
Surf Forecasts:
Bird Rock surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 9,402 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s 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 (Jul 30) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bird Rock in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bird Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at the forecast for Bird Rock. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming our way over the next 16 days, with some real gems to look forward to if you’re patient.
The action starts on the morning of July 28th. It’s not going to blow your mind, but there’s a little 3ft SSW groundswell with a very long 16-second period. The wind is a fresh offshore from the NNW, so the lines will be clean. Still, the combined wave energy is weak (560), so it’s more of a warm-up surf than a standout. The water temperature is 57°, which is about average for this time of year.
Things get properly interesting on July 29th. Wednesday morning delivers a solid 10ft SW swell (16-second period), and by the afternoon it’s pumping at 12ft. That’s big, expert-level territory. The wind is a cross-off from the WSW, keeping the wave face clean. The combined energy is massive – 4282 in the morning and a whopping 9230 in the afternoon. This is the real deal. For the experienced crew, this is *the* session of the week. This is a reef break, and with that long-period groundswell, it’s going to be barrelling. Keep an eye on the tide.
The swell drops back a bit on Thursday and Friday, holding around 4ft to 8ft, with clean conditions. Friday afternoon, July 31st, is particularly nice with glassy conditions and a 3ft SSW swell. It’s small but fun.
Then, on the afternoon of August 1st, we get another standout. The swell jumps to 5ft from the SW, but the period is an incredible 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy (2145). The wind is a gentle offshore from the NNW, so expect perfect, clean lines. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, and the conditions are about as good as it gets.
The first week of August sees a bit of a lull with some poor onshore winds, but the end of the window delivers a big one. On the afternoon of August 12th, the forecast shows a massive 16ft WSW swell with a 14-second period. The combined energy is a staggering 11685. That’s huge, and it’s for experts only. The wind is a cross-off from the north, so it’ll be big and powerful, but clean. A serious session for the brave.
So, for the best on offer: July 29th (Wednesday) for the big, powerful SW swell, and August 12th (Wednesday, that’s two weeks out) for the absolute monster swell. Both are for experienced surfers only. The afternoon of August 1st is your best bet for a clean, powerful swell in a more manageable size.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue night, light winds from the W by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
284 | 795 | 1289 | 4282 | 6068 | 4668 | 987 | 1791 | 417 | 336 | 294 | 255 | 386 | 1536 | 1737 | 952 | 793 | 686 | 911 | 765 | 458 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 11:09AM1.55m | 9:38PM1.32m | 12:07PM1.63m | 11:00PM1.33m | 12:51PM1.71m | 00:08AM1.38m | 1:28PM1.78m | 1:02AM1.46m | 2:00PM1.83m | 1:49AM1.54m | 2:29PM1.87m | 2:31AM1.62m | 2:56PM1.88m | 3:11AM1.69m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:06PM1.10m | 4:41AM0.50m | 6:14PM1.02m | 5:41AM0.46m | 7:02PM0.92m | 6:32AM0.42m | 7:40PM0.80m | 7:16AM0.40m | 8:13PM0.68m | 7:56AM0.39m | 8:43PM0.56m | 8:34AM0.41m | 9:12PM0.45m | ||||||||
7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | |
— | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 7 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 12 |
231 | 795 | 1289 | — | 3162 | 1823 | 987 | 640 | 417 | 336 | 294 | 255 | 202 | 1536 | 1737 | 952 | 793 | 686 | 911 | 765 | 458 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | S 16 | — | — | — | — | S 9 | — | S 23 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 17 | SW 13 | S 18 | NE 4 | S 16 | SW 18 | S 14 | — | SW 17 |
284 | 42 | — | — | — | — | 129 | — | 11 | 18 | 98 | 92 | 386 | 609 | 103 | 4 | 20 | 80 | 16 | — | 104 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 |
45 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 45 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | SSW 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 5 |
31 | 24 | 17 | 4282 | 6068 | 4668 | — | 1791 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 121 | 89 | 35 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 235 | 553 | 405 | 536 | 232 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 519 | 3 | 74 | 74 | 31 |
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Information about the Bird Rock Surf forecast
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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