
Surf Forecasts:
Bird Rock surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 4,423 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bird Rock over the next 16 days.
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Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s coming up for Bird Rock.
The next couple of weeks start a little quiet, but things really fire up around the middle of the period with some powerful SW groundswell.
Monday the 6th starts us off with clean 4ft SSW swell and a light cross-offshore breeze. The water’s sitting at 58°, which is pretty average for this time of year. The energy’s moderate (797) and sets will be solid but not huge. A nice way to kick things off, but it’s not the standout.
Tuesday the 7th morning, we get glassy conditions with a 4ft SW groundswell and a long 17-second period. That’s proper groundswell, and the energy’s still moderate (674). Expect clean peelers, though the longer period means it might wall up at Bird Rock since it’s a reef. Still, that’s a lovely session if you time it right.
Wednesday the 8th morning is where it starts to get serious. Glassy again, 4ft SW swell with a 18-second period – that’s very long period groundswell. The energy jumps to a strong 1294, so there’s some real push behind it. Clean, lined-up sets. This is a standout morning for sure.
By Thursday the 9th through Friday the 10th, the swell drops back to around 3ft with moderate energy, but winds stay light and cross-offshore, keeping it clean. It’s fun, but not world-beating.
Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th are pretty much a write-off – winds pick up strong and the swell fades to tiny 2-2ft with weak energy. A few days of flatness there, honestly.
Now, here’s the big news: Monday the 13th sees a solid 8ft SW swell roll in, with energy at a very strong 3166. That’s a serious pulse. Wind is cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but at this size Bird Rock is an advanced-only zone. By the afternoon it’s even bigger at 12ft and energy hitting 5299. That’s powerful, heavy surf. Not for the faint-hearted.
Tuesday the 14th morning holds at 8ft SW with energy at 2462, still cross-off winds. The afternoon drops to 6ft but the period stretches back to 18 seconds and energy stays strong at 2504. That afternoon session on Tuesday the 14th is another standout – powerful, long-period groundswell, clean and big.
From Wednesday the 15th onward, the swell slowly backs off and winds get messy. Thursday the 16th is cross-onshore and lumpy, Friday the 17th is onshore and weak. There’s a gap after that until Sunday the 19th, when a cleaner 3ft SW swell returns with lighter winds. Monday the 20th brings offshore winds and clean 4ft surf again.
The real highlights? Wednesday the 8th morning – glassy, 4ft, 18-second SW groundswell, moderate-strong energy. And Tuesday the 14th afternoon – 6ft SSW, 18-second period, strong energy, clean. Those are the sessions to circle on the calendar.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the NNE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
732 | 501 | 282 | 671 | 587 | 471 | 989 | 1501 | 823 | 471 | 355 | 671 | 450 | 309 | 212 | 203 | 113 | 87 | 71 | 68 | 416 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:53PM1.87m | 4:04AM1.57m | 4:19PM1.83m | 4:47AM1.61m | 4:47PM1.79m | 5:34AM1.65m | 5:18PM1.75m | 6:28AM1.69m | 5:54PM1.70m | 7:30AM1.71m | 6:39PM1.65m | 8:40AM1.74m | 7:35PM1.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:13PM0.54m | 9:59AM0.51m | 10:43PM0.46m | 10:38AM0.59m | 11:15PM0.38m | 11:21AM0.70m | 11:54PM0.30m | 12:10PM0.81m | 00:39AM0.22m | 1:09PM0.92m | 1:34AM0.17m | 2:18PM1.01m | 2:38AM0.14m | ||||||||
7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
— | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 9 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 |
732 | 501 | 282 | 671 | 587 | 471 | 989 | 1501 | 823 | 471 | 355 | 671 | 450 | 309 | 212 | 203 | 113 | 87 | 71 | 68 | 416 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 5 | ESE 4 | S 16 | SSW 23 | SW 14 | S 18 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 4 | SE 9 | E 8 | SE 11 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 21 |
53 | 20 | 6 | 2 | 21 | 51 | 305 | 96 | 15 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 46 | 111 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | — | SW 19 | SE 8 | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | — | E 12 | — | — | — | E 7 | E 9 | SW 24 | — |
65 | — | 59 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 22 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | N 2 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNW 3 | NNW 2 | SW 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 39 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 13 | 74 | 2 | 1 | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 32 | 168 | 234 | 521 | 3 |
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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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