Black Rock surf break

Black Rock surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Thursday 12 Mar 2026 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
26.6° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than 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 Thursday (Mar 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 4s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 13) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Mar 13) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 12th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 13th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 13th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.8
ESE
1.7
ESE
2.2
SE
2.5
SE
2.5
SE
2.3
SE
1.5
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.3
E
1.2
E
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.3
E
Period(s) (?)121112121178107777888777777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)12059508767971172645775959206186192203196160967999102115156181
Wind
(km/h)
5
N
15
NNE
5
SW
15
S
15
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
10
SE
10
ESE
10
ESE
0
S
5
ESE
10
ENE
5
NNW
5
ENE
10
ENE
0
E
10
SE
10
SE
5
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrossglasscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glassglassonglassglasscross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:27PM
0.83
5:01AM
1.32
5:27PM
0.86
6:02AM
1.40
6:33PM
0.95
6:49AM
1.49
7:17PM
1.07
7:30AM
1.56
7:54PM
1.19
8:07AM
1.62
8:30PM
1.31
8:44AM
1.64
9:05PM
1.43
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:21AM
0.69
9:20PM
0.57
12:20PM
0.61
10:54PM
0.57
1:00PM
0.52
12:02AM
0.51
1:33PM
0.43
12:54AM
0.43
2:03PM
0.35
1:39AM
0.35
2:33PM
0.28
2:21AM
0.27
3:03PM
0.23
3:03AM
0.22
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Sunrise6:43--6:43--6:45--6:45--6:46--6:47--6:47--
Sunset-7:07--7:05--7:04--7:02--7:01--7:00--7:00-
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--121151--------------
Temp. °C283223262423232322232422232422242522242523
Feels °C (?)293225282624192021222223242424252523242525
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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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