Black Rocks Jetty Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.04° S 55.23° E

Black Rocks Jetty Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Black Rocks Jetty sea temperature is
24.8° C
1.1° 

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 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 2,886 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period with S 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. 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 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Wed 8th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Best Surf 1PM (Sat 11th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 12th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 15s

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


Alright, Rusty here. Let me break down what's cooking at Black Rocks Jetty.

We've got a slow start, nothing worth paddling out for until Wednesday morning. The first decent look is Wednesday, July 8th. There's a south swell running about 5ft, but the wind is a light cross-onshore from the SSW, so it's not going to be that clean. Water temp is around 77°, a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

Thursday, July 9th, wakes up clean with a 3ft south swell and glassy conditions in the morning. It's small but rideable. The afternoon drops to 3ft and turns glassy again, but it's just small and ordinary.

Now, Friday, July 10th, is the one to circle. The morning brings a 3ft SW groundswell with a very long 15-second period, and it's dead glassy under clear skies. The combined energy is moderate (392). For a reef break, this is a standout. That long period means smooth, lined-up waves and easy paddling. The afternoon kicks in with a bit more push, same 3ft swell and clean conditions. This is the best of the first week, hands down.

Saturday, July 11th, the swell builds to 5ft from the SW, still that very long 15-second period, but the wind goes cross-on from the south, making it a bit lumpy. The energy jumps to strong (1093). It's surfable, but not as clean as Friday.

Sunday, July 12th, the swell hits 8ft from the SW with cross winds and increasing chop. This is big, expert-only territory and a bit of a mess.

Monday, July 13th, is a great call for experienced surfers. A 7ft SW swell with a 14-second period and glassy conditions in the morning. The energy is strong (1592). The afternoon is even better with 6ft and zero wind. This is another proper standout session for those who can handle it.

The rest of that week into the weekend holds some clean 5ft to 5ft SW swells, but nothing really hits the highs of Friday and Monday.

Looking further out to the 20th and 21st of July, there's some serious power showing. Monday, July 20th, has a 7ft to 8ft SW groundswell with glassy conditions and very strong energy (2387-2583). This is an excellent forecast for experienced surfers, a big long-range promise but keep a watch on it. Tuesday the 21st cleans up in the afternoon with a 7ft SW swell and glassy wind.

The rest of the period fades back to smaller, cleaner 4ft to 3ft swells. Nothing exciting, just everyday waves.

The real standouts are that Friday, July 10th, for the clean, long-period groundswell on a reef, and Monday, July 13th, for the bigger, clean conditions for experienced surfers. That Monday the 20th is a big one to keep on the radar.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
S
11
1.4
S
10
1.2
S
10
1
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.5
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
1.2
SSW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.8
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
2.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
2
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
505
426
284
202
130
130
344
327
683
1088
1358
1150
2860
2626
2004
1581
1349
975
808
768
596
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
5
WSW
5
SE
5
SE
0
W
10
SSE
0
NW
5
S
5
SSE
5
S
5
NW
5
SSE
10
SSE
15
SSE
10
SE
5
ESE
0
NNW
0
SSE
5
WSW
5
S
5
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Wind State
cross-on
on
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glassy
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glassy
glassy
glassy
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High Tide
7:15PM0.46m
8:18AM0.38m
8:37PM0.47m
10:08AM0.41m
9:52PM0.49m
11:21AM0.45m
10:53PM0.52m
12:15PM0.49m
11:45PM0.55m
1:03PM0.52m
00:32AM0.58m
1:47PM0.54m
1:16AM0.59m
Low Tide
12:32PM0.23m
2:15AM0.22m
2:12PM0.25m
3:40AM0.16m
3:44PM0.24m
4:44AM0.10m
4:53PM0.22m
5:38AM0.03m
5:49PM0.19m
6:25AM-0.01m
6:36PM0.18m
7:10AM-0.04m
7:20PM0.17m
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5:51
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Temp °C
22
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Feels °C
22
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27
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26
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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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