
Surf Forecasts:
Black Rocks Jetty surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 3,221 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s 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 15) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m 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 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Black Rocks Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mates, Rusty here. Let’s chew through what’s on the table for Black Rocks Jetty these next couple weeks.
First real wave of the run hits Tuesday, September 15th. Water temp is 24° – a touch warmer than usual for the season, so you can leave the thick rubber at home.
Tuesday afternoon, September 15th is the clear highlight. We’re looking at a 6ft swell from the SSW with a very long 17-second period – that’s proper groundswell pumping into the reef (3099 combined energy). Wind is glassy, completely calm from the SW. This is expert-only at that size, but for those with the bottle, it’s going to be absolutely pristine, powerful, and well-shaped.
Wednesday morning, September 16th pushes up to 8ft from the SSW, 15-second period, but the wind is onshore from the WSW at 10 km/h, so it’ll be a bit bumpy. The afternoon glass-off is the real deal though – same 8ft, glassy conditions, massive energy (2541). That one’s a beauty for the experienced crew only. Anything over 8ft is strictly for the big-wave hunters at this reef.
Then the swell backs right off. Thursday and Friday drop to small, short-period slop, with energy falling into the low hundreds. The weekend stays lean – glassy mornings but only 2-3ft of weak SW swell. A few fun ones Sunday with 4ft and glassy winds, but it’s not going to have any punch.
The next real standout kicks off Sunday, September 27th. Morning brings 7ft from the SSW at 17 seconds, glassy – enormous energy (2105). The afternoon jumps to 7ft from the SW, still glassy. That’s big, clean, dangerous surf for experts only. It stays solid through Monday morning at 6ft with calm winds, and Tuesday morning at 5ft with a 14-second period – still very clean. Energy readings are all in the four-digit range, so this is a sustained run of powerful, quality groundswell.
Crowds can be an issue when it’s good, so plan for a dawn patrol. This reef handles long-period SW swell like a charm – those big 15-17 second intervals will set up beautifully.
For the second week’s forecast, the 27th-29th September look like the prime target. Big, clean, and proper. Less certain at that range, but it’s looking like a solid bet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 17 | S 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1533 | 2433 | 3221 | 2541 | 2687 | 878 | 488 | 418 | 257 | 192 | 306 | 322 | 370 | 466 | 514 | 451 | 494 | 426 | 576 | 424 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 3:01AM0.42m | 2:43PM0.47m | 3:20AM0.36m | 2:53PM0.44m | 3:39AM0.31m | 2:54PM0.40m | 3:58AM0.26m | 1:28PM0.37m | 11:59AM0.38m | 10:09PM0.36m | 11:41AM0.41m | 10:34PM0.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:05PM0.14m | 8:41AM0.22m | 9:29PM0.18m | 8:31AM0.25m | 9:55PM0.21m | 7:43AM0.27m | 11:20PM0.25m | 5:36AM0.26m | 4:17AM0.22m | 5:07PM0.31m | 4:37AM0.17m | 4:56PM0.27m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SW 14 |
569 | 2433 | 3221 | 2541 | 1587 | 878 | 488 | 418 | 257 | 189 | 306 | 322 | 370 | 466 | 514 | 451 | 494 | 426 | 576 | 424 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SW 16 | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | SW 13 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SW 18 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | NE 6 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSW 16 | S 9 | S 9 |
1533 | 1631 | — | 35 | 57 | 47 | 138 | 33 | 19 | 192 | 102 | 68 | 28 | 39 | 34 | 3 | 10 | 330 | 132 | 94 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | — | — | — | — | NE 10 | NE 7 | ENE 10 | SW 19 | SW 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | SE 13 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
27 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 33 | 10 | 55 | 6 | 73 | 40 | 40 | 7 | 36 | 6 | 81 | 407 | 15 | 16 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | — | — | — | S 14 | — | — | — | — | NE 11 | — | — | SSE 9 | NE 5 | SE 6 | NE 7 | — | — | SE 7 | — |
997 | — | — | — | 2687 | — | — | — | — | 94 | — | — | 165 | 18 | 103 | 19 | — | — | 85 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 3 |
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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.
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