Surf Forecasts:
Blackies surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 344 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Blackies in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 17s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Blackies over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what we've got on the table.
Honestly, for the next couple of weeks, it's a pretty grim stretch. There's a long, flat spell right through until the end of the week, so don't bother getting your hopes up. The only break we've got info on is Blackies, and it's consistently giving us the cold shoulder.
The first signs of anything half-decent don't show up until the morning of Sunday, July 19th. Even then, it's marginal at best. We're looking at a 4ft swell from the South, but the water temp has been sitting around 67°, which is about average for this time of year. The cross-on wind on the afternoon will mess it up, but that morning glass-off could offer a brief window for a paddle.
The week after has a bit more energy, but the conditions stay poor. The afternoon of Saturday, July 25th picks up a 3ft swell from the SSW with a very long 20-second period. The combined energy is strong (519), and with the offshore wind, it could be clean. That long period from the SSW is good for a spot like Blackies, which likes a west swell, so it might not be its best angle, but it'll be the best we've seen.
So, if you're desperate, the standout would be the Saturday morning of July 25th. It's a long way out, so don't book the day off, but keep an eye on it. That 3ft SSW swell with light offshore winds and that long period could make for some clean, lined-up walls. It's inconsistent here though, so don't expect non-stop action.
Take it easy,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 314 | 259 | 210 | 297 | 301 | 273 | 253 | 257 | 149 | 119 | 123 | 152 | 77 | 96 | 90 | 64 | 88 | 91 | 130 | 74 | 77 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:40AM1.04m | 7:14PM2.00m | 9:28AM1.12m | 8:06PM2.10m | 10:11AM1.19m | 8:56PM2.15m | 10:52AM1.25m | 9:45PM2.12m | 11:32AM1.30m | 10:33PM2.02m | 12:13PM1.35m | 11:21PM1.85m | 12:54PM1.40m | 00:11AM1.62m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:42PM0.73m | 2:49AM-0.37m | 1:42PM0.71m | 3:35AM-0.48m | 2:37PM0.66m | 4:19AM-0.51m | 3:31PM0.61m | 5:01AM-0.47m | 4:24PM0.57m | 5:42AM-0.37m | 5:19PM0.56m | 6:21AM-0.22m | 6:18PM0.56m | ||||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 314 | 259 | 210 | 297 | 301 | 273 | 253 | 257 | 149 | 119 | 123 | 27 | 60 | 46 | 87 | 61 | 34 | 29 | 19 | 18 | 77 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 5 | SSW 18 | S 18 | SW 21 | S 16 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 14 | W 6 |
| kJ | 6 | 5 | 102 | 25 | 18 | 46 | 18 | 59 | 96 | 57 | 111 | 96 | 65 | 50 | 90 | 64 | 88 | 77 | 130 | 74 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | S 20 | W 5 | W 6 | W 17 | SW 21 | W 15 | W 15 | S 12 | W 4 | S 10 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SSE 20 |
| kJ | 30 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 25 | 1 | 8 | 152 | 77 | 96 | 49 | 28 | 27 | 91 | 53 | 51 | 76 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | W 3 | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 48 | 5 | 6 | 48 | 74 | 0 | 48 | 111 | 12 | 123 | 29 | 48 | 48 | 89 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 111 | 28 |
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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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