
Surf Forecasts:
Bird Rock surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 17s period, WSW swell with 17,825 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 5.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bird Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got a look at what’s coming down the line for the local reefs. We’ve got a pretty slow start, but there’s some real beauty hiding in the back half of this forecast if you’re patient.
Right now, we’re looking at a gap of a few days with nothing much to write home about. The first real hint of action shows up on Friday morning, 7th August. That’s when things start to wake up. The water temp is sitting at 56.1°, which is about average for this time of year – nothing weird going on there.
The standout window is shaping up around Monday afternoon, 10th August, through to Wednesday morning, 12th August. That’s the sweet spot. Monday afternoon is the pick of the lot: Bird Rock is looking at a solid 1.7m (5.6 ft) swell from the southwest, with a juicy 17-second period. That’s proper groundswell, and with a steady offshore wind from the WNW, it’s going to be peeling clean. The combined energy is a hefty 2275 (moderate-strong) – you’ll feel the power. The water temp is still normal. This is for experienced surfers only – the swell’s pushing over 1.5m (5 ft), so it’s not for beginners.
Tuesday morning, 11th August, drops off a touch but still has a 1.2m (3.9 ft) SW swell, though the wind swings cross-offshore from the NNW, making it a bit trickier. The combined energy is 602 (moderate). Not a write-off, but not the highlight.
Wednesday morning, 12th August, brings another solid pulse: 1.7m (5.6 ft) from the SW at 18 seconds, with fresh offshore wind from the WNW. The energy is up at 1769 (moderate-strong). Again, it’s clean and punchy for those who know what they’re doing.
Now, Thursday 13th August is a big day, but it’s a word of caution. The swell jumps to 3.5m (11.5 ft) in the morning and then an enormous 5.5m (18 ft) in the afternoon, both from the SW. That’s expert-only territory, and even then, it’s looking like it might be too big for the break. The wind is cross-off, but the energy is 23107 (very strong) – that’s a beast. Only for the most experienced, and I’d be checking tides carefully.
After that, Friday 14th August still has a solid 2.0m to 2.1m (6.6-6.9 ft) SW swell, with cross-off wind and moderate energy around 2106-2340. Good for experienced surfers, but the real magic is gone. The rest of the period fades out into smaller, cleaner waves with some glassy mornings on 18th and 19th August, but nothing that’ll get the heart racing like that Monday-Wednesday block.
Keep an eye on that first week of August – Monday afternoon to Wednesday morning is the time to be in the water. Get out there if you can.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
203 | 201 | 300 | 546 | 427 | 588 | 492 | 406 | 297 | 192 | 111 | 895 | 1123 | 1702 | 1082 | 598 | 453 | 393 | 1769 | 1729 | 3911 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:16PM1.83m | 5:15AM1.81m | 4:48PM1.80m | 6:04AM1.79m | 5:24PM1.75m | 7:02AM1.74m | 6:09PM1.69m | 8:12AM1.69m | 7:06PM1.62m | 9:32AM1.68m | 8:25PM1.55m | 10:50AM1.72m | 9:59PM1.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:22AM0.60m | 10:45PM0.19m | 11:02AM0.70m | 11:24PM0.14m | 11:46AM0.81m | 00:11AM0.13m | 12:38PM0.93m | 1:07AM0.16m | 1:45PM1.02m | 2:14AM0.21m | 3:11PM1.05m | 3:33AM0.25m | 4:42PM0.98m | ||||||||
7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
— | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 10 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 15 |
203 | 201 | 300 | 546 | 427 | 588 | 492 | 406 | 297 | 192 | 111 | 895 | 1123 | 1702 | 1082 | 598 | 453 | 393 | 1769 | 1729 | 3911 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | S 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SW 19 | SSW 6 | — | S 16 | — | SW 18 | SW 17 | E 7 | SSW 8 | SW 10 | SSE 16 | S 15 | S 15 | NE 5 | — | — | — |
13 | 5 | 34 | 24 | 183 | 8 | — | 5 | — | 13 | 107 | 3 | 179 | 573 | 25 | 4 | 17 | 16 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | E 9 | SW 14 | S 16 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | — | — | — |
5 | 2 | 73 | 5 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 282 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 2 | — | SW 7 | — | — | — | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | SW 6 | WNW 3 | — | — | NNW 3 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 |
1 | — | 77 | — | — | — | 5 | 9 | 6 | 34 | 47 | 124 | 1 | — | — | 8 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 13 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 22 | 12 | 234 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 519 | 521 | 35 | 327 | 3 |
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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).
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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