
Surf Forecasts:
Black Rocks Jetty surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with 3,440 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period with SSW 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 14s period. 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Black Rocks Jetty over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s talk Black Rocks Jetty. It’s a reef break, open to the southwest, and it’s very consistent. The water’s about 76°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.
Monday the 13th of July kicks off with a banger. We’ve got 7ft of SW swell, a long 14-second period, and the energy is pumping at 1876. That’s strong. Morning has a light offshore breeze from the NE, and the afternoon goes glassy – dead calm from the SSE. This is expert-only territory; anything over 8ft is for the brave, and that long period will make the reef fire. The combined energy is 1876, so expect heavy sets. This is the best of the whole window.
Tuesday the 14th backs off a bit. Morning has 6ft, still 14 seconds, glassy with an ESE breeze. Energy is 995. Afternoon drops to 5ft, 13 seconds, glassy again. Clean and surfable, but not the power of Monday.
Wednesday the 15th starts clean with 4ft, 12 seconds, glassy, but the afternoon goes to 3ft with a cross-on wind. Small and choppy. Not worth it.
Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th are tiny. Thursday morning has 2ft, NE offshore, but weak. Friday morning shows a 17-second period, but only 2ft from the S – that long period will be weird and straight. Energy is 319. Weak.
Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th are poor. Saturday morning has 3ft, 13 seconds, glassy but cross-on. Sunday has 4ft, 16 seconds, but cross-on winds. Messy.
Now, Monday the 20th of July – that’s over a week away. Morning brings a massive 8ft of SSW swell, 15-second period, glassy with a 5 km/h SE wind. Energy is 3156 – that’s very strong. This is expert-only size (over 8ft), and the long period will make it powerful on the reef. Another standout, but it’s a week out. The afternoon jumps to 10ft, but the wind goes cross-on, so it’ll be a mess. That morning session is the call.
Tuesday the 21st is still solid at 8ft, but cross-on. Wednesday the 22nd cleans up with a glassy morning: 5ft, 12 seconds, WNW wind, energy 1010. Nice, clean, moderate day.
The rest of the week (23rd to 28th) is a mix of smaller swells and long-period pulses, but often cross-on or onshore. The 27th of July has a glassy afternoon with 2ft of 18-second period – very long, slow, and straight at the beach, but the reef might hold it. The 28th of July morning looks good: 5ft, 16 seconds, clean cross-off wind, energy 1015.
Overall, the standout is Monday the 13th and Monday the 20th of July mornings. Both are big, clean, and powerful. Crowds are “sometimes” here, so you might see some company. If you’re not an expert, stay away from the 8ft+ days. There are gaps of flat or poor conditions, especially around the 16th–19th and 25th–26th, but the good ones are worth waiting for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 18 |
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1876 | 1710 | 1253 | 990 | 745 | 710 | 503 | 187 | 289 | 93 | 98 | 71 | 210 | 604 | 501 | 269 | 167 | 257 | 400 | 704 | 2162 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:03PM0.52m | 00:32AM0.58m | 1:47PM0.54m | 1:16AM0.59m | 2:28PM0.54m | 1:57AM0.59m | 3:07PM0.53m | 2:35AM0.57m | 3:43PM0.51m | 3:12AM0.53m | 4:16PM0.48m | 3:48AM0.48m | 4:45PM0.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:36PM0.18m | 7:10AM-0.04m | 7:20PM0.17m | 7:53AM-0.04m | 8:01PM0.18m | 8:33AM-0.01m | 8:40PM0.19m | 9:11AM0.04m | 9:19PM0.21m | 9:46AM0.10m | 9:59PM0.23m | 10:19AM0.16m | 10:44PM0.25m | ||||||||
6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | |
mm | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 18 |
1876 | 1710 | 1253 | 990 | 745 | 710 | 503 | 187 | 289 | 90 | 98 | 71 | 210 | 604 | 501 | 269 | 167 | 257 | 400 | 704 | 2162 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | S 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | S 10 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SW 18 | SSW 10 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SW 14 |
31 | 28 | 28 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 106 | 184 | 93 | 53 | 31 | 78 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 154 | 82 | 50 | 18 | 428 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 10 | S 5 | ENE 10 | — | N 5 | NNE 5 | S 10 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | S 13 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 18 | WSW 19 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSW 16 | SW 22 | SSW 9 |
— | — | 38 | 5 | 30 | — | 4 | 11 | 94 | 11 | 6 | 31 | 31 | 5 | 13 | 36 | 7 | 7 | 105 | 73 | 27 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 6 | — | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 | SSW 3 | SSE 11 |
— | — | — | — | 33 | 23 | 19 | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 78 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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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.










