Black Rocks Jetty Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s in store for Black Rocks Jetty over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a solid run of surf coming up. The water is sitting at 77°F and feels a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’s pleasant out there. The first standout is going to be Saturday morning, August 1st. We’ve got a clean 6 ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a very long period of 15 seconds and a combined energy of 1314, which is strong. The wind is a light cross-off at just 3 mph, so the surface will be clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, and the long period makes it best suited for this reef setup. It’s a very consistent break, so you won’t be waiting around long between sets. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

Saturday afternoon stays solid with the same 6 ft swell, shifting to a 14-second period, and the wind goes glassy. It’s a winner.

Sunday morning, August 2nd, the swell drops to 4 ft with a cross-on wind, so it’s a bit more marginal. But Sunday afternoon picks back up with a 5 ft SSW groundswell at a very long 16 seconds and a clean cross-off breeze. The energy is still strong at 1237. That’s another good window.

Monday morning, August 3rd, is glassy with a 4 ft SW swell, but the energy drops to 973. It’s still good, but the swell is easing.

The middle of the week from Tuesday through Thursday gets small, with waves around 2 ft to 3 ft. The energy drops way down into the hundreds. It’s marginal, but there are some glassy windows early on Thursday and Friday mornings if you’re desperate for a slide.

Now, the real highlight comes in the second week. Saturday, August 8th, we see a return of a 4 ft SW groundswell with a very long 18-second period and a combined energy of 824. The wind is glassy, calm. This is a great-looking window for the reef, with good shape and clean conditions. Sunday, August 9th, holds similar, with glassy conditions and 4 ft to 4 ft SW swell.

Then, keep an eye on Tuesday, August 11th. The swell jumps to 6 ft from the SW at 18 seconds, with a massive energy reading of 2030. The wind is glassy in the morning. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but with that size, it’s not for beginners. The long period will work well on this reef.

Wednesday, August 12th, is still solid at 5 ft, but the wind gets onshore and choppy, so the quality drops.

The real beast shows up on Friday, August 14th, in the afternoon. We’re looking at 6 ft SW groundswell, an 18-second period, and a staggering energy of 3111. The wind goes glassy. This is the best session of the entire forecast. Pristine conditions and a ton of power.

Saturday, August 15th, gets even bigger, with 10 ft from the SSW, but the wind is onshore at 19 mph, making it lumpy and poor. The energy is 4122, but it’s a mess. That’s for experts only, and even then, it’s not great.

Sunday, August 16th, stays big and messy, with 8 ft to 10 ft S swell and strong cross-shore winds. The energy is massive, but the quality is poor. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is Friday afternoon, August 14th, by a long shot. Saturday morning, August 1st, and Tuesday morning, August 11th, are also standouts. Get on it.

Rusty.

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