Bird Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.35° S 144.30° E

Bird Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bird Rock sea temperature is
13.4° C
0.3° 

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 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 10,002 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 19s 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 10) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 19s period. 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 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 10th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 19s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 13th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 16s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 12th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s break down what’s up at Bird Rock. This is a reef break, it loves a good SW swell, and it’s fairly consistent when the planets align. Water temp is sitting at about 56°F, which is normal for the season, no surprises there.

The first couple of days are a no-go. Saturday the 8th has some swell, but the wind is messy and the surf quality is poor. Sunday the 9th is even worse with strong winds. You’ll be watching from the sand.

Monday the 10th is the one to circle. The morning brings a 4ft SW swell with a 19-second period – that’s proper groundswell. The wind is offshore from the NW, so the waves will be clean as glass. The combined energy is pumping at 1026 (moderate to strong), and the quality is a standout. This is the best of the first week. The afternoon gets a bit messy with rain and cross-off wind, so get in the water early.

Tuesday the 11th is still good. The morning has a 3ft SW swell, 15-second period, and light offshore wind. Clean, smaller, but fun. The afternoon turns lumpy.

Wednesday the 12th the size jumps up. The swell hits 6ft in the morning and 8ft by the afternoon, with a 16-second period. The energy goes nuts – 5231 in the afternoon (very strong). That’s big for Bird Rock, and with a cross-off wind, it’s powerful. Only for experts. The conditions are clean, but the size is serious.

Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th keep the swell solid, around 7ft to 8ft, with a consistent 16-second period. The winds are cross-off, keeping the surf clean. Friday afternoon gets a rating for excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The energy is 2704 on Friday morning, so it’s all there. If you’re a solid surfer, this stretch from Wednesday to Friday is the real deal. The standout for the bigger stuff is Friday the 14th afternoon.

Saturday the 15th drops back to 5ft, still a long period of 15 seconds, and the wind is light cross-off in the morning, so it’s clean. The energy is 1040 (moderate). A good option for the weekend.

Then there’s a lull. Sunday the 16th is blown out with onshore winds, and Monday the 17th has a glassy morning with 4ft SW swell, but it’s not the best quality. The following days into the second week are smaller, in the 2ft to 4ft range, with mostly clean conditions but lower energy. Nothing special. The swell is still SW, but it’s much weaker. The wind stays light and mostly cross-off, so it’s surfable, just not remarkable.

The real standouts for the whole 16-day window are Monday the 10th morning for clean, manageable size, and the Thursday/Friday the 14th-15th for the bigger, more powerful groundswell. If you’re after a proper session, those are the windows.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
8
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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0.6
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13
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21
1.2
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19
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17
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16
0.9
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15
1.1
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14
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17
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16
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16
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15
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16
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Energy kJ
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1026
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355
536
737
1438
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2040
1741
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Wind (km/h)
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20
NNE
35
NNE
35
NNE
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NW
30
SW
25
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25
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20
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High Tide
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
11:54AM1.79m
11:28PM1.60m
12:46PM1.87m
00:40AM1.71m
Low Tide
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
4:51AM0.25m
5:55PM0.82m
6:01AM0.25m
6:53PM0.63m
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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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