Black Rocks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here, let's get into it. We've got a mixed bag coming up over the next couple of weeks, with only one real stand-out session to point you toward.

The only real game in town is Black Rocks, a reef setup that doesn't break all that often, so when it's on, you want to be there. We're looking at a long period of very small, marginal surf through the first week, with a real pulse of energy building into the second weekend.

The water is about 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. That's a nice bonus.

The first real action that's worth a paddle out is on Sunday, 23rd August. The morning sees a 7ft SSW swell with a 15-second period, which is a proper groundswell, and the energy is solid (1772). The wind is a clean cross-offshore breeze from the east at 15 mph. That's the morning session to be on. By the afternoon, the conditions are dialing in for experienced surfers – still 7ft, cross-off, and clean. This is your standout.

Then Monday, 24th August morning is still looking good with a 5ft SSW swell, clean cross-off wind, and plenty of energy (1271). It's a step down in size but still a very solid option.

Tuesday, 25th August afternoon is another big tick for the experienced crew. We get a 6ft SSW swell, 15-second period, and a clean cross-off breeze again. The energy is pumping (1409). This is your second standout of the period.

Things get a bit hairy after that. Wednesday, 26th August morning we see a 10ft SSW swell with a 16-second period. That's a lot of water, but the wind is a light cross-on, which is a bit of a shame for such a clean reef. The energy is off the charts at 4939. This is strictly for experts, and the light onshore wind is a bit of a buzzkill.

Thursday, 27th August is a write-off. We're looking at a massive 13ft to 16ft S/SSW swell, but with screaming cross-onshore winds of 15 to 25 mph. The energy is extreme (up to 12435), but it's a total mess. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle surfing one.

From Friday, 28th August through to Tuesday, 1st September, the swell drops back a bit, but the wind stays strong and cross-shore, making for lumpy, choppy conditions. It's not the clean Black Rocks we want. The energy is still moderate to strong (between 1411 and 3298), but the wind is the enemy.

Finally, Wednesday, 2nd September sees a return to clean conditions. A 6ft SSW swell with a super long 18-second period and a cross-off breeze. The energy is right up there (2802). For a reef like Black Rocks, that long period groundswell is going to give you some serious, long, walled-up waves. This is a promising end to the window, but it's far out, so keep your fingers crossed.

So, the call is: Sunday 23rd August afternoon and Tuesday 25th August afternoon are your absolute best bets. Get out there and get some.

Rusty.

Read more