
Surf Forecasts:
Bird Rock surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 10,751 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s 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 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bird Rock in the next 16 days are 5.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 4AM. 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bird Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. This is a classic Bird Rock reef setup, a spot that really needs the right direction and wind to shine. We’ve got a long window here, but it’s not all winners.
Overall, the pattern is a slow burn. The first several days are nothing to write home about. The swell is there, but the wind keeps it messy with cross-off conditions. The big energy spikes early on, like on the 23rd with a massive 5398 (moderate to strong combined energy) and a 10-foot SW swell, is let down by that 15 mph cross-off wind. It’s clean but the wind is just strong enough to push it off the ideal lines. The period’s at 14 seconds which is good groundswell, but the quality just isn’t there.
The real standout isn’t until *Sunday the 2nd of August*. That morning, the stars line up a bit. You’ve got a solid 7-foot swell coming from the SSW, period at 16 seconds, so it’s proper groundswell. The energy is still kicking at 1973 (moderate). But the key here is the WSW wind at just 6 mph – light cross-off. That combination gives you a clean face on a reef known for holding its own. This is the closest we get to a winner: good size, good energy, and light offshore-ish wind. For experienced surfers, that’s the session to aim for.
There’s another whisper on *Thursday the 7th of August* – a 4-foot SW swell with an 18-second period, and a moderate 16 mph NNE cross-off wind. The energy is moderate (855), and the period is super long, so it’ll be a bit wonky at Bird Rock being a reef, but if the tide’s right, those long lines could be special. It’s a long-range call so don’t bet the house on it.
The water on the 23rd is sitting at 57°F, which is about average for this time of year. Nothing weird going on there.
The rest of the window? Gaps of several days with poor to marginal scores. The swell is often too clean-up or the wind fouls it. The early part of the second week (around the 28th-29th July) has decent size but fresh offshore winds so it’s more for the experienced crew. After the 2nd, it drops away again.
Bird Rock is a reef, fairly exposed, and can be inconsistent. It’s a fairly consistent spot usually, but this forecast is patchy. Crowds are sometimes there, so that Sunday morning might be worth the early alarm.
Stay patient. That Sunday the 2nd is the one to circle.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
3293 | 3691 | 3464 | 2381 | 1710 | 3586 | 1016 | 636 | 411 | 1334 | 298 | 234 | 320 | 471 | 1273 | 1225 | 1209 | 1578 | 1212 | 787 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:30PM1.72m | 6:48AM1.62m | 6:02PM1.61m | 7:41AM1.55m | 6:37PM1.52m | 8:44AM1.51m | 7:19PM1.43m | 9:57AM1.51m | 8:17PM1.36m | 11:09AM1.55m | 9:38PM1.32m | 12:07PM1.63m | 11:00PM1.33m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:10AM0.32m | 12:23PM0.89m | 00:50AM0.38m | 1:11PM1.00m | 1:35AM0.44m | 2:12PM1.09m | 2:29AM0.49m | 3:35PM1.13m | 3:34AM0.51m | 5:06PM1.10m | 4:41AM0.50m | 6:14PM1.02m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | |
5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
1977 | 3691 | 3464 | 2381 | 1710 | 1341 | 1016 | 636 | 411 | 392 | 298 | 234 | 320 | 471 | 1273 | 1225 | 1209 | 1578 | 1212 | 787 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | — | S 15 | S 14 | — | — | S 13 | — | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 14 | S 16 | S 15 | S 16 | SW 22 | — | WSW 12 |
128 | — | 294 | 192 | — | — | 54 | — | 27 | 11 | 26 | 34 | 121 | 36 | 46 | 112 | 119 | 18 | — | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | — | W 3 | WNW 3 | SW 13 | — | WNW 3 | WNW 2 | SW 10 | WNW 2 | WNW 2 | — | NW 3 | N 3 | NW 4 | SSW 5 | — | — | — |
3293 | 3409 | — | 5 | 6 | 3586 | — | 1 | 1 | 1334 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 6 | 17 | 37 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 517 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 532 | 545 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 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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