Bird Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a good look at what’s comin’ for Bird Rock – a solid, exposed reef setup that needs the right conditions to light up. It’s a bit of a wait, but there are a few windows of clean, punchy surf on the way.

Right off the bat, Sunday the 5th is a write-off. We’ve got an 8ft SSW swell rollin’ in, but it’s got a nasty onshore wind and the conditions are just poor. Forget it.

Monday the 6th is where it starts to get interesting. The swell drops to a much friendlier 4ft from the SSW, with a 14-second period, and that morning the wind swings offshore from the north – only 5 km/h. That’s clean, lined-up surf with a combined energy of 769 (moderate). It’s a “fairly consistent” break and can draw a crowd, so get down early for a few solo ones.

Tuesday the 7th morning is glassy – zero wind, and a 4ft swell from the SW with a long 17-second period. That’ll be clean but the sets will be spread out a bit, typical of a groundswell on a reef. Combined energy sits at 671 (moderate). Definitely worth a paddle if you’ve got patience.

Wednesday the 8th morning might be the pick of the first week. 4ft SW swell, 18-second period, glassy conditions again. The combined energy jumps to 1341 (strong), and the forecast says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” It’s still a reef break, so longer-period swell like this will hold up well and offer proper shape. Just keep in mind it can get busy here.

Thursday the 9th through Saturday the 11th stays small – around 3ft or so – with clean conditions on offer most of the time, but nothing that’ll blow your socks off. Good for a longboard or a fish.

Now, Sunday the 12th morning shows a bit more push. 5ft from the SW, 12-second period, offshore wind from the WNW at 25 km/h. Energy is 832 (moderate-strong), and the wind will keep things groomed. That’s a solid option.

But the real standout? That’s Monday the 13th afternoon. 10ft of SSW groundswell with a 19-second period – that’s proper deep ocean energy. Winds are offshore from the WNW at 20 km/h, combined energy hits 7120 (very strong). This is big, powerful, and clean. Only for experts – this is not a day to be casual. Bird Rock can handle it, but you’ll need your wits about you.

Wednesday the 15th afternoon pushes even bigger – 12ft SW swell, 16-second period, cross-offshore wind keeping it clean. Energy is 8976 (extremely strong). Again, expert-only territory. The “marginal” note suggests it might be maxing out the break, so be selective on the sets.

From Thursday the 16th onward, the swell slowly backs off. Conditions are mostly clean but the energy drops. By the 20th, we’re still seeing 7ft SW swells with clean cross-off winds, but nothing that matches the mid-month pulse.

So, if you’re an experienced surfer, circle Monday 13th afternoon and Wednesday 15th afternoon – those are your standout windows. For the rest of us, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings in the first week offer clean, manageable waves.

Stay keen, stay safe.

Rusty

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