Black Rocks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for Black Rocks. This is a reef break, advanced only, and it doesn’t break all that often, so when it lines up it’s a special thing. The water’s sitting at 60°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year—nothing unusual there.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start. Thursday the 23rd is a write-off with light rain and junky winds, not worth paddling out for. Friday the 24th though? That’s where it gets interesting. Friday morning is glassy, with a solid 10ft SW groundswell at 14 seconds. The energy is pumping – we’re talking 3588 (combined energy). That’s serious power. The wind is dead calm, the water’s clean, and this is the standout session of the whole forecast. But listen, that’s big, heavy reef – only for experienced surfers, and it’s an inconsistent spot, so you gotta be ready to sit and wait for the sets. Crowds are often here, so expect company.

Friday afternoon holds 8ft SW at 14 seconds, but a cross-shore wind creeps in, making it a bit bumpy. Still decent, but the morning is the real gem.

Then we hit a rough patch. Saturday the 25th through to the end of July is a mess – strong cross-onshore winds, near gales, blown-out conditions. The swell is still there, but it’s ugly. Not worth your time. That stretch lasts about a week.

Things start to look up around Monday the 3rd of August. The morning’s a bit weak with a 6ft S swell, short period, nothing special. But Monday afternoon – wow. Clean offshore wind, 4ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is moderate at 794, but that wind is perfect. It’s a sneaky good session.

Tuesday the 4th of August morning brings 8ft SW at 14 seconds, clean cross-off winds, and energy at 2465. That’s a solid, powerful day. The afternoon gets even better – 10ft SW at 16 seconds, still clean, energy jumping to 4707. That’s a big, long-period groundswell. On a reef like Black Rocks, that’ll be lined up and beautiful, but it’ll be heavy and the sets will be spaced out. Keep that in mind.

Wednesday the 5th of August is the biggest of the run – 12ft SW at 17 seconds in the morning, energy at 8133. That’s huge. Winds are cross-off, so it’s clean. This is for experts only, and it’s a proper groundswell, so those long lulls between sets will test your patience. The afternoon drops a bit with a cross-shore wind, still big but messier.

Thursday the 6th of August still has 8ft SW at 15 seconds in the morning, clean, energy at 2737. Good, but not the standout. Friday the 7th sees the wind swing onshore again, ruining it.

So, the true best on offer? Friday the 24th of July morning – glassy, 10ft, long period, clean. And Tuesday the 4th of August afternoon – 10ft, clean, powerful. Those are your windows. The rest is either blown out or just average. Keep an eye on the sky, and don’t sleep on the glassy mornings.

Rusty.

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