Bird Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.35° S 144.30° E

Bird Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bird Rock sea temperature is
13.5° C
0.4° 

Bird Rock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Bird Rock surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 11,271 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. 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 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 7th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 13th Aug)16ft (5.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 13th Aug)16ft (5.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bird Rock over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Howdy, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Bird Rock. This reef break is set to fire up over the next couple of weeks, but it’s going to be a slow burn with a few real standout moments.

The overall pattern kicks off with a solid, long-period groundswell from the southwest. Friday the 7th is a proper start to the run – clean, clear skies, a light offshore breeze, and waves around 3.6 ft to 3.3 ft. The swell energy is moderate (576), but that 15 to 16 second period means the waves will have good shape and power. A light breeze and glassy conditions will make for some tidy, lined-up sets. This is great for advanced surfers, and it’s a fairly consistent spot, so you’ll get your share.

Saturday the 8th sees the swell holding, but the wind picks up to 12-16 mph from the north-northeast. It’s still cross-offshore, so it’s rideable, but the breeze is a bit strong. The energy stays moderate (around 492). It’s a “marginal” call, but not a write-off.

Sunday the 9th is a write-off. Strong 22 mph winds and a dropping swell make for poor conditions. Save your energy.

Monday the 10th is where things get interesting. The swell ticks up to 4.3 ft, but the real story is the energy – it jumps to 1147, a solid jump into moderate-to-strong territory. That’s a big pulse of power from the southwest with a 19-second period. This is a true groundswell. The catch is the wind is gusty from the west-southwest at 19-22 mph, making it a cross-offshore breeze. It’s “marginal” for surf quality, but for experienced surfers, that energy is tempting. The wave direction and period are lining up perfectly with the break’s optimum. This is a “promising but less certain” call for the week ahead.

Tuesday the 11th is a step back. The wind is howling again from the north-northwest, and the swell drops. The energy falls to 640. Not your day.

Wednesday the 12th is a better bet. The swell climbs back to 3.9 ft to 4.6 ft, and the energy is up to 728 in the morning, peaking at 1359 in the afternoon. The wind is offshore from the west-northwest in the morning, and cross-offshore in the afternoon. It’s still a “marginal” call, but that offshore wind in the morning will clean it up nicely. This is one of the better windows in the first week.

Now, here’s the big one. Thursday the 13th. The afternoon is a monster. A 14.8 ft swell from the west-southwest with a 16-second period, and the combined energy is a staggering 11082. That’s very strong wave energy. The wind is a moderate 12 mph from the west, cross-offshore. This is a major event for Bird Rock. The wave height is over 8 ft, so this is strictly for experts. The reef will handle it, but it will be a serious challenge. The score is high, and it’s the standout of the entire 16-day run. If you’re an experienced surfer, this is the session to aim for. The morning is also solid with 7.9 ft swell and 2712 energy, but the afternoon is the peak.

Friday the 14th keeps the swell up at 6.6 ft to 6.9 ft, with 2319 energy. The morning is clean with a gentle offshore breeze, making for “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” The afternoon turns cross-shore and choppy, so get in early.

The weekend of the 15th and 16th sees the swell drop back to 3.6 ft to 5.6 ft, but the wind turns onshore from the south and southeast. The energy drops to 1006 and then 578. It’s “marginal” and a bit choppy. Not a great time.

Monday the 17th is a hidden gem. The swell is small at 3.0 ft, but the wind goes glassy – a light, variable breeze from the east-southeast. The energy is 373, and the conditions are “glassy” and “good.” For a smaller wave session on a clean reef, this is a classic. The wind is nearly dead calm. This is a beautiful, quiet session.

Tuesday the 18th is another glassy moment in the afternoon, with 2.3 ft swell and 527 energy, and a clean, glassy surface. The morning has a light offshore breeze. Two good small-wave windows back-to-back.

Wednesday the 19

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the NNE by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
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2
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
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0.7
SW
18
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
15
1
SW
18
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
1
SW
21
1.3
SW
19
1.3
SW
17
1.8
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
1.2
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
2.3
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
300
546
427
588
492
468
297
192
111
815
1147
1062
1552
623
346
173
728
939
1524
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
10
WNW
5
WSW
10
N
20
N
25
NNE
25
NNE
35
NNE
35
NNE
20
N
30
WSW
30
WSW
15
NW
30
NNW
30
NNW
35
N
30
WNW
35
WSW
20
WSW
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
off
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High Tide
5:15AM1.81m
4:48PM1.80m
6:04AM1.79m
5:24PM1.75m
7:02AM1.74m
6:09PM1.69m
8:12AM1.69m
7:06PM1.62m
9:32AM1.68m
8:25PM1.55m
10:50AM1.72m
9:59PM1.54m
Low Tide
10:45PM0.19m
11:02AM0.70m
11:24PM0.14m
11:46AM0.81m
00:11AM0.13m
12:38PM0.93m
1:07AM0.16m
1:45PM1.02m
2:14AM0.21m
3:11PM1.05m
3:33AM0.25m
4:42PM0.98m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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