Bird Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.35° S 144.30° E

Bird Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bird Rock sea temperature is
14.1° C
0.6° 

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 18 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 2,802 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bird Rock in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sat 18th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 23rd Jul)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 23rd Jul)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Hey gang, Rusty here. Let’s break down Bird Rock.

The water’s sitting at 57°, which is dead average for the season. No surprises there.

First decent surf is Saturday the 18th. We’ve got a 1.0m SW swell, 14-second period, and a light offshore breeze. The energy is moderate at 382. It’s clean, but it’s just a 2 out of 10 – a nice paddle, but nothing to get hyped about.

Saturday afternoon goes glassy, but the swell is down to 0.8m. Surfable, but ordinary.

Sunday the 19th is tiny. 0.6m SSW swell, 11-second period. Offshore wind in the morning keeps it clean, but you’ll be hunting for waves.

Monday the 20th is also small with a 0.6m SW swell and a very long 16-second period. The period gives it shape, but the size is just too small.

Tuesday the 21st perks up. Morning sees 0.9m SW swell, 14-second period, clean offshore breeze. Moderate energy at 341. It’s a solid 2 out of 10. Clean and fun.

Wednesday the 22nd gets a bump in the afternoon with 1.2m SW swell, but the wind turns cross-off. Energy is 399. Marginal.

Now, the big one – Thursday the 23rd. This is for the experts. Morning pushes 3.5m SW swell, 14-second period, and the energy is massive at 7077. The wind is cross-off and clean. This is over 2.5m, so it’s expert-only. Crowds are possible. The afternoon holds the same size.

Friday the 24th is still big, coming down to 2.0m to 2.2m SSW swell, very long 15-second period, strong cross-off breeze. Energy is still strong at 1786 to 2053. Still expert territory, but cleaner.

Saturday the 25th drops to 1.5m to 1.7m. The afternoon is the pick: 1.5m SSW swell, 13-second period, clean offshore wind. Energy is 784. This is a very good session, 3 out of 10. Clean, manageable, and punchy.

Sunday the 26th is a step down. 1.0m in the morning, clean, but the afternoon turns poor.

Monday the 27th morning is a sleeper: 1.0m SW swell, 14-second period, cross-off breeze. Energy is 732. Very good session.

But the real standout is Sunday the 2nd of August. The morning delivers 1.6m SW swell, a very long 17-second period, and a light offshore NNE breeze. The energy is strong at 1663. The wind is cross-off, keeping it clean, and the swell direction is exactly what the spot wants. Crowds are possible. This is a 4 out of 10 – excellent for experienced surfers. The long period at this reef is magic. This is the one to circle.

The rest of the window is rough. Monday the 27th afternoon turns messy with 3.0m and cross-shore wind. Tuesday the 28th is blown out with onshore winds and 4.0m swell – total mess. Wednesday the 29th through Friday the 31st is mostly poor, though Friday the 31st morning has a surprise glassy 1.6m swell. Saturday the 1st of August morning is also glassy with a 1.6m SSW swell and a 16-second period – very clean.

Bottom line: Thursday the 23rd for the big-wave crew, and Sunday the 2nd of August for the best all-around session. Stay sharp.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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331
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High Tide
2:34PM2.05m
2:41AM1.81m
3:14PM2.04m
3:35AM1.82m
3:51PM1.99m
4:25AM1.80m
4:26PM1.92m
5:13AM1.75m
4:59PM1.82m
6:00AM1.69m
5:30PM1.72m
6:48AM1.62m
6:02PM1.61m
Low Tide
8:47PM0.42m
8:50AM0.22m
9:31PM0.30m
9:36AM0.34m
10:13PM0.24m
10:20AM0.48m
10:53PM0.23m
11:01AM0.63m
11:32PM0.26m
11:41AM0.76m
00:10AM0.32m
12:23PM0.89m
00:50AM0.38m
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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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