
Surf Forecasts:
Black Rocks Jetty surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,724 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period with SSW 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 14s 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 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) 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 0.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Black Rocks Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's coming up for Black Rocks Jetty.
We've got a solid run of swell on the way, but it's a bit of a mixed bag for the first few days. The real action kicks off Thursday morning, so hang tight.
Wednesday morning (29th July) is a bit messy. We've got a 7ft SSW swell with a 14-second period, but the wind is cross-on from the WNW at 6 mph, so it's not clean. The wave energy is strong (1676), but the conditions are making it look marginal. Afternoon cleans up a little but still cross-on, and the swell drops to 6ft.
Thursday morning (30th July) is where it starts to get interesting. The swell drops to a more manageable 5ft from the SSW, 13 seconds, and the wind goes glassy – dead calm. That's a major positive. The combined energy is still moderate (1098), but with glassy conditions, this is going to be clean. It's a reef break, exposed to the SW, and with the period at 13 seconds, it's a solid groundswell that will wrap in nicely. This is excellent for experienced surfers, as the reef can be a bit tricky. The water is about average for this time of year. Thursday afternoon gets even better: the swell bumps up to 6ft, period stretches to a very long 16 seconds, and it's still glassy. The energy is strong (1373). This is a standout. Get out there.
Friday morning (31st July) holds similar goodness: 6ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and glassy. Another top session. The wind shifts to a light cross-off in the afternoon, but it's still clean.
Saturday morning (1st August) is the last of the really clean, strong days in this first pulse. 6ft SSW swell, 15-second period, glassy. Strong energy (1447). This is another standout. Saturday afternoon turns to rain showers and a cross-on wind, so the window closes.
Sunday morning (2nd August) is still glassy, but the swell drops to 4ft. Still good, but the energy is waning.
From Monday (3rd August) through to the next week, the swell drops off significantly. We get a few small, glassy mornings with 3ft to 4ft swells, but the energy is low (939 down to 218). The setup gets more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on those days with significant swell and poor quality, cross-on winds. There's a gap of about 6 days of pretty average conditions.
But hold on. The long-range forecast is looking promising again. Monday morning (10th August) sees a new pulse: 5ft SW swell, 15-second period, and glassy. The energy is strong (1069). This is excellent for experienced surfers again. Tuesday morning (11th August) is even better: 5ft SW swell, 16-second period, dead calm winds. This is a true long-range standout, but it's over a week away, so keep an eye on it. The reef will handle that long period well.
So, to sum it up: the standout sessions are Thursday afternoon (30th July) through Saturday morning (1st August), and then another promising window around Monday and Tuesday the 10th and 11th of August. The crowds are listed as "sometimes" at Black Rocks Jetty, so you might have some company on those good days, but it's a consistent spot that's worth it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1676 | 1222 | 987 | 649 | 1373 | 1412 | 1305 | 1386 | 1142 | 1447 | 1389 | 1028 | 626 | 1241 | 857 | 639 | 465 | 290 | 199 | 148 | 141 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:34PM0.48m | 1:02AM0.55m | 1:56PM0.50m | 1:29AM0.56m | 2:19PM0.52m | 1:57AM0.56m | 2:43PM0.53m | 2:27AM0.55m | 3:09PM0.53m | 3:00AM0.53m | 3:39PM0.52m | 3:37AM0.48m | 4:14PM0.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:09PM0.18m | 7:37AM0.04m | 7:35PM0.18m | 8:02AM0.04m | 8:03PM0.17m | 8:26AM0.06m | 8:32PM0.17m | 8:52AM0.08m | 9:04PM0.18m | 9:19AM0.12m | 9:42PM0.19m | 9:50AM0.16m | 10:30PM0.20m | ||||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
1676 | 1222 | 987 | 649 | 1373 | 1412 | 1305 | 1386 | 1142 | 1447 | 1389 | 1028 | 626 | 1241 | 857 | 639 | 465 | 290 | 199 | 148 | 141 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SW 18 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ESE 10 | SSW 18 | NE 9 | NE 4 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | NE 6 | S 19 | S 18 | NE 6 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | S 12 |
46 | 44 | 42 | 449 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 35 | 318 | 12 | 9 | 286 | 566 | 16 | 186 | 222 | 49 | 96 | 108 | 106 | 102 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | — | — | ESE 9 | NE 5 | S 22 | NE 6 | SSE 10 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | NE 10 |
— | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | 30 | — | — | 31 | 10 | 37 | 14 | 9 | 135 | 107 | 125 | 112 | 61 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 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.
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