
Surf Forecasts:
Bird Rock surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, WSW swell with 7,368 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
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 cookin' for Bird Rock over the next couple of weeks.
First off, we gotta be patient. The next few days are a bit of a write-off. Tuesday afternoon through to Thursday is lookin' pretty average – we’ve got some swell around but the wind is messy and cross-off, and the conditions are just ordinary. The water temp is sittin' at 57°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Thursday morning, the wind swings offshore from the NW, but the swell is tiny at 2ft from the SW. It's a long period groundswell (16 seconds), but with that little height, it's not really gonna do much. The combined energy is weak (223), so it's a bit of a fizzler.
Friday morning, things start to look up. We get a clean 3ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period, and the wind is glassy offshore from the NW at only 3 mph. The energy jumps up to a solid moderate (508), and conditions are set to be clean. It’s a surfable wave, but nothin' to write home about just yet.
The real standout window opens up on Monday, August 12th, and that's the one to circle on the calendar. Monday morning the 12th sees a 13ft SW groundswell with a 17-second period – that's a proper long period groundswell. The energy is pumping at 12,420 (very strong), and we’ve got fresh offshore winds from the NW at 22 mph. This is *big* and clean. However, at 13ft, this is only for experienced surfers – beginners and intermediates should sit this one out. The wave direction is a perfect match for the optimum SW. This is the best on offer, no question.
The afternoon of the 12th drops to 7ft, still with good offshore wind, so there’s a window for advanced surfers too. The following morning, Thursday the 13th, is also solid with 8ft from the SSW, but the wind goes cross-off, so not as clean as the Monday session.
Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th are both excellent. Friday has 7ft SW swell with a 17-18 second period and gentle offshore NW winds. That’s clean, powerful, and lined up. Saturday the 15th is a bit smaller at 5ft to 5ft, but still with offshore winds and clean conditions – a great option for a wider range of surfers.
The second week tails off a bit. Sunday the 16th is clean and fun with 4ft to 4ft, but by Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th, the wind turns cross-shore and cross-on, and the quality drops. Wednesday the 19th brings back the offshore wind and a clean 3ft swell, so a nice little finish.
The standout: Monday, August 12th morning. The 13ft SW groundswell with fresh offshore NW wind is the clear winner. It’s big, it’s powerful, and it’s clean. For experienced surfers only.
Second best: Friday, August 14th. 7ft SW, long period, and gentle offshore wind. Clean, consistent, and a bit more manageable.
Crowds at Bird Rock are possible, so keep that in mind for the peak days.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the NNE by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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 12 | SW 10 | SW 8 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 21 | SW 19 | WSW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
542 | 673 | 284 | 167 | 147 | 203 | 201 | 300 | 480 | 427 | 679 | 567 | 603 | 355 | 200 | 153 | 355 | 1281 | 7368 | 1513 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 3:50AM1.75m | 3:48PM1.85m | 4:31AM1.80m | 4:16PM1.83m | 5:15AM1.81m | 4:48PM1.80m | 6:04AM1.79m | 5:24PM1.75m | 7:02AM1.74m | 6:09PM1.69m | 8:12AM1.69m | 7:06PM1.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:40PM0.35m | 9:45AM0.51m | 10:11PM0.26m | 10:22AM0.60m | 10:45PM0.19m | 11:02AM0.70m | 11:24PM0.14m | 11:46AM0.81m | 00:11AM0.13m | 12:38PM0.93m | 1:07AM0.16m | 1:45PM1.02m | 2:14AM0.21m | |||||||
— | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | |
5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
Feels °C | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
119 | 192 | 175 | 61 | 50 | 203 | 201 | 300 | 480 | 427 | 679 | 567 | 603 | 355 | 200 | 153 | 326 | 1281 | 1710 | 1513 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | SW 12 | SW 15 | S 6 | SW 13 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 7 | SSW 6 | SW 19 | S 18 | — | SE 16 | — | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 21 | ESE 8 | SE 10 | S 16 |
5 | 50 | 107 | 22 | 106 | 12 | 1 | 26 | 23 | 183 | 24 | — | 10 | — | 12 | 42 | 355 | 7 | 4 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 15 | SW 20 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 7 | E 9 | SW 14 | S 16 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | S 16 | SW 25 | — | — | — | — |
— | 55 | 98 | 167 | 147 | 8 | 2 | 73 | 5 | 21 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 24 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | NNW 2 | W 2 | SW 7 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | NE 3 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | WSW 17 | NNW 3 |
542 | 673 | 284 | 120 | — | 1 | 1 | 136 | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 6 | 56 | 99 | 8 | 8 | 7368 | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 32 | 168 | 168 | 234 | 35 | 3 | 327 |
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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).
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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