Surf Forecasts:
Black Rock surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, SE swell with 509 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 12s period with ESE 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Black Rock in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 1ft (0.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Black Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again.
Honestly, looking at this 16-day stretch for Black Rock, it’s a long, flat spell. The first week and a half is basically a write-off, with tiny waves and no real energy. The water temp is about 69°F, which is normal for the season.
The only day that even gets close to interesting is Saturday the 12th of September. The morning brings a 5ft SE swell, with a short 8-second period and combined energy of 348 (moderate). It’s the biggest we’ll see, but the wind is cross-shore, so it’s going to be a bumpy ride. The afternoon drops to 5ft, and the wind gets worse, going cross-onshore. Not a standout.
After that, it’s a dead zone. The swell barely gets above 3ft, the periods are short, and the wind never helps. It’s a long, quiet stretch.
Then, on Thursday the 24th of September, there’s a slight pulse. The morning has a 4ft ENE swell with a 9-second period, and the wind turns clean from the south. The combined energy is 340 (moderate). It’s clean, but still only marginal. The afternoon wind picks up to 16 mph, ruining any chance of a good session.
The only real window for a surfer is the Saturday the 12th morning. That 5ft swell is the biggest we’ll see, but it’s messy. If you’re a seasoned local and you’re itching for a paddle, that’s your best bet. For everyone else, I’d save the wax.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 12 | ENE 8 | SE 10 | E 9 | N 16 | E 13 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 14 | 14 | 56 | 14 | 110 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 456 | 330 | 299 | 33 | 49 | 38 | 50 | 78 | 64 | 41 | 50 | 51 | 40 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:15PM1.82m | 7:37AM1.41m | 7:57PM1.79m | 8:18AM1.49m | 8:36PM1.73m | 8:57AM1.54m | 9:12PM1.62m | 9:35AM1.55m | 9:46PM1.48m | 10:13AM1.53m | 10:17PM1.34m | 10:51AM1.48m | 10:48PM1.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:42PM0.20m | 1:41AM0.20m | 1:30PM0.15m | 2:17AM0.16m | 2:15PM0.14m | 2:50AM0.15m | 2:57PM0.17m | 3:22AM0.17m | 3:38PM0.24m | 3:52AM0.20m | 4:19PM0.34m | 4:21AM0.25m | 5:00PM0.45m | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — |
 | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | — | 7 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 22 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ENE 8 | SE 10 | SSE 23 | E 14 | E 13 | E 14 | E 13 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 380 | 304 | 222 | 14 | 110 | 50 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 299 | 172 | 166 | 129 | 82 | 83 | 64 | 41 | 50 | 51 | 40 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 12 | S 18 | E 9 | E 9 | E 13 | S 21 | NE 15 | S 19 | SSE 19 | E 6 | E 6 | SSE 18 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 14 | 14 | 56 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 37 | 33 | 49 | 31 | 8 | 2 | 80 | 78 | 62 | 56 | 32 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | SE 14 | E 8 | E 15 | E 15 | — | N 16 | S 22 | — | E 14 | E 13 | SSE 18 | SSE 19 | E 8 | SSE 16 | E 12 | SE 8 | NE 8 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 |
| kJ | 2 | 8 | 13 | 4 | 4 | — | 5 | 9 | — | 4 | 13 | 66 | 74 | 6 | 25 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 6 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | 1140 | 1288 | 1020 | 666 | 541 | 456 | 330 | — | — | — | 38 | 50 | 78 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 215 | 2 | 243 | 285 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 16 | 40 | 0 |
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