
Surf Forecasts:
Black Rocks Jetty surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, S swell with 2,759 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Black Rocks Jetty over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up at Black Rocks Jetty.
We’ve got a decent run of swell on the horizon, but the start is a bit rough. Sunday morning the 5th of July kicks things off with a 4ft SW swell, 16-second period – that’s proper groundswell with plenty of energy (1472). The water’s sitting at 77°, which is about what you’d expect for this time of year. Problem is, the wind is cross-on from the south at 6 mph, so it’s not the cleanest. It’s surfable, but a bit of a grind. That afternoon the swell jumps to 7ft, but the wind stiffens to 9 mph from the SSW, and the energy is up at 2038 – still, it’s choppy and the conditions are marginal.
Monday the 6th is a write-off with strong cross-onshore winds (15-19 mph) and lumpy, messy waves. Tuesday the 7th is still pretty average – morning sees a 8ft S swell with 12-second period and moderate cross-wind, energy is high at 2571 but it’s cross-chop. The afternoon does bump up to 10ft and 3724 energy, but again, wind and chop spoil it.
Then we get a sweet little window. Wednesday the 8th of July swings in with glassy conditions – morning has a 6ft S swell, 11-second period, and the wind is a slight air from the ENE. That glassy surface will make it clean and fun. The energy is moderate at 743. Afternoon stays glassy with a 5ft S swell, 10-second period, and lighter energy at 529. Good times for a paddle if you pick your tides.
Thursday the 9th morning keeps the glassy vibe with a 3ft S swell, but the afternoon turns cross-on and a bit messy. Friday the 10th is a cracker – dead calm, glassy all day, with a 3ft SW swell (15-second period) in the morning and a 3ft SSW (16-second) in the afternoon. Energy is low but clean. Not huge, but if you like a long period, smooth wave, it’ll be a treat.
Now the standout is Saturday the 11th of July through to Monday the 13th. Saturday morning sees a 5ft SW swell, 15-second period, glassy, and the energy is up at 1125 – that’s good power. Afternoon gets better: 6ft SSW, 16-second period, energy at 1724. This is for more experienced surfers – the wave size is solid and the long period means it’ll be pushing hard. Sunday the 12th is even bigger: 8ft SW in the morning, 14-second period, energy at 2590 – that’s heavy, experts only. Afternoon holds at 8ft, still glassy. Monday the 13th then eases to 6ft SW, still excellent conditions. This whole stretch from Saturday through Monday is the best on offer – solid swell, glassy or clean wind, and the long period will favour the reef setup at Black Rocks Jetty. Crowds can happen here sometimes, so keep that in mind.
After that, things taper off. Tuesday the 14th and into the second week we get smaller, cleaner surf but nothing massive. The 14th has a 4ft SW swell in the morning, glassy, energy at 538. The afternoon drops to 4ft with a slight cross-on. Wednesday the 15th is tiny but clean – 2ft waves. Thursday the 16th back to a 4ft SSW swell, 15-second period, glassy in the morning. After that, it fades to knee-to-waist high stuff through the 17th to the 20th, with occasional glassy windows but low energy. Not really a standout period.
So if you’re after the best, aim for the 11th to the 13th of July – that’s where the juice is. You’ve got size, proper swell direction from the SW, and clean, glassy conditions. The rest is more of a slow burn with small, clean days here and there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
966 | 2010 | 1864 | 1306 | 846 | 1275 | 1707 | 2128 | 859 | 639 | 426 | 239 | 161 | 127 | 130 | 331 | 318 | 430 | 1118 | 1721 | 2276 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 4:21PM0.47m | 3:58AM0.47m | 5:05PM0.47m | 4:54AM0.44m | 6:02PM0.46m | 6:17AM0.40m | 7:15PM0.46m | 8:18AM0.38m | 8:37PM0.47m | 10:08AM0.41m | 9:52PM0.49m | 11:21AM0.45m | 10:53PM0.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:07PM0.25m | 10:30AM0.16m | 11:08PM0.25m | 11:19AM0.19m | 00:33AM0.25m | 12:32PM0.23m | 2:15AM0.22m | 2:12PM0.25m | 3:40AM0.16m | 3:44PM0.24m | 4:44AM0.10m | 4:53PM0.22m | |||||||||
6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
— | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 15 |
966 | 2010 | 1864 | 1306 | 846 | 1275 | 1707 | 1469 | 859 | 639 | 426 | 239 | 161 | 127 | 108 | 331 | 318 | 430 | 1118 | 1721 | 2276 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SE 9 | SW 21 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 7 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | NE 7 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 |
476 | 28 | 18 | 127 | 537 | 208 | 79 | 127 | 64 | 104 | 23 | 88 | 85 | 28 | 20 | 68 | 166 | 239 | 40 | 40 | 40 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | ESE 10 | SW 21 | ENE 9 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | — | SW 16 | NE 7 | SW 14 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SW 13 | SW 16 | NE 7 | S 10 | NE 8 | SSE 8 | S 11 | SE 8 |
30 | 18 | 18 | 8 | 59 | 111 | 78 | — | 121 | 12 | 103 | 19 | 26 | 61 | 130 | 19 | 47 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 34 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 5 | S 6 | S 7 | SSE 8 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 21 | 123 | 358 | 707 | 2128 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Réunion Island | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Reunion | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.










