Black Rock surf break

Black Rock surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Thursday 28 May 2026 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
23.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Black Rock surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 28 May, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 28 May, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, E swell with 669 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period with E 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 Thursday (May 28) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s 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 16 days are 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Thu 28th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Best Surf 4PM (Thu 28th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 28th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
E
11
1.7
E
11
1.5
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
10
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.6
E
9
1.1
N
7
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
924
669
495
394
333
290
198
156
158
125
117
87
87
58
55
37
38
61
107
60
82
Wind (km/h)
0
NW
10
NNW
10
WNW
10
W
15
W
10
W
10
WSW
5
W
15
WSW
10
SW
0
SW
15
WSW
10
SSW
5
ESE
5
WNW
5
NNW
10
NNW
10
NW
10
WNW
10
WNW
10
W
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
High Tide
6:44PM1.50m
6:35AM1.13m
7:22PM1.57m
7:14AM1.09m
7:59PM1.61m
7:54AM1.05m
8:36PM1.64m
8:34AM1.02m
9:13PM1.64m
9:15AM0.98m
9:49PM1.63m
9:57AM0.95m
10:27PM1.60m
Low Tide
12:03PM0.22m
1:01AM0.43m
12:36PM0.19m
1:44AM0.40m
1:10PM0.17m
2:26AM0.38m
1:44PM0.17m
3:07AM0.37m
2:18PM0.19m
3:48AM0.36m
2:53PM0.23m
4:30AM0.37m
3:28PM0.28m
thunderstorm
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:26
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:30
6:30
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:58
4:57
4:57
4:57
4:57
4:55
4:55
7
5
Temp °C
21
19
15
21
19
17
22
21
15
21
19
15
18
16
12
20
19
14
22
21
15
21
19
14
20
17
16
20
20
12
18
18
12
15
14
10
17
17
11
19
19
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
E
11
1.7
E
11
1.5
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
10
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
S
9
1
S
9
1.1
S
9
0.9
S
8
1.1
S
8
1.3
S
8
1
S
8
0.6
S
7
0.5
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.9
N
7
0.8
N
6
0.6
E
11
Energy kJ
924
669
495
394
333
290
198
156
117
145
177
108
135
206
114
36
38
61
70
53
82
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
10
1.1
NNE
6
0.2
S
9
1
N
6
0.7
N
6
0.3
NNW
6
0.6
S
8
0.9
S
9
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
S
7
0.3
S
8
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
N
6
Energy kJ
2
69
6
76
41
6
41
120
158
125
117
87
87
58
55
37
28
10
60
60
28
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
8
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
17
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
10
0.1
N
8
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.2
S
7
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
8
Energy kJ
3
8
6
6
5
5
3
4
4
3
3
3
4
1
6
5
5
5
4
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NNE
5
1.3
N
6
0.9
N
6
1.5
NNW
6
0.4
WNW
3
0.6
W
4
0.5
W
3
0.4
W
4
0.4
WSW
3
0.2
WSW
3
0.7
WSW
4
1.4
S
7
0.2
NNW
2
0.5
N
3
1.1
N
5
1.1
N
7
0.4
WNW
4
0.6
WSW
4
Energy kJ
48
101
52
155
3
9
6
4
4
1
11
212
1
6
67
107
5
10
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
14
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
4
3
3
1
2
2
2
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
7
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
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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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