
Surf Forecasts:
Black Rocks Jetty surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy 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, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period with SW 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 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 9s. 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 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 17s |
| 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, let’s get into it. Only one break on the map, but when this reef turns on, it’s a proper show. Water temp is sitting a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, around 76°, so no need for the thick rubber.
Tuesday morning, September 15th, we’ve got a beautiful long-period SW groundswell at 5ft, 18 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, wrapping deep into the reef. The combined energy is strong (1726), and with glassy conditions and a whisper of breeze from the ENE, it’s gonna be clean. This is for experienced surfers only. That afternoon, it bumps to 6ft with a dead calm ocean. The energy jumps to 3078 – you’ll feel that in your chest. This is a prime window.
Wednesday the 16th is the big dog. Morning shows 8ft of SSW groundswell at 15 seconds, and the energy is a massive 3221. Glassy glassy glassy. This is serious, powerful reef surf. If you’re not ready for it, watch from the rocks. The afternoon holds 8ft but gets a bit cross-shore, so the morning is the clear winner.
Thursday the 17th settles to 5ft in the morning with glass, then 4ft in the arvo. Still clean, still fun. Friday the 18th is smaller, around 3ft to 5ft, but the afternoon goes glassy with a touch of SSE energy – worth a look.
The weekend gets skinny. Saturday the 19th is tiny, 3ft to 3ft, with a cross-onshore breeze messing up the arvo. Sunday the 20th is better, a glassy morning with 4ft of SW swell and energy back over 600. Stays clean into the afternoon.
Monday the 21st is onshore and messy. Skip it. Tuesday the 22nd is small but glassy. Wednesday the 23rd and Thursday the 24th bring 4ft to 3ft of clean, glassy SSW swell – nice, but not exciting.
Looking further out, Saturday the 26th of September shows a pulse of 6ft, but with cross-shore and onshore winds, it’s looking more like a kite session. Sunday the 27th morning is a different story: 7ft with glassy conditions and energy at 1407 – another one for the advanced crew. Monday and Tuesday the 28th and 29th both have clean, glassy mornings with 5ft to 6ft of quality SSW groundswell. The energy on the 29th is back up to 1724 with a 16-second period. That Tuesday morning looks like a real gem for the second week.
The standouts are clear: Tuesday afternoon the 15th, and Wednesday morning the 16th. The 16th is the biggest, cleanest, and most powerful day of the whole run. After that, Sunday the 27th morning is the next one to circle, but it’s further out, so keep your fingers crossed.
Stay sharp and don’t miss that Tuesday glass-off.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 17 | S 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1263 | 1533 | 2240 | 3221 | 2350 | 1587 | 878 | 488 | 418 | 257 | 431 | 306 | 322 | 365 | 466 | 514 | 451 | 394 | 447 | 773 | 450 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 2:31PM0.50m | 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 | |||||||||
6:16 | — | — | 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 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | 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 |
291 | 569 | 2240 | 3221 | 2350 | 1587 | 878 | 488 | 418 | 257 | 189 | 306 | 322 | 365 | 466 | 514 | 451 | 394 | 320 | 773 | 450 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | NE 6 | — | NE 5 | NE 7 | SW 13 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 5 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | NE 7 | S 8 | S 4 | SSE 6 | SSW 16 | NE 6 | S 9 |
1263 | 1533 | 1631 | 10 | — | 9 | 17 | 138 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 102 | 68 | 60 | 79 | 33 | 15 | 12 | 447 | 29 | 55 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | — | — | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 5 | ENE 10 | SW 19 | SW 18 | NE 11 | NE 11 | ENE 8 | SSE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | — | NE 6 |
172 | 19 | 29 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 55 | 192 | 40 | 40 | 6 | 28 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | — | 22 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 9 | — | — | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 11 | — | — | NE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | — | — | SE 7 | — |
— | 976 | — | — | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | 431 | — | — | 22 | 174 | 70 | 99 | — | — | 118 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 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.
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.










