Surf forecast

Birdrock surf forecast for Thursday, August 13, 2026

Surf: 3-4 ft
Best window: 6:15 AM–8:45 AM
Verdict: YES
Score: 84/100
Confidence: 91/100
Primary swell: 2 ft @ 14s SW
Secondary swell: 2 ft @ 6s W
Wind: 5 mph SW onshore
Tide: 2.1ft rising next high

Why: Rising tide with 3.1 ft swell energy.

Forecast valid at Thu 8:00 AM (America/Los_Angeles).

Source data updated: Wed 11:00 PM.

Quiver computed this answer: Thu 12:56 AM.

Contributing sources: CDIP, NOAA NWS, NOAA COOPS, NOAA CO-OPS.

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West to west-southwest swells in the 3-5 foot range with light offshore winds from the east or northeast. Mid-tide on the incoming produces the cleanest walls—too low exposes the reef, too high drowns the peaks. Fall Santa Ana events create the best combination of swell and offshore wind.

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