Bird Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s ahead for Bird Rock. The next couple of weeks are a real mixed bag, with some proper swell windows but plenty of wild, tricky conditions to work through too.

The water temp is sitting around 57°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We’ve got a slow start. Saturday the 11th is a write-off with small, weak 2ft south-west swell and messy cross-off winds. No point paddling out.

Sunday the 12th sees a jump in size. Morning has a clean 5ft SW swell coming in with a good offshore breeze, but the energy is pretty raw and sets will be a challenge. It’s not surfable in the conventional sense. The afternoon pushes up to 6ft but with cross-off wind. Still tough.

Monday the 13th is where things start to get interesting. A solid 8ft SW groundswell with a very long 16-second period rolls in, with fresh offshore winds. This is going to be big, powerful, and for experts only. The combined swell energy is huge (2481 in the morning, 2716 in the afternoon) – this is a proper pulse. The long period will make it crank at this reef break. It’s a strong standout for experienced surfers.

Tuesday the 14th is another massive day, but it’s getting borderline. Morning sees a 15ft SW swell with moderate cross-off wind – the combined energy is off the charts at 12010. This is colossal. Only the most seasoned charger should even consider it. The afternoon drops to 12ft but it’s still a beast.

Wednesday the 15th morning looks excellent for the average competent surfer. A clean 6ft SSW swell with a gentle offshore breeze (1158 on the energy meter). The wind is light, the waves are solid, and it’s clean. The afternoon holds 5ft SW with light cross-off.

Thursday the 16th is a hidden gem. Morning has a clean 4ft SW swell with light offshore, but the afternoon is true perfection: glassy conditions with a 4ft SW swell. That combination of zero wind and clean, fun-sized waves is a rare treat. This is a standout session for anyone.

Friday the 17th morning offers another strong option for experienced surfers: 6ft SW groundswell with a very long 16-second period and a light offshore. The energy is high (1528). It will be powerful and clean.

The following week gets smaller and less consistent, with a few glimmers. Monday the 21st afternoon is a beauty – glassy conditions and a solid 6ft WSW swell with a 13-second period. The energy is strong (1382) and it’s glassy. That’s another standout session to mark in your calendar. Thursday the 23rd has a big pulse of 8ft SW swell again, but it’s compromised by cross-off winds. Friday the 24th afternoon improves with offshore wind and a clean 6ft SSW swell.

Overall, the best sessions on the menu are the glassy Thursday 16th afternoon and the glassy Monday 21st afternoon. For the big-wave crew, Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th are the serious standouts.

Rusty.

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