Blackies Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.61° N 117.93° W

Blackies Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Blackies sea temperature is
22.1° C
2.7° 

Blackies surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Blackies surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 629 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with SW 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 13th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 13th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 15th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Blackies over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer down at Blackies. This is a beach and point setup that’s pretty inconsistent, so it’s not the kind of place that fires all the time. The water’s sitting at a very warm 72°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in a spring suit at most.

The first thing you need to know is that the opening of the period is pretty grim. From Wednesday 12 August right through to the end of the window, we’re looking at a run of poor surf conditions. The swell is tiny, mostly around 2ft to 3ft, and it’s coming from the SW. The combined energy is weak to moderate, with readings like 198 (weak) and 292 (moderate) early on, but it’s all wind-affected or just not lining up. The wind is mostly cross-onshore, which is a killer for a spot like this – it’s going to keep things choppy and messy.

There’s a bit of a tease on Friday 14 August morning, with a long period swell of 19 seconds and the combined energy jumping to 403 (moderate wave energy), but the wind is still onshore and the wave comment says “poor surf conditions.” That long period groundswell is a good sign for energy, but at a beach and point, it can break too straight, and with the wind pushing across, it’s just not going to be clean.

Honestly, there’s no standout session in this entire 16-day outlook. The best you’ll get is a few “marginal” mornings, like Saturday 15 August morning and Tuesday 18 August morning, where the swell is around 2ft to 3ft and the wind is light and onshore. But even then, the wave comment says “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions.” The crowds are often here, so even those marginal moments will be a bit of a scrum for very little reward.

The second week is even quieter. From 22 August onwards, the swell drops to 1ft, the energy falls to under 200 (weak), and the wind stays cross-onshore or light onshore. It’s a real flat spell. If you’re desperate, you might find a knee-high ripple on the board, but it’s not surf worth paddling for.

Because the swell is so small and the conditions are poor, this setup looks more interesting for a kite than a paddle. The winds are cross-onshore and consistent, so if you’ve got a kite, you could have some fun. For a surfer? Leave the boards in the car and check back in a week or two. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a blank run.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
12
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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17
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16
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16
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0.7
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0.7
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15
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SSW
19
0.7
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18
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14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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208
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201
248
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197
280
629
302
532
519
425
334
268
268
264
264
203
181
188
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
5
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10
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15
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High Tide
10:19AM1.41m
9:37PM2.04m
10:51AM1.48m
10:22PM1.92m
11:24AM1.54m
11:05PM1.73m
11:57AM1.56m
11:50PM1.51m
12:31PM1.56m
00:39AM1.27m
1:08PM1.53m
1:41AM1.05m
1:50PM1.49m
3:28AM0.88m
Low Tide
3:29PM0.47m
4:32AM-0.29m
4:17PM0.40m
5:05AM-0.16m
5:05PM0.37m
5:37AM0.01m
5:55PM0.37m
6:07AM0.21m
6:49PM0.40m
6:35AM0.41m
7:54PM0.45m
7:01AM0.60m
9:20PM0.46m
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Feels °C
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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.

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