Bird Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a solid run of surf on the horizon, starting with a bit of a slow warm-up before the real juice kicks in.

Overall, the pattern is a slow build. We start with small, clean weekend waves, then a proper pulse of SW groundswell arrives mid-week, with a couple of absolute standouts for the experienced crew. The first few days are small but glassy, then it gets serious.

Saturday, 18th July sees small but clean beginnings. Bird Rock is showing a 3ft SW swell, with a period of 14 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, and with the wind WNW at 6 mph, it’s offshore. The water temp is about average for the time of year. The combined energy is moderate (382). The afternoon glass-off with SE wind is a treat, but the swell drops to 3ft. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about.

Sunday morning 19th is a little smaller still, 2ft from the SSW, but the wind is light offshore from the NNW, making for clean, peelable lines. The period drops to 11 seconds, so the energy is less (157). A good beginner session if you’re just getting wet.

Monday 20th is similar, 2ft SW swell, but the period jumps to 16 seconds. That’s a very long-period groundswell. It’ll be straight and walled up at Bird Rock since it’s a reef, so watch for the sets to be powerful but maybe a bit wonky. Offshore wind keeps it clean.

Now, Tuesday 22nd and Wednesday 23rd we see the swell bumping up. Tuesday morning has 3ft, 14 seconds, and offshore NNW wind. The energy is picking up (281). By Wednesday 23rd, the swell hits 6ft from the SSW, with a 14-second period. The combined energy jumps to strong (1447). The wind is cross-off from the SW, so it’s not perfect, but it’s clean. That’s bigger, more powerful, and pushing into intermediate territory.

Friday, 24th July is where we get the first real standout. Morning offers 6ft SW swell, 15-second period, and clean offshore WNW wind at 12 mph. The combined energy is very strong (2388). The forecast calls for excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle. The afternoon holds similar quality.

Saturday, 25th July is still very good, with 5ft SW swell, but the period drops to 13 seconds. The wind stays offshore, solid moderate breeze. The energy is still strong (700). A fun day for competent surfers.

Sunday 26th is a drop-off, with 3ft and a building afternoon cross-off wind that messes it up.

Monday 27th July has another big pulse. The morning is 5ft from the SSW, but the afternoon is a beast: 8ft SW swell, 12-second period, and strong offshore wind. The combined energy is massive (3042). This is the second standout, but at 8ft, it’s for experts only. The reef at Bird Rock will be handling a lot of water.

Tuesday 28th holds solid, with 7ft and 7ft sets, but the wind is cross-off from the WNW in the morning. The afternoon of the 28th gets a clean offshore, making it another excellent session for the brave.

Wednesday 29th continues with 5ft to 5ft SSW swell, 13-second period, and clean offshore wind. Very good, consistent conditions.

Thursday 30th July sees a big 12ft SSW swell, but the wind is cross-shore, making it a messy, choppy affair. The period is short (11 seconds) for that size. It’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.

Friday 31st July is the last true standout. The morning is 8ft SSW swell, with a light offshore WNW breeze. The period is 10 seconds, which is a bit short, but the energy is strong (1389). The afternoon is glassy with a 7ft swell. Excellent conditions for the experienced surfer.

Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd August the wind swings onshore and strong, the swell is 8ft and 6ft, but it’s all blown out and choppy. A bad note to end on.

The real dates to lock in are Friday 24th July and Monday 27th July (afternoon). Both are heavy, clean, and powerful. The 24th is a bit more manageable for strong intermediates, while the 27th is expert territory. The 31st is also a glassy gem.

For the long-range stuff, like the 28th and 29th, it’s promising but we’ll have to see how the wind holds. The first week is the most reliable.

Rusty.

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