Black Rocks Jetty Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.04° S 55.23° E

Black Rocks Jetty Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Black Rocks Jetty sea temperature is
24.6° C
1.3° 

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 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 3,680 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Black Rocks Jetty in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 23rd Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 27th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 27th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down the surf for the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow start, but we’ve got some serious juice coming in.

The first few days are a bust. Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd are blown out with onshore wind. The surf is poor, so don’t bother.

It gets interesting on Friday morning the 24th. The wind goes glassy, and we’ve got a small 3ft swell from the SSW with a long 15-second period. The energy is moderate (714). It’s clean. The swell builds through the weekend, with glassy conditions on Saturday the 25th and a solid 4ft from the SW. Sunday the 26th morning has a 3ft groundswell with a very long 20-second period – that’s going to be a bit straight and tricky at the beach. The water temp is 76°, which is a touch warmer than normal.

The first real standout is Monday the 27th. We’re looking at a 7ft to 8ft SW groundswell, with a 16-second period and glassy conditions all day. The combined energy is strong to very strong (around 3244 in the morning, 3375 in the afternoon). This is excellent, but anything over 8ft is for experts only. Beginners, stay out of the water.

The quality holds through Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th, with clean 5ft to 6ft SW swell and glassy winds. The energy is strong (over 1000). Thursday the 30th has a rough morning, but it cleans up by the afternoon.

Now, the big one. Monday the 3rd of August. This is a monster. We’re talking a massive 13ft S swell, with a 12-second period and glassy, calm conditions. The energy is exceptional – 8780 in the morning and 9063 in the afternoon. This is only for expert surfers. That size is no joke. It’s a powerful groundswell, so it’ll be wide and breaking straight at the beach. The following Tuesday the 4th of August is still excellent, with 8ft S swell and clean.

The last few days, from the 5th to the 6th of August, the swell drops to 3ft to 5ft, with the energy falling to moderate. It’s glassy, but the waves are smaller.

The standout is Monday the 3rd of August. That’s the session to plan for if you’ve got the skills. Crowds at Black Rocks Jetty can be a problem sometimes, so be prepared. For the rest of us, Monday the 27th of July and Tuesday the 28th of July are the best bets – excellent, clean, and powerful.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Period (s)
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S
13
1.4
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13
1.5
S
12
1.4
S
12
1.4
S
12
1.4
S
11
0.9
SSW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.2
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14
1.1
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13
1.3
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14
1.2
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13
0.9
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20
1.3
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19
1.7
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17
2
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16
2.5
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16
2.1
SW
15
1.9
SW
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1.5
SW
14
1.6
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
737
640
702
565
538
474
382
482
548
444
617
465
667
1198
1757
2008
3330
1889
1542
915
893
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
20
SSW
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
5
SE
5
W
5
WSW
5
SSE
5
SSW
10
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10
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15
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10
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WNW
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WNW
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ENE
5
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NW
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Wind State
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High Tide
6:52PM0.39m
11:33AM0.34m
9:13PM0.38m
11:57AM0.37m
10:24PM0.40m
12:15PM0.39m
11:05PM0.43m
12:34PM0.42m
11:38PM0.46m
12:52PM0.44m
00:07AM0.49m
1:12PM0.46m
00:35AM0.52m
Low Tide
12:07PM0.31m
3:32AM0.24m
2:59PM0.32m
4:38AM0.20m
4:29PM0.30m
5:15AM0.15m
5:13PM0.27m
5:46AM0.11m
5:46PM0.24m
6:16AM0.08m
6:15PM0.21m
6:44AM0.05m
6:42PM0.19m
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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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