Black Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.52° S 153.55° E

Black Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Black Rock sea temperature is
20.4°C
0.4° 

Black Rock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Black Rock surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, E swell with 78 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with ENE 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Black Rock in the next 16 days are 0.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 28th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 28th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 1st Sep)2ft (0.6m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
E
8
0.4
E
11
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
94
71
45
49
51
54
55
36
38
43
41
25
23
36
74
71
70
68
68
48
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
5
SSW
10
S
10
ESE
5
SSW
10
S
15
S
10
SSW
15
S
15
SSE
10
SW
15
S
15
SSE
5
S
5
SSE
10
NE
10
NW
5
NNW
15
NNE
10
NW
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
High Tide
7:59PM1.67m
8:18AM1.27m
8:33PM1.68m
8:52AM1.34m
9:06PM1.65m
9:27AM1.41m
9:40PM1.58m
10:05AM1.46m
10:16PM1.49m
10:46AM1.49m
10:55PM1.37m
11:34AM1.50m
11:39PM1.25m
Low Tide
2:25AM0.27m
2:04PM0.26m
2:54AM0.24m
2:43PM0.24m
3:24AM0.23m
3:22PM0.26m
3:54AM0.23m
4:04PM0.30m
4:26AM0.25m
4:51PM0.37m
5:02AM0.28m
5:47PM0.47m
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6:05
6:03
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6:00
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5:28
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5:30
5:30
 mm
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Temp °C
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17
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18
Feels °C
16
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22
19
17
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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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