
Surf Forecasts:
Black Rocks Jetty surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 4,437 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 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 0.6m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Black Rocks Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mate. Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for your local stretch, Black Rocks Jetty, and honestly, the next couple of weeks are shaping up to be a ripper for the experienced crew. There’s a big pulse of groundswell coming, and the winds are playing the game for a good chunk of time.
First things first – the water is sitting at a warm 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might get away with a thinner spring suit.
The action kicks off Sunday, the 26th of July. It’s a bit of a slow starter to be honest. The morning is just 0.8yds with a cross-shore breeze and only marginal energy (764). The afternoon bumps up a touch to 1yds from the SW, but the wind goes onshore, so it’s not going to be pretty.
Monday the 27th is where you want to be. That’s the real standout of the whole period. The morning sees a jump to 2yds of SW swell with a 16-second period, and it’s clean with a cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is pumping at 3656 – that’s proper strong. The afternoon gets even better: 3yds of SW groundswell, and the wind goes dead glassy. The energy is massive at 3827. This is serious. It’s definitely a day for experienced surfers only; anything over 3yds is expert territory.
Tuesday the 28th keeps the quality high, with 2yds of SW swell in the morning and then shifting to 2yds from the SSW in the afternoon, both with glassy conditions. The energy stays in the strong range, around 2777 to 2831. Still for the advanced crew.
From Wednesday the 29th through to Saturday the 1st of August, the swell eases a bit but remains solid, staying between 2yds and 2yds, with mostly glassy winds. The period stays long, so the waves will have plenty of push. This is a fantastic run of clean, powerful surf, though it remains in the advanced category.
Sunday the 2nd of August is still surfable at 2yds in the morning, but the wind shifts cross-on in the afternoon, making it a bit choppy and marginal.
After that, we see a slow, steady drop-off. The week starting Monday the 3rd has weaker, smaller swell, with energy dropping into the hundreds (634). By Friday the 7th, we’re down to 1yds and the energy is a weak 419. The final days of the outlook trickle down to tiny 0.8yds waves with minimal energy (185), which is only really surfable if you’re desperate.
The bottom line: don’t waste your time on the early or late bits. The clear standouts are the afternoon of the 27th and the morning of the 28th of July. Get out there while the wind is glassy and the groundswell is pumping.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
474 | 825 | 3443 | 2107 | 3827 | 2263 | 1776 | 2581 | 2212 | 1676 | 1222 | 888 | 649 | 1390 | 1412 | 1322 | 1288 | 1031 | 934 | 599 | 1227 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 12:34PM0.42m | 11:38PM0.46m | 12:52PM0.44m | 00:07AM0.49m | 1:12PM0.46m | 00:35AM0.52m | 1:34PM0.48m | 1:02AM0.55m | 1:56PM0.50m | 1:29AM0.56m | 2:19PM0.52m | 1:57AM0.56m | 2:43PM0.53m | 2:27AM0.55m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:46PM0.24m | 6:16AM0.08m | 6:15PM0.21m | 6:44AM0.05m | 6:42PM0.19m | 7:11AM0.04m | 7:09PM0.18m | 7:37AM0.04m | 7:35PM0.18m | 8:02AM0.04m | 8:03PM0.17m | 8:26AM0.06m | 8:32PM0.17m | ||||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 |
212 | 825 | 3443 | 1514 | 3827 | 2263 | 1776 | 2581 | 2212 | 1676 | 1222 | 888 | 649 | 1390 | 1412 | 1322 | 1288 | 1031 | 934 | 599 | 1227 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 12 | SE 9 | SW 16 | ESE 8 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | SW 10 | SSW 9 | ESE 11 | NE 5 | NE 6 | SW 18 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 4 | NE 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | ESE 9 |
474 | 248 | 47 | 2107 | 28 | 966 | 1001 | 250 | 99 | 46 | 8 | 10 | 449 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 9 | 26 | 126 | 493 | 49 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SE 8 | — | SE 8 | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | — | ESE 12 | — | — | — | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 18 | ENE 8 | — |
78 | 11 | — | 35 | — | 19 | 18 | — | 54 | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 127 | 7 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 9 | NNE 4 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 27 | 6 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.










