Surf Forecasts:
Black Rocks Jetty surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, SSW swell with 4,332 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period. 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Black Rocks Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break down what’s going on for the next couple of weeks.
First up, Black Rocks Jetty has a slow start. Tuesday the 1st is surfable but nothing special – a small 3ft S swell with a light breeze. Wednesday the 2nd is glassy but tiny, with a 1ft SW swell in the morning and a 3ft SE swell later. Thursday and Friday stay small and weak with poor conditions.
The first real standout is Saturday the 5th of September. The morning brings a clean 5ft SW swell with a long 14-second period and glassy conditions. The combined energy is solid at 1002. This is excellent for experienced surfers – clean, lined up, and that groundswell will work beautifully on this reef. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 77°F. Crowds are possible here, so keep that in mind. Saturday afternoon stays glassy with a 5ft SW swell too – a great day.
Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th are okay but not as clean, with cross-off and onshore winds creeping in. Monday afternoon gets messy with a 30 km/h onshore wind.
Tuesday the 8th of September is a big one – but only for experts. We’ve got a 13ft to 15ft SSW swell. The combined energy is massive at 9524, but the wind is fresh and cross-shore, making it lumpy. Anything over 8ft is for experts only – this is more of a kitesurfing day. Wednesday the 9th still has a big 12ft to 10ft swell, but the afternoon cleans up with a light cross-off breeze.
Thursday the 10th of September is another cracker. The morning is glassy with a 7ft SSW swell – excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon stays glassy with a 6ft SW swell. Clean and solid.
The second week drops off but stays clean. Friday the 11th is glassy all day with 5ft to 4ft SSW swell. Saturday the 12th has a clean afternoon with a 5ft SSW swell and offshore wind. Sunday the 13th is a mellow day with tiny 3ft to 2ft glassy waves.
Then Monday the 14th of September brings a late pulse of 8ft S swell with a short 11-second period. The afternoon is glassy, which is excellent for experts. After that, the surf fades quickly through Tuesday and Wednesday with onshore winds and weak waves – not worth the effort.
The best days to plan for: Saturday the 5th for clean 5ft glassy conditions, and Thursday the 10th for a glassy 7ft SSW swell.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 14 | SE 6 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
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149 | 112 | 73 | 47 | 74 | 95 | 85 | 104 | 122 | 241 | 998 | 1222 | 1002 | 733 | 577 | 569 | 480 | 706 | 1057 | 1061 | 781 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 3:00PM0.54m | 3:22AM0.47m | 3:30PM0.50m | 4:10AM0.40m | 4:07PM0.46m | 5:46AM0.34m | 5:11PM0.40m | 10:26AM0.36m | 8:28PM0.39m | 11:05AM0.43m | 10:08PM0.44m | 11:37AM0.48m | 11:00PM0.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:19PM0.13m | 9:17AM0.18m | 10:04PM0.16m | 9:47AM0.24m | 11:16PM0.19m | 10:26AM0.30m | 1:58AM0.20m | 2:58PM0.33m | 3:53AM0.15m | 4:28PM0.28m | 4:48AM0.08m | 5:11PM0.23m | |||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | NE 8 | NE 6 | NE 8 | SW 13 | NE 6 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
149 | 112 | 73 | 43 | 23 | 42 | 85 | 46 | 122 | 122 | 998 | 1222 | 1002 | 733 | 577 | 569 | 480 | 706 | 1057 | 1061 | 781 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSE 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NE 8 | SW 13 | NE 6 | SSW 19 | NE 11 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSW 17 | SW 12 | SW 13 | E 10 | SW 26 |
40 | 64 | 33 | 33 | 73 | 95 | 24 | 104 | 19 | 241 | 92 | 43 | 52 | 51 | 25 | 24 | 329 | 244 | 45 | 18 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | NE 11 | ENE 11 | SW 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NE 8 | — | NE 11 | — | — | — | SSW 18 | NE 8 | S 14 | ESE 10 | — | E 10 |
12 | 19 | 12 | 47 | 31 | 25 | 61 | 34 | 32 | 32 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 63 | 10 | 4 | 20 | — | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | — | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 8 |
— | — | — | — | 74 | — | — | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 636 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 45 | 31 |
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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.











