Surf Forecasts:
Blackies surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SW swell with 664 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s 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 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. 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 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Blackies over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a hard look at what’s on the cards for Blackies over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a pretty grim run for this spot, so don’t get your hopes up too high.
The overall pattern is one of persistent onshore and cross-onshore winds, with only small, weak swell poking through for most of the period. The water’s sitting at about 70°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s one small comfort if you’re just having a paddle.
We’re looking at a long, dry gap right at the start. There’s nothing really worth paddling out for until much later in the forecast. The first few days are all about poor surf conditions and marginal forecasts, with the swell barely breaking 3ft and the wind blowing straight onshore or cross-onshore. The combined energy of the swells is moderate at best, with values like 642 (moderate) on Sunday afternoon, but it’s all messy.
Honestly, the only thing that even catches my eye is the end of July and the very start of August. On Friday, the 31st of July, the afternoon shows a bit more juice – solid 7ft from the S, with a period of 15 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, and the combined energy jumps to 2182 (strong). That’s the biggest pulse of the whole run. But here’s the catch: the wind is a cross-onshore 9 mph, so it’s going to be a bit bumpy. Still, if you’re a local who knows the bank, that might be the only window where you feel some push. It’s a beach and point set-up, so that long-period swell might not be perfect, but it’s the standout.
Then on Saturday, the 1st of August, we get a solid 6ft in the morning, also from the S, with moderate wave energy (1181). The wind is light onshore, which is better than cross-onshore, so it might be cleaner. That’s probably your second-best bet.
But listen, for the most part, Blackies is inconsistent and rarely offers anything clean. The wind is just never in the right spot for long enough. With the swell being weak and the wind all over the shop, it’s a tough call. If you’re desperate, the 31st of July afternoon is the only real standout. Otherwise, keep the board in the car and wait for a better forecast.
Stay salty,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 19 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 277 | 350 | 411 | 308 | 258 | 298 | 397 | 358 | 439 | 334 | 325 | 257 | 280 | 305 | 392 | 444 | 271 | 467 | 584 | 450 | 657 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:22PM1.46m | 2:10AM1.12m | 3:11PM1.48m | 3:43AM0.93m | 4:03PM1.50m | 5:53AM0.87m | 4:59PM1.52m | 7:43AM0.92m | 5:52PM1.57m | 8:42AM0.99m | 6:41PM1.62m | 9:17AM1.05m | 7:23PM1.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:40PM0.56m | 8:15AM0.39m | 10:11PM0.50m | 8:56AM0.58m | 11:42PM0.39m | 9:48AM0.73m | 00:53AM0.25m | 10:58AM0.84m | 1:44AM0.13m | 12:09PM0.87m | 2:25AM0.02m | 1:04PM0.87m | 2:59AM-0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | W 7 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 21 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 19 |
| kJ | 277 | 287 | 411 | 308 | 202 | 298 | 397 | 358 | 439 | 334 | 325 | 71 | 280 | 305 | 392 | 319 | 243 | 467 | 254 | 232 | 657 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 17 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 16 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | W 5 | W 6 | SSW 8 | SSW 14 | W 7 | SSW 13 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 235 | 350 | 4 | 4 | 258 | 96 | 64 | 41 | 13 | 24 | 19 | 257 | 55 | 118 | 70 | 55 | 27 | 173 | 584 | 450 | 199 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 14 | SSE 14 | SSW 20 | SSW 13 | W 5 | W 5 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSE 12 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SW 26 | SSW 26 | SW 24 | SW 24 | S 11 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
| kJ | 10 | 5 | 16 | 20 | 75 | 113 | 9 | 8 | 35 | 20 | 27 | 125 | 213 | 105 | 66 | 444 | 271 | 84 | 28 | 18 | 26 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 5 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 8 | 11 | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | 38 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 48 | 123 | 0 | 48 | 121 | 48 | 48 | 111 | 48 | 48 | 111 | 43 | 111 | 123 | 48 | 48 | 123 | 48 | 57 | 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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