Surf Forecasts:
Bird Rock surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,805 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bird Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Bird Rock. No point jumping in before the good stuff arrives, so we’ve got a slow start to the week before a proper window opens up.
The standout session, without a doubt, is Friday the 18th of September. Bird Rock wakes up. Morning brings a solid 5 ft SSW groundswell with a very long period of 17 seconds – that’s serious energy rolling in. The wind is offshore from the NW, cleaning it right up. This is top-tier Bird Rock: long period groundswell suiting a reef break, good shape, and organized lines. It’s advanced territory at that size and power, but for those who can handle it, this is the one. Afternoon holds similar quality, 5 ft SW, still offshore. Don’t miss that window.
Leading into that, Thursday the 17th offers a smaller, more manageable option. A 5 ft SSW swell with a 14-second period is on the table with a cross-off wind in the morning. It’s not the cleanest we’ll see, but it’s surfable.
After Friday’s peak, the weekend fades. Saturday the 19th is still worthwhile for a paddle, with 4 ft SW dropping to 4 ft and light offshore winds, but the energy is low. Perfect for a longer board or a quiet session.
Around Monday the 21st, we get a spike back up to 8 ft SW but it’s plagued by a cross-onshore wind and short period (11 seconds). That’s messy and powerful – more of a challenge than a pleasure, and better left for another day.
The following week is mostly small and average. Wednesday morning the 23rd has 4 ft SSW with light cross-off winds, and Friday the 25th afternoon shows a clean 2 ft SSW pulse with offshore wind – small but clean if you’re desperate.
Later in the outlook, around Saturday the 26th, a 6 ft SW groundswell with a very long 19-second period shows up, but the cross wind and lumpy conditions spoil it. Another reminder that long period at a reef is magic – but only with the right wind.
Within the early window, the water temp is sitting around 57°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year.
Stay on it. Forecasts can shift.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1349 | 2356 | 2529 | 2324 | 2355 | 1739 | 1072 | 838 | 1057 | 1543 | 1115 | 752 | 511 | 380 | 178 | 206 | 122 | 972 | 1625 | 471 | 2523 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 2:13PM1.85m | 2:55AM1.99m | 2:45PM1.84m | 3:31AM1.96m | 3:16PM1.80m | 4:07AM1.90m | 3:46PM1.74m | 4:42AM1.81m | 4:15PM1.67m | 5:18AM1.70m | 4:44PM1.58m | 6:00AM1.59m | 5:15PM1.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:29PM0.14m | 8:56AM0.49m | 9:03PM0.13m | 9:30AM0.55m | 9:37PM0.16m | 10:03AM0.63m | 10:09PM0.23m | 10:34AM0.72m | 10:42PM0.31m | 11:07AM0.82m | 11:17PM0.41m | 11:44AM0.92m | 11:57PM0.52m | ||||||||
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 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 16 | 11 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2324 | 2355 | 1739 | 1072 | 838 | 1057 | 1543 | 1115 | 752 | 511 | 380 | 178 | 206 | 122 | 224 | 1625 | 471 | 2523 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 16 | — | — | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 14 | — | SW 20 | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | SW 15 | — | SSW 16 | S 16 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 68 | 42 | — | — | 60 | 600 | 595 | 37 | — | 15 | — | 6 | 1 | 54 | — | 240 | 192 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | — | — | — | SW 20 | — | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 85 | — | — | — | 15 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NW 2 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NNW 2 | NW 3 | SW 7 | SW 11 | SSW 12 | S 5 | — |
| kJ | 1349 | 2356 | 2529 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 42 | 972 | 680 | 55 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 517 | 702 | 295 | 199 | 199 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71 | 0 | 74 | 74 | 74 |
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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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