Black Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.52° S 153.55° E

Black Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 15 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Black Rock sea temperature is
21.3°C
0.6° 

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 15 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 18 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 16 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SE swell with 479 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 18 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s 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 Sunday (Oct 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s 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 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 17) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 18th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 18th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 16th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
11:55PM0.96m
12:44PM1.42m
00:40AM0.88m
1:32PM1.36m
1:40AM0.83m
2:29PM1.32m
3:08AM0.82m
3:35PM1.31m
4:45AM0.88m
4:40PM1.33m
5:46AM0.99m
5:36PM1.36m
Low Tide
6:33PM0.51m
5:40AM0.36m
7:31PM0.57m
6:16AM0.44m
8:50PM0.59m
7:04AM0.53m
10:12PM0.57m
8:14AM0.60m
11:09PM0.52m
9:49AM0.63m
11:51PM0.45m
11:11AM0.59m
00:25AM0.39m
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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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