Bird Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s on the cards for Bird Rock.

This forecast is a proper slow burn. We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up, but it’s not for the faint-hearted. The wave energy is strong, with a combined energy of 1237, and the water is sitting at a pretty standard 57°, which is about normal for this time of year.

The first real action kicks off Wednesday morning, July 15th. A solid 6 ft SW groundswell is rolling in with a long 15-second period, but the wind is a cross-off at 9 mph. It’s clean, but not perfect. The swell is right up there, so this is advanced territory – over 5 ft, it’s a bit much for beginners. The real standout though is Thursday the 16th. Thursday morning, we’ve got a 6 ft SSW swell, 15-second period, and the wind is a light 6 mph cross-off. The energy is pumping at 1692. Then Thursday afternoon, it turns glassy with a 3 mph SSW wind, and a 6 ft SW swell. That’s the pick of the week – clean, powerful, and lined up. Best for experienced surfers.

Friday the 17th keeps it going with a 5 ft SW swell and offshore NW winds at 6 mph in the morning. Clean and head-high. The swell period is a very long 16 seconds, so this is a proper groundswell. At a reef break like Bird Rock, that long period is going to unload some real juice. The energy is still strong at 1331.

By Saturday the 18th, the swell drops to 3 ft, and the energy falls to 387. Sunday and Monday see it drop further to knee-high, with the combined energy dipping below 200. It’s a quiet spell from the 19th to the 22nd of July – really small, ordinary conditions. There’s a gap of a few days there with no real recommendations.

Then we get a lift again on Thursday the 23rd of July. The afternoon sees a 6 ft SW swell with a 16-second period, and the energy jumps back up to 1456. The wind is a cross-off at 12 mph, so it’s clean but a bit bumpy. Friday the 24th is the next big one. Morning brings a 7 ft SW swell, 17-second period, and 2826 energy – that’s a serious amount of power. But the wind is cross-shore, so it’s going to be a bit messy. This is only for experts at over 8 ft, and this is close. Saturday the 25th of July looks excellent for experienced surfers: a 6 ft SW swell with a 15-second period, and a moderate offshore wind from the NW at 16 mph. Clean and powerful.

After that, it fades again. From the 26th of July right through to the end of the month, it’s back to small, weak waves. The energy drops below 500, and the swell is under 3 ft. The wind stays offshore or cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but there’s just not enough swell to get excited about.

So, the highlights are clear: Thursday the 16th is the best day for clean, powerful surf, and Saturday the 25th is the long-range surprise that could be a cracker if the wind holds. Crowds are possible at Bird Rock, so get in early.

Rusty.

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