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Black Rock surf break

Black Rock surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Wednesday 14 Jan 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
24.7° C
 (Which is 1.0°C colder than average 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 Friday (Jan 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Black Rock in the next 12 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 16th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 16th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 21st Jan)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 60mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
E
1
E
1.5
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.4
ENE
1
E
1.2
ENE
0.8
E
1.2
ENE
1.4
NE
1.2
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.2
ENE
1
E
1.3
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
1.9
ESE
1.5
E
2.5
ENE
Period(s) (?)8777777676667778889913
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)11010422922819117585113581061449999140932061611695243282148
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
15
SSE
10
SSE
15
SE
10
E
5
NNE
10
NNE
20
NNE
10
N
10
NNE
15
NE
0
WSW
5
E
10
ENE
5
SSW
10
S
10
SE
20
SE
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on		crosscross-
on		onglasscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		glassononcross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:48PM
0.93
7:09AM
1.45
6:54PM
0.93
7:51AM
1.54
7:49PM
0.96
8:30AM
1.62
8:35PM
1.00
9:07AM
1.69
9:17PM
1.05
9:42AM
1.73
9:56PM
1.09
10:18AM
1.74
10:34PM
1.14
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:57PM
0.64
11:59PM
0.36
1:48PM
0.56
12:47AM
0.33
2:31PM
0.48
1:31AM
0.30
3:09PM
0.41
2:13AM
0.27
3:45PM
0.35
2:53AM
0.25
4:18PM
0.31
3:32AM
0.25
4:51PM
0.28
4:12AM
0.25
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Sunrise6:00--6:01--6:01--6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05--
Sunset-7:46--7:46--7:46--7:46--7:46--7:46--7:45-
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rain showers
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C272723262724273023302823252724242423252423
Feels °C (?)262624262827303226323126282927262624222121
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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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