Bird Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s in store for Bird Rock. This is a solid reef setup that takes a good SW swell and lines it up nicely, especially with the right wind. The good news is we’ve got a run of waves coming your way, but you’ll need to pick your moments.

The first wave action kicks off on Saturday, August 22. The morning will have a clean 8.2ft SW swell, but honestly, it’s a bit of a tricky one. The wind is a cross-off at 15.5 mph, which is strong enough to put a bit of a bump on it. The combined energy is strong (4119), but the conditions are marginal. The afternoon sees a much bigger 13.1ft SW swell, but the wind goes cross-shore, making it a messy, powerful beast. This is for experts only.

Sunday, August 23 is a much better story. The morning drops to a manageable 4.9ft SW swell, and the wind switches to a light offshore from the NW at 6.2 mph. The wave energy is moderate (1218), but the conditions are clean. This is a solid window for a session. The afternoon stays clean with a 5.2ft SW swell and a long 16-second period, making for some real quality lines. The wind is light and cross-off; it’s a good time to be out.

Monday, August 24 is a bit of a letdown. The swell drops to 3.9ft in the morning, and the wind is cross-off, but the energy is weak (606). The afternoon is smaller still at 3.0ft, with a light offshore wind that makes it clean, but it’s a small wave day.

The best of the whole forecast lands on Friday, August 28. The morning session is the standout: a 4.3ft SW swell, but with a very long 17-second period, pushing a moderate wave energy (1062). The wind is a clean offshore 9.3 mph from the WNW. The reef will be handling that long-period groundswell beautifully, and the setup will be fast, hollow, and clean. This is the one to circle on your calendar.

Sunday, August 30 brings a bigger pulse, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The morning has a 4.6ft SSW swell with a very long 19-second period, but the cross-on wind puts a chop on it. The afternoon sees a solid 8.2ft SSW swell, again with a very long period, but the wind remains cross-on. The energy is strong (4033), but the surface is bumpy. It’s powerful, but not the cleanest.

Monday, August 31 is a sweet spot. The morning is glassy with a 5.6ft SSW swell and a 16-second period. That’s a beautiful combo for the reef – clean, powerful, and with that long-period energy creating some proper walls. The combined energy is moderate (1356). If you can get out there early, it’ll be worth the paddle.

The first week of September keeps the swell alive. Tuesday, September 1 has a strong 6.2ft SW swell in the morning, but with a 12.4 mph cross-off wind, it’s still rideable. The afternoon is ruined by strong onshore winds.

Friday, September 4 is another deep run. The morning has a 6.6ft SSW swell with a 15-second period, clean offshore winds from the W at 9.3 mph, and a moderate wave energy (1648). This is a serious session for experienced surfers, with plenty of grunt.

The final weekend, September 6, fades out with a 4.3ft SW swell and a 16-second period, but the cross-off wind keeps it clean enough for a last look.

So, to wrap it up: the absolute best on offer is Friday, August 28 morning for that clean, long-period groundswell. The second best is Monday, August 31 morning for the glassy conditions and solid swell. The rest of the days are either too big, too small, or too windy to be perfect. Choose your windows wisely.

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