Black Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.52° S 153.55° E

Black Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 18 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Black Rock sea temperature is
21.6°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 18 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 21 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, ENE swell with 569 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s 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 Monday (Oct 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 9s period and expected on Monday (Oct 19) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 19th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 21st Oct)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 21st Oct)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 100mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
3:08AM0.82m
3:35PM1.31m
4:45AM0.88m
4:40PM1.33m
5:46AM0.99m
5:36PM1.36m
6:29AM1.12m
6:23PM1.39m
7:07AM1.26m
7:06PM1.41m
7:43AM1.40m
7:47PM1.41m
Low Tide
10:12PM0.57m
8:14AM0.60m
11:09PM0.52m
9:49AM0.63m
11:51PM0.45m
11:11AM0.59m
00:25AM0.39m
12:10PM0.52m
00:56AM0.32m
12:59PM0.44m
1:28AM0.26m
1:46PM0.35m
2:00AM0.20m
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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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