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Bird Rock Surf Forecast
/ VIC – Torquay (29 breaks) / Victoria (127 breaks) /
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Bird Rock surfForecast / VIC – Torquay / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Saturday 23 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Bird Rock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bird Rock sea temperature is
16.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Saturday (May 23) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. 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 1.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 13s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sat 23rd May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sat 23rd May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 23rd May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bird Rock over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | |
466 | 308 | 196 | 116 | 104 | 60 | 33 | 103 | 217 | 280 | 231 | 234 | 183 | 136 | 142 | 96 | 120 | 118 | 104 | 214 | 158 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 4:37PM1.99m | 4:39AM1.69m | 5:21PM1.88m | 5:40AM1.61m | 6:06PM1.76m | 6:48AM1.54m | 6:52PM1.65m | 8:02AM1.51m | 7:42PM1.54m | 9:17AM1.54m | 8:35PM1.46m | 10:24AM1.60m | 9:32PM1.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:01AM0.14m | 10:49PM0.53m | 10:51AM0.33m | 11:41PM0.53m | 11:43AM0.53m | 00:35AM0.52m | 12:41PM0.72m | 1:31AM0.52m | 1:48PM0.86m | 2:27AM0.51m | 3:04PM0.95m | 3:22AM0.48m | 4:19PM0.97m | ||||||||
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 | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — |
 | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 15 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SE 4 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 7 | SW 12 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | SSW 13 |
 kJ | 466 | 308 | 196 | 116 | 104 | 60 | 3 | 103 | 217 | 280 | 231 | 234 | 183 | 136 | 142 | 43 | 120 | 39 | 38 | 32 | 158 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | E 9 | E 6 | ESE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | ESE 11 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SW 12 | S 7 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 28 | 14 | 24 | 54 | 34 | 12 | 51 | 31 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 96 | 24 | 118 | 104 | 214 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | SE 9 | SE 12 | — | S 15 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | ESE 12 | S 16 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | W 22 | SW 20 | SE 4 | ESE 12 | SSW 6 | SW 12 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 3 | 6 | — | 4 | 33 | 21 | 13 | 19 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 66 | 11 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | ENE 2 | ENE 3 | ENE 12 | — | ESE 3 | E 4 | SE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | SE 4 | SE 5 | S 5 | — | SE 5 |
| kJ | 6 | 1 | 4 | 50 | — | 1 | 8 | 8 | 27 | 40 | 55 | 77 | 60 | 60 | 35 | — | 17 | 53 | 15 | — | 55 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 199 | 74 | 327 | 74 | 327 | 74 | 282 | 282 | 282 | 282 | 285 |
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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.
Bird Rock is 23 km (14 miles) from the city of Geelong. If you plan a holiday in Torquay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Geelong. Geelong has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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