Surf Forecasts:
Bird Rock surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,215 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bird Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down. The first few days are a bit flat and messy, but don’t give up – there’s a solid run of quality surf coming just after the middle of the week.
Right now, Sunday the 16th, it’s nothing special. Bird Rock is getting a 4ft SSW swell with a long 14 second period, but the ESE wind is onshore, messing up the surface. The combined energy is moderate at 657, but you’re fighting the wind. Monday the 17th looks similar – drops to 3ft to 4ft, still cross-onshore. We’re in a quiet phase, so sit tight.
The real action starts on Friday the 21st. We’ve got a clean 3ft to 3ft swell from the SW, but the key here is the NW offshore wind blowing at 12 to 16 mph. That offshore breeze is going to keep the waves glassy and lined up. The period stretches to 18 seconds in the afternoon, and the combined energy jumps to a strong 1227. This is your best bet – calm offshore wind, plenty of power, and clean conditions.
Saturday the 22nd brings a big increase in size, about 6ft to 7ft SW swell, but the wind turns to a cross-offshore from the W and WSW. The energy is very strong at 1651 to 2063, but with that size, it’s for experienced surfers only, and the wind isn’t as clean. Then Sunday the 23rd is another standout: a 6ft SW swell with 1467 energy, strong offshore NW wind at 16 mph. This is prime Bird Rock – big, clean, and powerful.
Monday the 24th keeps it going with a 7ft SSW swell and 1772 energy. The morning looks clean with a light offshore wind, but the afternoon gets cross-shore and rainy. That early session could be special for the advanced crew.
From the 25th onward, the quality tanks. Strong onshore winds and choppy conditions ruin the surf for paddle surfing. You get a tiny window on Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th, with puny 2ft to 3ft SW swell and almost no wind, but the period is short and energy is weak. It’s not worth getting wet for.
Bottom line: make your plans for Friday the 21st through Monday the 24th. Friday the 21st and Sunday the 23rd are the real winners. Offshore wind, solid groundswell, and that reef will handle the long-period energy well. This spot can get busy sometimes, so plan accordingly.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
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 kJ | 899 | 621 | 545 | 450 | 508 | 661 | 485 | 238 | 310 | 196 | 137 | 83 | 54 | 148 | 161 | 130 | 313 | 522 | 2434 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:40AM1.81m | 2:09PM1.97m | 2:32AM1.88m | 2:45PM1.97m | 3:19AM1.91m | 3:19PM1.94m | 4:01AM1.89m | 3:51PM1.88m | 4:41AM1.83m | 4:21PM1.80m | 5:20AM1.75m | 4:50PM1.71m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:51AM0.28m | 8:24PM0.29m | 8:36AM0.34m | 9:03PM0.19m | 9:18AM0.42m | 9:40PM0.15m | 9:56AM0.52m | 10:16PM0.17m | 10:31AM0.63m | 10:50PM0.22m | 11:06AM0.74m | 11:24PM0.30m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 10 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 899 | 621 | 545 | 450 | 508 | 661 | 485 | 238 | 310 | 196 | 137 | 83 | 54 | 148 | 161 | 130 | 313 | 401 | 1123 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 14 | — | ESE 5 | SE 4 | S 17 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 7 | NE 3 | E 6 | — | SW 7 | SW 19 | SW 18 | — |
| kJ | 56 | 36 | — | 2 | 5 | 5 | 65 | 27 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | 8 | 234 | 304 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | SE 5 | — | — | — | SW 19 | E 6 | E 8 | E 6 | — | SW 18 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 149 | 7 | — | — | — | 54 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 522 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | — | — | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | — | — | NE 3 | NE 2 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNW 2 | N 3 | NNE 4 | — | — | NW 3 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 4 | — | — | 11 | 11 | 8 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 24 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2434 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 74 | 16 | 31 | 0 | 16 | 31 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 32 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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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).
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