Black Rocks Jetty Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.04° S 55.23° E

Black Rocks Jetty Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 18 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Black Rocks Jetty sea temperature is
24.1°C
0.9° 

Black Rocks Jetty surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Black Rocks Jetty surf forecast from 18 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 21s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 24 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 3,208 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Black Rocks Jetty this week:

The surf forecast for Black Rocks Jetty over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Black Rocks Jetty in the next 16 days are 2.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 19th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 4PM (Wed 23rd Sep)5ft (1.6m) 21s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 24th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
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Direction
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S
11
1.2
SSE
11
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
16
1.5
SSW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.3
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.7
SW
14
1.6
SSW
21
2.2
SSW
18
2.4
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
257
356
306
380
365
466
440
392
424
573
899
517
504
469
886
1203
2214
3208
2907
2186
1517
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
0
NW
5
SE
5
NW
5
SE
5
NNW
10
SSW
5
NW
5
NW
0
NNW
5
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0
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5
W
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NNW
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NE
5
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WSW
10
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10
S
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glassy
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glassy
glassy
glassy
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glassy
cross-on
on
High Tide
2:54PM0.40m
3:58AM0.26m
1:28PM0.37m
11:59AM0.38m
10:09PM0.36m
11:41AM0.41m
10:34PM0.41m
11:40AM0.45m
10:58PM0.46m
11:49AM0.49m
11:23PM0.51m
12:03PM0.54m
11:51PM0.56m
Low Tide
11:20PM0.25m
5:36AM0.26m
4:17AM0.22m
5:07PM0.31m
4:37AM0.17m
4:56PM0.27m
4:58AM0.13m
5:11PM0.23m
5:20AM0.10m
5:32PM0.19m
5:43AM0.07m
5:56PM0.15m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Black Rocks Jetty Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Black Rocks Jetty provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Black Rocks Jetty can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Black Rocks Jetty 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 Rocks Jetty) 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 Rocks Jetty 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.

Black Rocks Jetty is 6 km (4 miles) from Saint-Paul. If you plan a holiday in Réunion Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Saint-Paul. Saint-Paul has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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