Black Rock surf break

Black Rock surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Wednesday 31 Dec 2025 AEDT
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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
24.7° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Black Rock this week:

The surf forecast for Black Rock over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Black Rock in the next 12 days are 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 03) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 31st Dec)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 31st Dec)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 31st Dec)7ft (2.1m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Black Rock over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 111mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
2
1
3
1
1
2
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
SE
2.1
SE
1.9
SE
1.6
SE
1.6
SE
1.5
SE
1.3
SE
1.2
SE
0.9
SE
0.6
ESE
0.3
E
0.6
E
0.4
ESE
1.2
NNE
1.5
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.6
NNE
1.4
NE
1.1
NNE
1.3
NNE
0.9
NNE
Period(s) (?)121212121212111191095956566655
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)126112231029722760593414319138641417287514398167118748740
Wind
(km/h)
5
ENE
10
ENE
5
NW
10
ENE
10
NE
5
SE
5
SSE
10
SE
0
WSW
5
S
5
ENE
5
NW
5
NE
10
NE
5
WNW
15
NNE
15
ENE
0
SW
5
ESE
10
ENE
10
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
oncross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glassglassglasscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscrosscross-
on
glassononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:34PM
1.15
7:30AM
1.74
7:39PM
1.13
8:24AM
1.86
8:36PM
1.15
9:13AM
1.93
9:28PM
1.17
10:01AM
1.95
10:18PM
1.18
10:46AM
1.91
11:05PM
1.19
11:29AM
1.82
11:52PM
1.18
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:04PM
0.44
12:37AM
0.20
2:07PM
0.35
1:31AM
0.15
3:01PM
0.27
2:22AM
0.11
3:52PM
0.22
3:11AM
0.10
4:39PM
0.20
3:59AM
0.12
5:24PM
0.20
4:45AM
0.17
6:06PM
0.22
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Sunrise5:50--5:50--5:50--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:54--
Sunset-7:45--7:45--7:45--7:46--7:46--7:46--7:46-
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
mod rain
light rain
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-----7362-41-61-594---
Temp. °C262722282924232222222322272822283018252523
Feels °C (?)262724292827262424252524292824293019272625
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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 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in North Coast - New South Wales? If you are looking for accommodation near Black Rock, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North Coast - New South Wales, consider staying in Banora Point which is 34 km (21 miles) away. Other places in and around North Coast - New South Wales where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Ballina which is 38 km (24 miles) away, Lismore, Surfers Paradise and Gold Coast.

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