
Surf Forecasts:
Bird Rock surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 14,904 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s 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 (Jul 13) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 16s. 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 5.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bird Rock over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks here look like a wild ride – there’s some proper size on the way, but you’ll have to be patient and pick your moments. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, nothing unusual there.
Monday the 13th kicks things off, but honestly, it’s a bit of a write-off. We’ve got a solid 8ft SW groundswell, period a long 16 seconds, and a massive 2481 combined energy, but a fresh 22 mph offshore wind is making it messy. The call is marginal at best. Stick to the couch.
Tuesday the 14th is where it gets interesting. The swell holds around 8ft from the SW in the morning, still with that long 16-second period and energy at 2545. Winds mellow out a touch. But it’s the afternoon that’s the standout. The swell jumps to a serious 13ft from the SW, period 15 seconds, and the combined energy rockets to 10298. That’s a lot of power. This is big, expert-only territory. Bird Rock (Tahiti) is a reef, and with a long-period SW groundswell like that, it’s going to be a proper heavy, thick wave. Winds are a moderate cross-off, keeping it reasonably clean for the crew who can handle it.
Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th drop back down to a much more manageable 5ft to 6ft from the SW, period still a nice 14-15 seconds. Energy is around 1100-1200. Winds are light to gentle, so conditions will be clean. This is the window for most competent surfers. Not a life-changing size, but good, fun waves.
Friday the 17th is the hidden gem. The swell drops a little more to 5ft, but the period is back to a punchy 16 seconds. The morning has a light N wind, cross-off, and clean. But the afternoon is the real treat – the wind goes glassy, 3 mph from the NNE. Combined energy is 976. That’s about as good as it gets for clean, smooth conditions. This is a top pick.
From Saturday the 18th through to Thursday the 23rd, it goes very small. Swell drops to 2ft to 3ft. A couple of glassy moments on the 18th and 21st afternoons, but the energy is weak, under 300. Not worth paddling out for.
Then there’s a promising pulse late in the forecast. On Friday the 24th of July, the swell builds again to 3ft in the morning, then 5ft in the afternoon, with a very long 18-19 second period from the SW. Combined energy hits 1483. Winds are a moderate offshore from the NW. This is another excellent window, especially for the afternoon session. That long period will produce some beautiful lines at this reef.
Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th see the swell drop back to 4-5ft, but the winds get strong and bumpy again, less ideal.
The best of the best? Tuesday afternoon, July the 14th, for the absolute size and power if you’re an expert. For the everyday surfer looking for the cleanest, most enjoyable conditions, Friday afternoon, July the 17th with that glassy wind and solid groundswell is the one to circle on the calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Mon morning, light winds from the WNW by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | SW 20 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2481 | 2796 | 3953 | 2545 | 7946 | 1983 | 1237 | 1094 | 915 | 1045 | 1074 | 966 | 1367 | 976 | 472 | 281 | 208 | 82 | 74 | 69 | 111 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | off | off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:45PM1.58m | 11:07AM1.84m | 10:05PM1.58m | 12:09PM1.92m | 11:25PM1.62m | 1:04PM1.99m | 00:38AM1.70m | 1:51PM2.03m | 1:42AM1.76m | 2:34PM2.05m | 2:41AM1.81m | 3:14PM2.04m | 3:35AM1.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:38PM1.04m | 3:48AM0.11m | 4:58PM0.99m | 4:59AM0.08m | 6:08PM0.88m | 6:06AM0.06m | 7:07PM0.73m | 7:06AM0.08m | 7:59PM0.56m | 8:01AM0.13m | 8:47PM0.42m | 8:50AM0.22m | 9:31PM0.30m | ||||||||
7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | |
— | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 |
Feels °C | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 18 |
2481 | 2796 | 3953 | 2545 | 2352 | 1983 | 1237 | 1094 | 915 | 1045 | 1074 | 966 | 1367 | 976 | 472 | 281 | 208 | 82 | 74 | 69 | 111 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 20 | S 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | S 16 | — | SSW 16 | — | S 15 | — | S 16 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 11 |
— | 30 | 149 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 43 | 46 | — | 87 | — | 5 | — | 5 | 81 | 42 | 24 | 45 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | SW 20 | WSW 12 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 60 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | NW 3 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNW 3 |
16 | 16 | — | 4 | 7946 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 327 | 536 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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