Black Rock surf break

Black Rock surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Sunday 31 May 2026 AEST
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Black Rock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Black Rock sea temperature is
23.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Black Rock surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 3 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, N swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, N swell with 284 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Black Rock this week:

The surf forecast for Black Rock over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Black Rock in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 07) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sun 31st May)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 3rd Jun)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 3rd Jun)6ft (1.8m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Black Rock over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.6
E
10
1.3
N
7
1.1
N
6
0.5
E
9
0.6
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.4
E
10
0.4
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
123
89
89
62
58
38
39
39
65
150
91
43
69
96
69
68
65
43
43
28
27
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
5
W
15
WSW
10
SSW
5
E
10
NW
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
NW
10
NW
5
NW
5
WNW
10
W
5
WNW
10
WNW
15
WSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:36PM1.64m
8:34AM1.02m
9:13PM1.64m
9:15AM0.98m
9:49PM1.63m
9:57AM0.95m
10:27PM1.60m
10:41AM0.92m
11:05PM1.55m
11:28AM0.91m
11:45PM1.50m
12:19PM0.93m
00:28AM1.45m
Low Tide
1:44PM0.17m
3:07AM0.37m
2:18PM0.19m
3:48AM0.36m
2:53PM0.23m
4:30AM0.37m
3:28PM0.28m
5:13AM0.38m
4:06PM0.35m
5:57AM0.40m
4:47PM0.42m
6:42AM0.41m
5:35PM0.49m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:28
6:28
6:30
6:30
6:31
6:31
6:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:57
4:57
4:55
4:55
4:55
4:55
4:55
3
Temp °C
20
18
14
18
17
13
21
19
14
22
21
15
19
19
13
20
19
13
17
16
15
17
16
11
16
16
11
17
16
11
19
20
13
16
17
10
16
15
8
13
13
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
9
1.1
S
8
1
S
8
1.1
S
8
1.2
S
8
1
S
8
0.5
S
7
0.5
E
9
0.6
E
10
1
N
7
0.9
N
6
0.6
N
6
0.6
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
S
10
1.6
S
8
1.9
SSE
10
1.9
SSE
10
Energy kJ
157
165
133
169
172
117
23
39
65
89
61
23
69
96
69
68
65
67
351
681
725
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
S
7
0.3
S
8
0.5
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.3
E
12
0.1
S
7
0.3
E
12
0.4
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.4
E
10
0.4
E
9
Energy kJ
123
89
89
62
58
38
39
26
10
41
60
43
26
1
26
30
51
43
43
28
27
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
12
0.4
S
8
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.2
E
11
0.1
S
7
0.4
E
11
0.3
N
5
0.1
NE
10
0.3
S
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
Energy kJ
3
3
3
4
5
6
19
5
5
10
1
39
5
4
14
3
3
4
4
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
3
0.6
WSW
4
0.3
WSW
3
0.2
NNW
2
0.4
NNW
3
1
N
5
1.5
N
6
1.3
N
7
1.1
N
6
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
NW
5
0.7
WSW
4
0.5
W
3
0.3
W
3
1.2
SSW
5
2
S
8
2.3
S
10
2.3
S
10
Energy kJ
5
10
2
1
4
42
144
150
91
3
3
6
13
5
1
70
568
978
1060
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
16
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
4
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
4
3
1
5
5
4
4
4
6
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
9
6
6
9
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Information about the Black Rock Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Black Rock provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Black Rock can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Black 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 (Black 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 Black 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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