
Surf Forecasts:
Bird Rock surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 5,306 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bird Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s heading our way for Bird Rock.
The next 16 days have a bit of a slow start, but once it gets going, there’s some real quality in the mix. We’re kicking off on Sunday, July 26th, with a clean 4.3ft SSW swell. The wind is a cross-offshore breeze from the WNW, keeping things tidy. The water temperature is sitting at 56.7°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (399), so nothing too crazy, but it’s a nice, gentle intro to the week.
Sunday afternoon, the wind swings to a light offshore from the NW, cleaning up the 3.6ft SW swell even more. By Monday, July 27th, we’ve got a solid offshore breeze again, but the swell drops a little to 3.0ft. It’s still clean, but the energy is a bit weaker (279). Tuesday morning, July 28th, sees a fresh offshore blowing at 18.6 mph, with a 3.0ft SW swell and a longer period of 13 seconds. The energy jumps up (450), but the size is small. Tuesday afternoon, the swell picks up to 4.3ft from the SSW with a period of 15 seconds, and the energy jumps to 762. That’s a nice long-period groundswell, but the wind is a strong cross-off, so it’ll be a bit bumpy.
Now, Wednesday, July 29th, is where things get interesting. The morning brings 5.2ft of SW swell at a 16-second period, and the energy is pumping (1959). The wind is an 18.6 mph cross-off, so it’s a bit on the stronger side, but the combination of size and period is serious. By Wednesday afternoon, it’s a solid 9.8ft SW swell at 15 seconds, with a massive energy of 6466. That’s a lot of water moving. This is proper, heavy groundswell. With that size and power, this is strictly for experienced surfers only. The wind stays cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but it’s a beast.
The swell drops back to 5.2ft on Thursday, July 30th, with a 13-second period. The wind is lighter from the W, so it’s cleaner. The energy is still decent (841). Friday, July 31st, brings a smaller 3.6ft SSW swell, but the wind is a light cross-off from the WNW, making for a really clean morning session. The energy is moderate (398).
Heading into the first weekend of August, Saturday, August 1st, is small but clean. The wind is light, and the swell is a tiny 2.3ft to 3.0ft, but with a very long 16-second period on the afternoon. It’s a beautiful, clean day for a longboard or a fish. The energy is still moderate (405).
Sunday, August 2nd, is a standout. The swell bumps up to 3.9ft in the morning, building to 4.6ft by the afternoon, both from the SW with a 17-second period. The wind is a gentle cross-off from the N. The energy is strong (1001-1238). This is a classic Bird Rock setup: a long-period SW groundswell with clean conditions. The longer period means the waves will have good shape and power, but at a point break like this, it’ll line up beautifully. This is the best on offer for the first week.
The second week starts with a bit of a drop-off. Monday, August 3rd, has a 3.6ft SW swell, but the wind is stronger from the WNW, and the energy is moderate (619). It’s not great. Tuesday, August 4th, builds back up. The morning sees 4.9ft swell with a 13-second period, and by the afternoon, it’s 5.6ft SW swell with a massive 20-second period and an energy of 3856. That’s a very long-period groundswell. The wind is a moderate cross-off, so it’s clean. This is a big, powerful swell, but the 20-second period means the sets will be spaced out. It’s still only for experienced surfers.
Wednesday, August 5th, is the absolute highlight of the entire forecast. The morning brings 6.2ft of SSW swell at a 16-second period, with a light offshore wind from the N. The
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed morning, calm by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
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372 | 263 | 189 | 223 | 195 | 476 | 277 | 720 | 1124 | 1281 | 4079 | 2368 | 837 | 596 | 417 | 353 | 294 | 286 | 220 | 261 | 644 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:19PM1.43m | 9:57AM1.51m | 8:17PM1.36m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:12PM1.09m | 2:29AM0.49m | 3:35PM1.13m | 3:34AM0.51m | 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 | ||||||||
7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
— | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 12 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 |
372 | 263 | 189 | 223 | 195 | 476 | 277 | 720 | 1124 | 1281 | 2387 | 1556 | 837 | 596 | 417 | 353 | 294 | 286 | 220 | 144 | 644 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | S 15 | SSW 16 | S 15 | SSW 15 | — | — | S 14 | S 14 | — | S 23 | SSW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 19 |
27 | 11 | 24 | 56 | 82 | 42 | 173 | 42 | 78 | — | — | 16 | 4 | — | 11 | 45 | 98 | 90 | 202 | 261 | 96 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 23 | — | — | E 11 | E 12 | E 12 | S 16 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 42 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | NNE 4 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 3 | SSW 8 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 3 | 678 | 4079 | 2368 | — | 96 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 235 | 553 | 532 | 702 | 232 | 518 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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