Bird Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at the forecast for Bird Rock. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming our way over the next 16 days, with some real gems to look forward to if you’re patient.

The action starts on the morning of July 28th. It’s not going to blow your mind, but there’s a little 3ft SSW groundswell with a very long 16-second period. The wind is a fresh offshore from the NNW, so the lines will be clean. Still, the combined wave energy is weak (560), so it’s more of a warm-up surf than a standout. The water temperature is 57°, which is about average for this time of year.

Things get properly interesting on July 29th. Wednesday morning delivers a solid 10ft SW swell (16-second period), and by the afternoon it’s pumping at 12ft. That’s big, expert-level territory. The wind is a cross-off from the WSW, keeping the wave face clean. The combined energy is massive – 4282 in the morning and a whopping 9230 in the afternoon. This is the real deal. For the experienced crew, this is *the* session of the week. This is a reef break, and with that long-period groundswell, it’s going to be barrelling. Keep an eye on the tide.

The swell drops back a bit on Thursday and Friday, holding around 4ft to 8ft, with clean conditions. Friday afternoon, July 31st, is particularly nice with glassy conditions and a 3ft SSW swell. It’s small but fun.

Then, on the afternoon of August 1st, we get another standout. The swell jumps to 5ft from the SW, but the period is an incredible 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy (2145). The wind is a gentle offshore from the NNW, so expect perfect, clean lines. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, and the conditions are about as good as it gets.

The first week of August sees a bit of a lull with some poor onshore winds, but the end of the window delivers a big one. On the afternoon of August 12th, the forecast shows a massive 16ft WSW swell with a 14-second period. The combined energy is a staggering 11685. That’s huge, and it’s for experts only. The wind is a cross-off from the north, so it’ll be big and powerful, but clean. A serious session for the brave.

So, for the best on offer: July 29th (Wednesday) for the big, powerful SW swell, and August 12th (Wednesday, that’s two weeks out) for the absolute monster swell. Both are for experienced surfers only. The afternoon of August 1st is your best bet for a clean, powerful swell in a more manageable size.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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