Surf Forecasts:
Blackies surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 666 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 5AM (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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Blackies in the next 16 days are 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Blackies over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, let’s run it back in feet and miles for those who think in old-school numbers.
We’re looking at a long, quiet stretch. For the first week solid, there’s nothing doing. Every session from Monday July 6th through at least Saturday July 11th is a total bust. Swell is tiny, with waves maybe 0.2m to 0.3m. Winds are messy – cross-off or cross-on – and the energy readings are in the weak range (429 down to 284). It’s one of those flat spells where you’re better off doing something else. That gap runs about six days straight with zero recommendations.
When we finally get a little life around Monday July 13th, it’s still poor. A bump of 0.3m to 0.6m from the SSW, but period drops to a short 13 seconds at Blackies. Not the kind of groundswell that gives you any drive. Winds are light but cross-onshore. Water temp is about 67°, which is just over 1° warmer than usual – a little mild, but that’s about it.
If you’re aching to surf, your only real shot is Sunday July 19th in the afternoon. There’s 0.6m of SSW swell with a 17-second period – that’s a long-period groundswell that could wrap into the point. Wind is light SSW at 6 mph, nearly ideal (NE is optimum). The combined energy is moderate at 371. It’s still marginal, but if the tide cooperates, you might snag a clean little wave. The spot is “inconsistent” and “rarely breaks,” so crowds won’t be a problem.
After that, it’s back to the same flat, cross-onshore mess through July 20th and 21st. No standouts. This is just a lean season for the area.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 226 | 226 | 432 | 666 | 497 | 356 | 512 | 505 | 524 | 422 | 402 | 362 | 270 | 309 | 305 | 249 | 266 | 163 | 297 | 229 | 217 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:02PM1.35m | 2:30AM1.02m | 3:46PM1.46m | 4:18AM0.90m | 4:35PM1.58m | 6:13AM0.88m | 5:27PM1.72m | 7:39AM0.95m | 6:21PM1.86m | 8:40AM1.04m | 7:14PM2.00m | 9:28AM1.12m | 8:06PM2.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:01AM0.26m | 9:21PM0.66m | 8:40AM0.40m | 10:51PM0.48m | 9:28AM0.54m | 00:08AM0.26m | 10:28AM0.65m | 1:09AM0.02m | 11:36AM0.72m | 2:01AM-0.20m | 12:42PM0.73m | 2:49AM-0.37m | 1:42PM0.71m | 3:35AM-0.48m | |||||||
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 | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | W 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 226 | 226 | 67 | 666 | 497 | 102 | 512 | 505 | 524 | 422 | 402 | 362 | 270 | 309 | 305 | 249 | 266 | 163 | 297 | 229 | 217 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SSW 20 | SSW 16 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 18 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | S 17 | W 5 | S 15 | WSW 4 |
| kJ | 23 | 223 | 322 | 60 | 43 | 356 | 82 | 46 | 94 | 54 | 98 | 63 | 38 | 41 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 151 | 5 | 70 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 21 | SSW 12 | SSW 20 | SW 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 20 | — | — | WNW 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | W 10 | S 9 | S 20 | S 20 | W 6 | S 18 | WSW 5 | S 16 |
| kJ | 180 | 28 | 432 | 2 | 144 | 140 | 67 | — | — | 31 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 30 | 7 | 6 | 25 | 5 | 46 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 48 | 116 | 35 | 43 | 121 | 48 | 57 | 104 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 16 | 48 | 48 | 16 | 52 | 48 | 15 | 48 | 123 | 43 |
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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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