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Black Rock surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Sunday 17 Aug 2025 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
20.8° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (Aug 18) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Black Rock in the next 12 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 21) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 19) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 18th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 20th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 21st Aug)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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

Hourly12 Days
North Coast – New South Wales Surf
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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 70mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sun
24
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
2
1
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
1.2
E
1.7
E
1.7
E
1.8
E
1.5
E
1.6
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.1
ESE
1.3
ENE
1.4
ENE
Period(s) (?)109101010101095677777787888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)201167156167161178106124143232294306208239205243217254294327302
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSW
10
SSW
15
SSE
10
SSW
10
S
10
SSE
5
S
5
SSE
5
ESE
15
E
10
ENE
10
E
10
ENE
10
E
15
ENE
5
NE
0
NE
10
NNE
5
NNW
10
N
10
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		crossglasscrossglassonononcross-
on		ononglassglasscross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:19AM
1.03
4:34PM
1.59
4:51AM
1.02
5:41PM
1.68
6:01AM
1.07
6:36PM
1.77
6:55AM
1.15
7:23PM
1.81
7:41AM
1.23
8:04PM
1.81
8:21AM
1.30
8:41PM
1.77
8:59AM
1.35
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:09PM
0.58
9:25AM
0.40
11:28PM
0.51
10:41AM
0.37
12:28AM
0.41
11:44AM
0.30
1:16AM
0.33
12:38PM
0.24
1:56AM
0.27
1:25PM
0.20
2:32AM
0.23
2:08PM
0.19
3:05AM
0.22
2:48PM
0.20
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sun
24
Sunrise-6:15--6:13--6:13--6:11--6:11--6:09--6:09-
Sunset--5:23--5:23--5:24--5:24--5:25--5:25--5:27
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Rain (mm)
---2168673445555354432
Temp. °C131716131515131315151516161818181818162019
Feels °C (?)111413111313131314141314131717181818161918
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for NSW - North Coast

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Black Rock (calm at Tyagarah 8 km from Black Rock). A 1.1m swell from the ESE

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Clean
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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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