Blackhead Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the menu for Blackhead over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a real mixed bag coming our way. This isn’t a flat spell, but we’ve got to pick our windows carefully. The early days are a bit of a battle with some serious wind, but the ocean is packing a lot of energy. The water is sitting at 53°F at the start, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want that 4/3.

The first proper standout is Wednesday morning, September 2nd. Blackhead is a point break, so it handles a solid swell, and we’ve got a strong 6ft S groundswell pushing in with a long 17-second period. The wind is howling offshore from the W at 25 mph. That’s going to make for some clean, scary-looking faces. The combined energy is massive at 3048, so this is a powerful wave. It’s a bit of a battle to get out, but the reward is there for the taking. This is a proper expert session; the swell is right on the edge of the 8ft mark for the afternoon, hitting 8ft, so if you’re not confident, give it a miss.

The next real highlight pops up on Tuesday, September 8th. The morning session is looking sweet. We’ve got a 6ft S swell with a 10-second period, dropping in energy a bit to 619, but the wind is a light breeze from the NNW. That’s clean, glassy conditions, and the swell is a manageable size for the more experienced intermediates. This is your best chance for a long, clean session without the fight.

From there, we get a run of smaller, cleaner surf. The morning of Wednesday, September 9th, is still worth a paddle with a 5ft S swell and light winds, but it’s not a stand-out.

Looking further out, Saturday, September 12th, is a real promise. The morning brings a 5ft S swell with a 12-second period, light offshore wind from the WSW, and moderate energy at 931. The afternoon holds up just as well with 5ft S swell. The whole day looks like a gem, but it’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on the forecasts.

Watch out for Monday, September 14th. The morning sees a 10ft S swell. That’s solely for the big-wave crew with a death wish. The wind is offshore, but it’s a massive beast.

The rest of the second week is a bit of a write-off. There’s a lot of energy, but the wind is inconsistent, or the swell is too small. The wind is often a strong offshore, which looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer during those mid-week gaps.

In short, get in the water on the 2nd if you’re a charger, or wait for the 8th for a proper, clean session. The 12th is the one to circle on the calendar for later.

Rusty.

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