of surfers.

The second week tails off a bit. Sunday the 16th is clean and fun with 4ft to 4ft, but by Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th, the wind turns cross-shore and cross-on, and the quality drops. Wednesday the 19th brings back the offshore wind and a clean 3ft swell, so a nice little finish.

The standout: Monday, August 12th morning. The 13ft SW groundswell with fresh offshore NW wind is the clear winner. It’s big, it’s powerful, and it’s clean. For experienced surfers only.

Second best: Friday, August 14th. 7ft SW, long period, and gentle offshore wind. Clean, consistent, and a bit more manageable.

Crowds at Bird Rock are possible, so keep that in mind for the peak days.

Rusty out.

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