Surf Forecasts:
Blackies surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with 863 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Blackies this week:
The surf forecast for Blackies over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Blackies in the next 16 days are 1.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 15s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Blackies over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks. Rusty here. Let's break down the prospects for the next couple of weeks.
We're looking at a pretty quiet spell at Blackies. The water is at 70°F, which is way warmer than it should be for this time of year – a nice surprise if you're paddling out. The first week is mostly a fight with light cross-onshore winds and marginal surf. The swell is coming from the SW, but the wind just isn't on our side.
The one session that's got my attention is Saturday, August 1st. We've got a solid 5ft to 6ft swell from the S, with a moderate energy level (1239). The wind is looking light and could swing offshore. That's your best window for a clean wave with some shape. The period is a short 13 seconds, so it's a bit of a windswell, which means it won't be as clean as a proper groundswell, but if the wind plays nice, it's the best of the bunch.
Before that, Thursday, July 24th has a crazy long period of 24 seconds, but it's a tiny 2ft from the SW. That's a lot of energy for a knee-high wave that'll break straight – a bit of a novelty, but not a real surfer's wave. The light cross-onshore wind will mess it up anyway.
The whole run is a bit of a grind. Most mornings and afternoons are either poor or just marginal. A few days with a light breeze might be okay for a longboard, but nothing is really firing. The consistency is low, and the break is inconsistent anyway, so you're chasing a few good ones. The period stays short for most of the forecast, so the waves won't have much push.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 24 | S 13 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 258 | 298 | 724 | 358 | 434 | 334 | 325 | 366 | 590 | 417 | 421 | 444 | 408 | 467 | 584 | 450 | 664 | 657 | 470 | 547 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:11PM1.48m | 3:43AM0.93m | 4:03PM1.50m | 5:53AM0.87m | 4:59PM1.52m | 7:43AM0.92m | 5:52PM1.57m | 8:42AM0.99m | 6:41PM1.62m | 9:17AM1.05m | 7:23PM1.69m | 9:44AM1.09m | 8:01PM1.76m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:11PM0.50m | 8:56AM0.58m | 11:42PM0.39m | 9:48AM0.73m | 00:53AM0.25m | 10:58AM0.84m | 1:44AM0.13m | 12:09PM0.87m | 2:25AM0.02m | 1:04PM0.87m | 2:59AM-0.05m | 1:47PM0.83m | 3:29AM-0.11m | |||||||
 |  |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 202 | 298 | 724 | 358 | 434 | 334 | 325 | 366 | 590 | 417 | 421 | 408 | 408 | 361 | 254 | 183 | 664 | 657 | 470 | 547 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | S 10 | SSE 14 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | S 14 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 26 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | W 6 |
| kJ | 258 | 96 | 20 | 64 | 31 | 36 | 206 | 68 | 49 | 105 | 86 | 56 | 29 | 467 | 584 | 450 | 269 | 143 | 107 | 30 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | SSW 13 | W 13 | SW 12 | S 8 | SSE 16 | SW 8 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 26 | SW 24 | SW 24 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | S 10 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 4 | 114 | 14 | 66 | 22 | 84 | 14 | 257 | 51 | 49 | 66 | 444 | 271 | 21 | 29 | 18 | 12 | 18 | 9 | 78 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 4 | — | W 4 | — | W 4 | W 4 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — |
| kJ | — | 4 | — | 3 | — | 3 | 17 | 71 | 74 | 47 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 111 | 48 | 48 | 29 | 32 | 111 | 123 | 15 | 116 | 165 | 48 | 48 | 103 | 41 | 111 | 121 | 2 | 57 | 111 | 48 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Orange County | ||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in United States | ||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | ||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)- Wind Speed (km/h)
FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website
The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Blackies surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.
Information about the Blackies Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Blackies provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Blackies can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Blackies surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Blackies) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Blackies may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Blackies is 1 km (1 miles) from the city of Newport Beach. If you plan a vacation in Orange County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Newport Beach. Newport Beach has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
Nearest