Black Rocks Jetty Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.04° S 55.23° E

Black Rocks Jetty Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 17 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Black Rocks Jetty sea temperature is
24.2°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 17 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 24 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 19s period, SSW swell with 2,228 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 (Sep 17) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period. 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 1.8m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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 17) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 17th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 22nd Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 24th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 19s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
1
2
2
3
3
3
2
4
3
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
12
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
11
0.6
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1
SSW
16
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
21
1.8
SSW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
488
418
311
192
306
380
365
466
447
392
479
519
482
517
376
464
874
1244
1032
2228
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
10
SSW
0
W
5
S
5
N
5
WSW
0
NE
10
SE
5
S
5
SE
5
SSW
5
SW
5
SSE
5
W
5
WSW
10
SSE
0
SE
10
SSW
15
S
10
S
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:39AM0.31m
2:54PM0.40m
3:58AM0.26m
1:28PM0.37m
11:59AM0.38m
10:09PM0.36m
11:41AM0.41m
10:34PM0.41m
11:40AM0.45m
10:58PM0.46m
11:49AM0.49m
11:23PM0.51m
Low Tide
9:55PM0.21m
7:43AM0.27m
11:20PM0.25m
5:36AM0.26m
4:17AM0.22m
5:07PM0.31m
4:37AM0.17m
4:56PM0.27m
4:58AM0.13m
5:11PM0.23m
5:20AM0.10m
5:32PM0.19m
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6:13
6:11
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6:07
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6:13
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 mm
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Temp °C
22
22
22
22
22
23
22
21
23
23
22
23
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22
22
22
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22
Feels °C
23
23
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24
24
24
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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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