Black Rocks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Black Rocks. This is a reef break, and it’s not one that fires all the time – it’s an inconsistent spot, so when it does come alive, you pay attention. It’s for advanced crew only, especially when it gets serious.

The next week and a bit is a bit of a write-off, to be honest. We’ve got a long gap from now until Thursday the 27th of August where the conditions are just not worth it. There’s some swell around, but the wind is a mess – cross-onshore or howling, keeping the quality way down. Saturday the 22nd has a clean 5ft to 5ft SW swell (11-second period, moderate combined energy of 684), but the wind is a cross-offshore breeze, and the call is marginal. It’s not a total loss, but it’s not a standout either.

Things perk up finally on Thursday the 27th of August. The morning has a light offshore wind from the WNW, and we’re looking at a 5ft swell from the S with an 11-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 637. The water is sitting at 58°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – so don’t forget the thick rubber. This is the cleanest window in the first week, and with the reef setup and that period, it should offer some decent, lined-up waves. The wind is forecast to be light and offshore, so it’ll be glassy. This is your best bet for a while.

After that, we’re back into a bit of a lull with onshore winds until the end of the month. The real standout, and the one that has me a little emotional, is Monday the 31st of August. We’ve got a solid 8ft SW groundswell rolling in with a 12-second period. The wind is offshore from the WSW, and the combined energy is strong at 2198. The conditions are expected to be excellent for experienced surfers. This is big, clean, powerful reef surfing. The morning and afternoon both look excellent, with the afternoon having barely a breath of wind. The only downside? This is an inconsistent break, so it’s a rare treat when it all aligns. The crowd profile says “often” here, so expect company for these waves.

Tuesday the 1st of September keeps a similar vibe, with a 7ft SW swell and a light offshore breeze. The energy is still strong (1287), and it’s a very good option. But the crown jewel is definitely Monday the 31st.

Looking further out, the second week of September brings some serious size, but it’s a mixed bag. Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd see a massive 15ft to 16ft WSW swell (very strong energy of 6698 to 13934), but the wind is either onshore or howling cross-off, making it blown out or just for the absolute nutters. The swell on the 6th of September is a very long-period 20-second SW groundswell, which is a proper groundswell, but it’s coming with a cross-onshore wind, so it’s messy. The afternoon of the 6th looks a bit better with an 8ft WSW swell and a 20-second period, and a cross-offshore wind, giving a clean but powerful wave. That’s promising, but it’s a long way out.

So, to wrap it up: if you’re an advanced surfer and you’re patient, get ready for Thursday the 27th of August, but the absolute standout is Monday the 31st of August. The rest of the run is a waiting game or for the hardcore.

Stay safe, Rusty.

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