Surf Forecasts:
Blackies surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SW swell with 358 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period with S 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 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Blackies over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. We’ve got a 16-day look at Blackies, and I’ll be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch. The first recommendation doesn’t pop up until the 21st of July, so we’re looking at a solid week-long gap with no real surf on offer. The pattern is weak and messy for a long time, with small, choppy, cross-onshore junk. Hold tight.
Now, the standout – and I mean the *only* true standout – is the morning of Thursday, July 23rd. The swell picks up to a solid 6 ft out of the south, with a period of 15 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and it’s packing a punch, with a combined energy reading of 1406 (strong). The wind goes glassy, and that’s huge for a spot like this. It’s going to be clean and lined up. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 68°, so that’s nice. The downside? This swell is big enough to be for experienced surfers only, and Blackies is a beach and point setup that can get a bit straight with a long-period S swell on the beach. But with that glassy morning, the point should be working. It’s a rare, inconsistent break, so when it turns on like this, it’s a proper event. Expect crowds to be likely.
The day before, on the 22nd, there’s some small stuff in the 3 ft range with light cross-onshore winds, but it’s just not worth the paddle. The afternoon of the 23rd drops off, and the 24th is a write-off with a strong cross-onshore breeze messing up the 5 ft swell. After that, it’s back to small, weak, and choppy through the rest of the period. The 27th has a marginal window with 3 ft and a long 18-second period, but the wind is cross-onshore again, so it’s a gamble. Overall, the 23rd morning is your one and only shot. Don’t miss it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | W 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 253 | 257 | 149 | 119 | 123 | 152 | 78 | 96 | 92 | 87 | 88 | 91 | 130 | 74 | 77 | 246 | 255 | 125 | 280 | 358 | 274 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 1:37PM1.44m | 1:04AM1.37m | 2:22PM1.46m | 2:10AM1.12m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:00AM-0.02m | 7:23PM0.57m | 7:37AM0.19m | 8:40PM0.56m | ||||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | 253 | 257 | 149 | 119 | 123 | 96 | 43 | 33 | 92 | 87 | 67 | 76 | 38 | 37 | 77 | 246 | 255 | 125 | 280 | 278 | 185 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | W 5 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 14 | W 7 | WSW 6 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 18 | 59 | 96 | 57 | 111 | 11 | 65 | 50 | 90 | 64 | 88 | 77 | 130 | 74 | 14 | 14 | 24 | 90 | 235 | 358 | 274 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | W 15 | S 12 | S 15 | S 10 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 12 | WSW 6 | SW 13 | W 15 | W 15 | W 14 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 25 | 17 | 8 | 152 | 78 | 96 | 48 | 28 | 28 | 91 | 54 | 51 | 49 | 24 | 6 | 27 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | W 3 | WNW 9 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | W 5 | W 3 |
| kJ | — | 7 | 1 | 8 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 11 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 123 | 111 | 15 | 111 | 123 | 40 | 43 | 116 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 44 | 48 | 48 | 44 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 123 | 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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