Blackhead Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s cut through the noise and talk about what’s coming our way at Blackhead.

We’ve got a slow start, but don’t write this one off. The first few days are pretty ordinary, but there’s a serious pulse of energy building for the second week. The standout window is definitely the first weekend of August, with some real muscle and clean conditions lining up.

The first real glimpse of something decent comes on Sunday, July 26th. Blackhead is a point break, so it loves a decent swell. We’re looking at 7 ft of swell from the south, with a period of 8 seconds. The wind is a cross-offshore breeze, which will keep things clean. The combined swell energy is moderate (895). It’s not a classic, but it’s the first sign of life.

Monday, July 27th, the swell builds, but the wind gets stronger. That afternoon sees 8 ft of swell from the southeast, but the onshore wind is going to put a chop on it. This is more for the experienced crew, as it’s pushing into that size where it gets serious.

Tuesday, July 28th is where it starts to get interesting. The morning is clean with a light breeze and 8 ft of swell from the east-southeast, with a period of 12 seconds. That’s a solid groundswell, and the water temp is about where you’d expect it for this time of year. The energy is strong (1872). This is a good session for anyone who can handle a bit of size.

The real gold is sitting on the first weekend of August. Let’s be clear: Friday, August 7th and Saturday, August 8th are the absolute pick of the entire forecast.

On Friday morning, August 7th, we’ve got a solid 10 ft south swell, with a long period of 14 seconds. The wind is a light offshore. That’s the recipe for a serious point-break day. The wave energy is strong (3413). This is expert territory, no question. The crowd is listed as “sometimes,” so you might not be alone, but the quality will be worth sharing.

Then Saturday, August 8th, is the bigger brother. Morning brings a 12 ft south swell at 13 seconds, with a glassy, offshore breeze. The energy is very strong (4229). This is the kind of day that point breaks are made for. The sets will be big, clean, and powerful. If you’re not an expert, watch from the cliff.

After that, Sunday, August 9th drops back to a more manageable 6 ft from the south-southeast, still clean, but the magic is over.

So, the message is: be patient this week. The first few days are just warm-ups. The real story is the first weekend of August. That’s your time to make a move on Blackhead.

Rusty.

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