Black Rocks Jetty Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. We’ve got one spot on the radar for the next couple of weeks, and it’s a ripper of a wave when things line up.

This is a proper reef break, very consistent, built for advanced surfers. The water is sitting at 76°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year – not a drastic shift, but noticeably pleasant.

The opening play is Monday the 20th of July. We’re looking at a solid 7ft of swell from the SSW, with a period of 14 seconds. That’s a nice, long-period groundswell with proper energy (1987 combined energy). The wind is a light NNE cross-off at 6 mph, keeping things clean. This is an excellent session for experienced surfers. Monday afternoon turns glassy with a 8ft SSW swell – that’s a standout window. The wave energy is still high (1859), and that glassy wind is a major positive. You’ll be getting some beautiful, lined-up waves.

Tuesday the 21st keeps the good times rolling. Morning glass, 6ft of SSW swell at 12 seconds, and the energy is still very solid (1112). This is clean, powerful surf. The afternoon is also glassy, same size, staying excellent for the crew that knows what they’re doing.

Things back off a bit on Wednesday the 22nd. The swell drops to 5ft, wind shifts to a light cross-on, and the quality dips. It’s marginal. By Thursday the 23rd, the swell is down to 4ft and the wind gets messy, especially in the afternoon with a 12 mph cross-on. That’s a write-off.

Friday the 24th sees a pulse of cleaner, longer-period swell. The morning is glassy with 4ft of SW swell at 15 seconds. That long period means the sets will be spaced out, but the shape at this reef will be quality. Saturday the 25th also starts glassy with a 4ft SW swell – a nice, clean morning session.

Sunday the 26th is a mess. Rain showers, building wind, and a strong onshore that blows out the afternoon. The swell jumps to 5ft with a very long 20-second period, but the wind is just too strong at 16 mph. The combined energy is pumping (3891), but the quality is poor. This is a day to stay on the beach.

Now, here’s the big one. Monday the 27th of July. The swell jumps to 12ft from the SSW, with a 16-second period. The combined energy is massive (7236). This is a serious, powerful groundswell. The wind is a light cross-on, so it’s not completely blown out, but at this size, this is strictly for experts only. Paddling out will be a mission, and the reef will be heavy. Tuesday the 28th drops a bit but is still a solid 8ft on the afternoon, with strong energy (4279). Still an expert-only game.

The end of the month and into August looks good. Wednesday the 29th of July is a standout for the second week. Glassy morning, 7ft of S swell at 13 seconds, excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The energy is strong (2567). Thursday the 30th has a glassy morning with 5ft of SSE swell, very clean. Friday the 31st is smaller but glassy again.

The first weekend of August is a proper run. Saturday the 1st of August is glassy all day, with 6ft to 7ft of SW groundswell, energy in the 1800-2200 range. That’s a fantastic, clean swell for the experienced crew. Sunday the 2nd of August stays glassy in the morning with 6ft of SW swell, and the afternoon is clean at 5ft. That whole weekend is a winner.

The best of the whole forecast? The glassy Monday afternoon on the 20th of July, and the glassy Saturday on the 1st of August. Both are clean, powerful, and lined up.

Rusty.

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