Bird Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking at Bird Rock over the next couple of weeks.

We’re kicking off with a solid pulse of groundswell, but it takes a day or two to really find its groove. Friday the 10th starts things off with a clean 3ft SW swell, period way up at 15 seconds, and light cross-off winds. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year – nothing weird there. The energy is moderate (421), and it’s clean, but the size is small. Things get a bit messy Friday afternoon with a weaker, cross-shore wind.

Saturday the 11th is a write-off – strong onshore winds and a tiny 2ft swell. You’d be better off doing something else.

Sunday the 12th is where it starts to get interesting, but it’s not for everyone. The swell jumps to 5ft, then 6ft by the afternoon, with a 12-second period. The wind goes hard offshore on Sunday morning – 40 km/h from the WNW. That’s clean, but the combined energy is already strong (718 and 1100), and that much wind makes paddling a mission. This is big, powerful, and only for experienced surfers.

Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th are the real standout window. The swell is pumping: 7ft to 8ft of SW groundswell, with a very long 16-second period. The energy is huge (3165 and 2771). Fresh offshore winds keep it looking epic. But listen – this is heavy. At over 8ft, this is expert-only territory. The long period will make it grind on the reef, which is exactly what Bird Rock likes. The afternoon on Tuesday drops a little but it’s still solid.

Wednesday the 15th is the best for the experienced crew. The swell drops to 6ft, still a solid SSW groundswell at 15 seconds, with gentle offshore winds in the morning – 15 km/h from the WNW. It’s clean, powerful, and way more manageable. The energy is still strong (1546). This is your best shot if you’ve got the skills.

Thursday the 16th looks sweet for a broader range. The swell drops to 4ft, period still long at 14 seconds, and Thursday afternoon turns glassy with no wind and a clear sky. That’s as clean as it gets. The energy is moderate (667). Good for a fun session.

Friday the 17th is another good one – 5ft SSW swell, 16-second period, light offshore winds. Clean and consistent. Not a standout, but very solid.

After that, the week of the 18th onward fades fast. The swell drops under 3ft, winds turn onshore or cross-off, and the energy drops to weak or moderate. A few days in the 20s have a bit of life with a 3ft SW swell and offshore winds, but it’s marginal. From the 19th to the 25th, there’s a long stretch of poor to marginal conditions. The best of that late period is Friday the 24th with a 4ft SW swell and light offshore winds, but it’s not the quality of the earlier days.

The best of the whole window: Without a doubt, Wednesday the 15th morning. That 6ft, 15-second SSW groundswell with gentle offshore winds and clean conditions is the sweet spot for experienced surfers. The Monday-Tuesday before that is bigger and more powerful, but it’s for the hardcore only.

Crowds are possible at Bird Rock, especially on the good days, but it’s a reef break that handles the crowd pretty well.

Rusty.

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