Surf Forecasts:
Blackies surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 366 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s is also forecast. 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 (Aug 08) at 11PM. 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+) | 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Blackies over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, with a look at what’s on the menu for Blackies. I gotta be straight with you – it’s a pretty quiet stretch ahead. The forecast shows a whole lot of nothing for the first 12 days, with poor surf conditions and tiny, weak swell. That’s a long gap of flatness, so don’t be in a rush to wax up.
The only flicker of light comes on Friday, August 14th, in the morning. We’re looking at a marginal window with a bit of a pulse. The swell is still small, around 2ft from the SSW, but the period stretches out to a nice 18 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy, giving the waves a bit more shape and punch. The combined energy is moderate (356), and we’ve got a light cross-onshore breeze, so it’s not perfect, but it’s the best we’ll see. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild to report.
Honestly, for the whole 16 days, this is your one and only standout, and it’s still a bit of a gamble. The swell direction is SSW, which is a bit off the optimum W for Blackies, but with that long period, it might still wrap in enough to offer a few fun, clean lines. If you’re desperate for a paddle, that’s your window. Otherwise, the forecast is pretty bleak.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 13 | SW 14 | 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 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 85 | 49 | 49 | 47 | 42 | 66 | 41 | 84 | 77 | 75 | 71 | 71 | 97 | 88 | 114 | 84 | 212 | 210 | 270 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 6:58AM0.91m | 5:03PM1.73m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:51AM0.85m | 1:02AM-0.02m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | SW 15 | W 5 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 5 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 54 | 19 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 77 | 11 | 71 | 71 | 11 | 88 | 114 | 84 | 212 | 210 | 270 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SW 15 | W 5 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 85 | 49 | 49 | 44 | 42 | 66 | 39 | 84 | 22 | 75 | 8 | 13 | 97 | 8 | 4 | 82 | 114 | 82 | 79 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | 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 | SSW 20 | W 5 | W 5 | WSW 5 | SSW 9 |
| kJ | 9 | 47 | 46 | 47 | 23 | 66 | 41 | 38 | 8 | 41 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 40 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 48 | 111 | 0 | 48 | 123 | 0 | 48 | 89 | 0 | 123 | 123 | 0 | 48 | 103 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 |
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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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