Surf Forecasts:
Blackies surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with 352 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Blackies in the next 16 days are 0.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Blackies over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, let’s not sugarcoat it—Blackies is going to be a ghost town for the next 16 days. The forecast is stuffed with tiny, weak swells and mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds that keep the surf poor. There’s a long dry spell right from the start, with no real waves to speak of for nearly two weeks.
The first glimmer of something halfway rideable comes on the morning of Saturday, August 5th, but it’s marginal. Swell is a feeble 2ft from the SSW, with a period of 17 seconds—that’s a long period groundswell, but it’s so small it’s barely breaking. The wind is light and cross-onshore, so the surface is messy, and the combined energy is only 276 (moderate). Still, the surf quality is poor. Not worth the drive.
Your best bet, and I use that term loosely, is on the morning of Friday, August 14th. Swell is still tiny at 2ft from the SW, period 15 seconds, with combined energy of 281 (moderate). The wind is light and cross-onshore, so it’s a bit bumpy. It’s a marginal call, and only if you’re really itching. By Saturday morning, August 15th, we see a slight bump to 2ft from the SW, period 17 seconds, with light cross-onshore winds again, but still poor.
Water temp is about average for the time of year. Blackies is a beach and point setup, but with these weak, inconsistent swells and onshore winds, it’s honestly looking more like a kiteboarding spot than a surf break. The break is inconsistent, so this kind of flat spell is normal for the area.
Stay patient—forecasts can change, but right now, the ocean’s taking a break.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 189 | 201 | 218 | 85 | 75 | 49 | 47 | 42 | 66 | 41 | 84 | 77 | 75 | 72 | 71 | 97 | 63 | 114 | 84 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:47PM1.67m | 12:08PM1.34m | 11:25PM1.53m | 12:37PM1.40m | 00:07AM1.35m | 1:10PM1.45m | 1:01AM1.15m | 1:50PM1.50m | 2:22AM0.95m | 2:43PM1.56m | 4:41AM0.85m | 3:49PM1.62m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:41AM0.01m | 5:33PM0.60m | 6:06AM0.12m | 6:24PM0.58m | 6:33AM0.27m | 7:27PM0.55m | 7:01AM0.43m | 8:49PM0.49m | 7:34AM0.59m | 10:29PM0.37m | 8:21AM0.74m | 11:58PM0.19m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | S 12 | SSW 12 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 15 | WSW 4 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 189 | 201 | 218 | 54 | 75 | 49 | 19 | 25 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 77 | 6 | 72 | 71 | 97 | 63 | 114 | 84 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | W 6 | W 6 | S 13 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SW 15 | W 5 | SSW 12 | W 4 | W 5 | SSW 20 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 68 | 20 | 12 | 85 | 19 | 12 | 44 | 42 | 66 | 39 | 84 | 22 | 75 | 7 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 40 | 82 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | S 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | S 10 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | S 11 | W 4 |
| kJ | 6 | 40 | 56 | 64 | 65 | 46 | 47 | 23 | 66 | 41 | 38 | 8 | 42 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 2 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | 12 | — | — | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 48 | 48 | 0 | 49 | 111 | 0 | 48 | 89 | 48 | 48 | 123 | 0 | 66 | 89 | 0 | 48 | 111 | 38 |
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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).
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