Surf Forecasts:
Bird Rock surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,627 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 13) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. 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 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bird Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s going on at Bird Rock. Over the next 16 days, starting Thursday the 13th of August, there’s a solid SW groundswell already showing. It’s a strong start for the advanced surfers, but you’ll need to watch the wind closely.
Thursday morning the 13th dishes up a big 7ft SW swell, with a very long 16-second period, and combined energy of 2444 (very strong). The wind is a moderate cross-off, keeping it clean. This is the best of the whole run. Thursday afternoon holds at 7ft, still 16 seconds, 2337 energy, with a lighter breeze. Bird Rock is a reef, so that long-period groundswell will be cranking. Water temp is about average for the time of year.
Friday morning the 14th is still solid at 7ft SW, 16 seconds, 2148 energy, clean. The afternoon drops to 6ft, 15 seconds, 1753 energy, but the wind goes cross-shore, making it a bit bumpy. Saturday the 15th fades to 6ft, 15 seconds, but the wind is cross-onshore, so conditions get messy. Energy drops to 1371 and 1270. Not worth it.
Sunday the 16th through Tuesday the 18th, the swell drops fast. Heights go below 4ft, period shortens, and energy falls into the 300-600 range. Light winds but mostly onshore or cross-onshore – poor to marginal. Wednesday the 19th is flat with 1ft and only 79 energy.
Then there’s a gap of several days with no real recommendations. The swell stays small and inconsistent until Friday the 21st of August, when a tiny 3ft SW swell with 14 seconds and 359 energy shows up, with light cross-off wind – clean but tiny. Saturday the 22nd has a fresh offshore wind at 30 km/h, 4ft SW, but energy is only 548 and conditions are poor. Sunday the 23rd is also poor with strong offshore winds.
Monday the 24th of August brings a new pulse. 4ft SW, 17 seconds, 1517 energy – moderate energy, but that long period and offshore wind make for some clean waves. Tuesday the 25th holds similar size, but the wind gets stronger. Tuesday afternoon, the swell jumps to 8ft SSW, 14 seconds, 2116 energy, with a fresh cross-off wind – still clean, but that’s big and only for the experienced.
Wednesday the 26th stays big at 8ft SSW, 12 seconds, 2660 energy, but the wind is cross-onshore, creating chop. Thursday the 27th drops to 3ft SW, 18-second period, 720 energy, with onshore wind – small and messy. Friday the 28th is similar, 3ft S, 11 seconds, 394 energy, light cross-shore wind.
The standout is Thursday morning the 13th – 7ft SW, 16 seconds, 2444 energy, clean, and lined up on the reef. That’s the one to get after. The later pulse on Tuesday the 25th afternoon is big but less clean. Crowds are sometimes a factor at Bird Rock, so keep that in mind. The first two days are where the magic is.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2270 | 2444 | 2262 | 2627 | 2066 | 1753 | 1708 | 1289 | 1222 | 857 | 597 | 521 | 390 | 534 | 653 | 558 | 238 | 375 | 196 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:54AM1.79m | 11:28PM1.60m | 12:46PM1.87m | 00:40AM1.71m | 1:30PM1.93m | 1:40AM1.81m | 2:09PM1.97m | 2:32AM1.88m | 2:45PM1.97m | 3:19AM1.91m | 3:19PM1.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:51AM0.25m | 5:55PM0.82m | 6:01AM0.25m | 6:53PM0.63m | 7:00AM0.25m | 7:41PM0.44m | 7:51AM0.28m | 8:24PM0.29m | 8:36AM0.34m | 9:03PM0.19m | 9:18AM0.42m | 9:40PM0.15m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 6 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 2270 | 2444 | 2262 | 2627 | 2066 | 1753 | 1708 | 1289 | 1222 | 857 | 597 | 521 | 390 | 534 | 653 | 558 | 195 | 375 | 196 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 16 | — | S 15 | SSW 16 | S 16 | — | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SW 17 | ESE 6 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 75 | 227 | 82 | — | 72 | 82 | 43 | — | — | 11 | 21 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 238 | 6 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | S 16 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 3 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | — | SE 3 | — | — | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | NE 2 | NE 3 | NE 2 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 3 | — | — | 22 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 31 | 16 | 31 | 12 | 16 | 31 | 1 | 12 | 16 | 1 |
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