Black Rocks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The only game in town for the next 16 days is Black Rocks, a reef setup that’s advanced and inconsistent, but when it’s on, it’s worth the paddle. Water temp is sitting at about 59°F, which is average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

We kick off Saturday the 1st with a small 4ft SW swell, but the wind is cross and conditions are only marginal—nothing to get excited about. Sunday the 2nd shows some improvement with clean surf in the morning as winds go cross-off, and by afternoon we’ve got offshore winds and the same 3-4ft SW swell. Still small, but rideable.

Monday the 3rd morning is the real standout early on: glassy conditions, 4ft SW swell, and the combined energy is moderate at 636. That’s clean, that’s smooth, that’s the kind of dawn session you dream about. Afternoon goes cross-on, so get it while it’s good.

Tuesday the 4th is a mixed bag – morning cross-shore with a 4ft SW swell, but the afternoon cleans up with cross-off winds and a light breeze. Not huge, but for an inconsistent spot, you take what you can.

Then Wednesday the 5th brings a jump: 7ft in the morning, 8ft in the afternoon, both from the SW with a period of 14 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. Winds are cross-off and fresh, so it’s clean but getting big. The combined energy hits 1657 in the morning and 2650 in the afternoon, so there’s a lot of power. This is experienced territory only, especially with the reef.

Thursday the 6th sees 10ft SW swell, but the wind goes cross and then cross-on in the afternoon with chop. Friday the 7th is a redemption: 8ft in the morning with clean cross-off winds, 8ft in the afternoon with offshore winds. That’s excellent for experienced surfers – the swell’s got legs, the wind’s on your side, and the reef will shape it up nicely.

Saturday the 8th gets huge: 13ft to 15ft SW swell, combined energy over 7000. That’s a serious swell with a 15-second period in the morning. Wind is cross-off but strong – this is expert-only, and even then, it’s going to be a beast. Sunday the 9th is similar with 12ft, but the wind is strong and messy by afternoon, so it’s not a goer.

After that, the surf drops off and the wind gets nasty. Monday the 10th through Wednesday the 12th sees some poor conditions, but there’s a hidden gem: Tuesday the 11th afternoon – 6ft SW swell with a 19-second period, clean and cross-off. That’s rare, that’s beautiful, and the combined energy is 3176. Wednesday the 12th is also clean with 7-8ft SW swell and 15-16 second periods. Both these days are excellent for experienced surfers.

The rest of the run is smaller and wind-affected, with Thursday the 13th getting blown out and Friday the 14th through Sunday the 16th offering only small clean spells but nothing to get the heart racing. The 16th is a no-go with near gale offshore winds that’ll make paddling a nightmare.

Best bet? Monday the 3rd morning for the glassy session, and Friday the 7th for the clean, powerful groundswell. If you’re after the long-period magic, Tuesday the 11th afternoon and Wednesday the 12th are your days.

Rusty.

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