Black Rocks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Black Rocks.

We’ve got a proper 16-day window ahead, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The first real action worth talking about kicks off on Friday, the 7th of August. The water is sitting at 58°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so don’t be shy with the wettie.

The standout session is easily Friday afternoon. We’ve got a solid 10ft SW groundswell rolling in with a period of 15 seconds – that’s a proper long-period groundswell, packing a ton of energy (3565). Best of all, the wind is WSW and offshore, making for clean, lined-up waves. This is a reef break for advanced surfers only, and it’s inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting for the sets, but when they come, they’ll be worth it. The swell is over 8ft, so this is experts-only territory.

Saturday morning, the 8th, is a decent second option. The swell drops to 8ft from the SW with a 13-second period, and we’ve got a cross-offshore wind from the NNW. The energy is still moderate (1810), and the waves will be clean. It’s a solid session, but not quite the magic of Friday afternoon.

After that, the conditions get ugly. From Saturday afternoon through to the end of the first week, the wind swings onshore or cross-shore with strong speeds, and the surf quality tanks. There’s a stretch of days – from the 8th to the 11th – where the recommendations are poor, and you’d be better off doing something else.

The next real glimmer comes on the morning of Saturday, the 15th of August. We see a 6ft WSW swell with a 15-second period, light cross-offshore wind from the NW, and clean conditions. The energy is moderate (1506), and the sets will have some punch. It’s a good morning for the experienced crew, but with the inconsistency, you’ll need patience.

Then, on the morning of Wednesday, the 19th of August, we get another chance. A 7ft WSW swell with a 12-second period, light cross-offshore wind from the NW, and clean conditions. The energy is moderate (1019), and the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” It’s a promising long-range call, but less certain this far out.

Overall, the best bet is Friday afternoon, 7th August – that’s the one to circle. The 15th and 19th are worth watching, but don’t hold your breath on the rest. The spot is inconsistent, so when it’s good, you’ve got to be there.

Rusty.

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