Surf Forecasts:
Blackies surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SSW swell with 888 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s 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 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Blackies over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a quiet stretch for Blackies. The whole 16-day window looks pretty marginal. We’ve got a bit of a wait for anything that’s even worth a paddle, and the first few days don’t look promising at all.
The main event, if you can call it that, peaks on Monday, September 7th. That morning we’ll see some waist-high plus swell from the SSW, pushing 5ft, with a period of 13 seconds. The wave energy is moderate (962), and the wind is a light cross-shore from the WNW at 6 mph, which will keep things workable. The water temp is a very unusual 74°, which is 6° warmer than normal for this time of year - a real treat for a shorty. But it’s inconsistent here, and the crowds are often around, so don’t expect an empty peak. After that Monday morning, the wind swings around and gets choppy in the afternoon, so jump on it early.
The rest of the week is a write-off. Tuesday the 8th through to Sunday the 13th all show small, weak swell, mostly under 3ft, with cross-on winds that’ll leave it looking messy. Periods are long, up to 17 seconds on Thursday the 10th, but with that tiny size and onshore wind, it’s just gonna be bumpy lines. Not worth getting wet for.
The following week is more of the same. Small, inconsistent SSW/SW groundswells, with long periods up to 20 seconds, but the height stays below 3ft. The wind is lighter, often from the SW or WSW, which is offshore for Blackies (NE), but the swell just isn’t there. Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th of September have a few knee-high pulses with clean offshore conditions, but the combined energy never really gets going (248 to 379). It’s a flat spell, plain and simple.
The standout, if any, is Monday morning, September 7th. It’s the only real chance for a clean, rideable wave with a bit of push. After that, it’s a long dry spell. Given the lack of size and consistency, this setup might honestly look more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on the choppier days. But for a surfboard, keep your expectations low.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 888 | 742 | 280 | 207 | 176 | 130 | 127 | 219 | 295 | 414 | 371 | 358 | 287 | 262 | 217 | 169 | 136 | 133 | 89 | 68 | 129 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:16AM1.28m | 7:08PM1.87m | 8:43AM1.40m | 7:59PM1.92m | 9:11AM1.50m | 8:45PM1.90m | 9:38AM1.59m | 9:28PM1.83m | 10:06AM1.66m | 10:09PM1.69m | 10:34AM1.70m | 10:51PM1.53m | 11:01AM1.70m | 11:34PM1.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:05PM0.72m | 2:15AM-0.21m | 1:56PM0.55m | 2:51AM-0.21m | 2:41PM0.39m | 3:23AM-0.15m | 3:24PM0.27m | 3:54AM-0.04m | 4:06PM0.19m | 4:22AM0.10m | 4:48PM0.16m | 4:48AM0.27m | 5:31PM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 27 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 |
| kJ | 888 | 742 | 238 | 195 | 176 | 105 | 61 | 219 | 295 | 414 | 371 | 358 | 287 | 262 | 217 | 38 | 32 | 60 | 61 | 46 | 99 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 8 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 7 | 35 | 280 | 207 | 154 | 98 | 98 | 40 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 47 | 32 | 28 | 40 | 169 | 136 | 133 | 89 | 68 | 44 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 9 | SW 18 | W 4 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 9 | WSW 13 | S 9 | S 8 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 58 | 3 | 51 | 4 | 81 | 130 | 127 | 87 | 73 | 47 | 46 | 23 | 22 | 10 | 14 | 35 | 14 | 6 | 59 | 58 | 129 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | W 9 | W 4 | WNW 5 | W 3 | W 4 | W 5 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 9 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 123 | 29 | 111 | 108 | 0 | 29 | 29 | 48 | 48 | 104 | 48 | 48 | 93 | 44 | 48 | 103 | 25 | 48 | 111 | 25 |
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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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