Blacknose Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, looking at what’s coming up for Blacknose Point. This is a point break that handles a solid south-west swell, and it’s mostly an advanced wave. The water’s running about 58.1°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year.

We’ve got a serious run of surf headed our way. The combined swell energy is strong to very strong throughout, starting at 7380 (moderate wave energy) and climbing from there. Saturday morning, the 22nd, kicks off with a 13.1ft SW swell at 15 seconds, a long-period groundswell that’ll have plenty of push. The wind’s WSW at 12 mph, offshore, so the face will be clean. This is top-shelf for experts. Saturday afternoon stays clean, with the swell bumping up to 14.8ft, same direction, period 14 seconds, and the energy jumps to 8089. The afternoon is the standout of the first weekend – bigger, clean, and all yours if you’ve got the skills.

Sunday the 23rd drops a bit to 9.8ft in the morning, but the wind swings NNW at 9 mph, cross-shore, so it’ll be a bit lumpy. The afternoon cleans up, with a light W breeze at 6 mph, offshore, and the swell settles to 8.2ft. That’s a solid afternoon session for experienced surfers.

Monday the 24th is smaller, 6.9ft, and the wind is cross-shore again in the morning, so it’s not much to write home about. The afternoon has light rain and a light NW breeze, cross-off, so it’s clean but not firing.

Tuesday the 25th has a bit more size, 8.2ft, but the wind is onshore from the ESE in the morning – messy. The afternoon gets a cross-off breeze from the south, but the energy is still moderate.

Wednesday the 26th is a nice little window. Light south winds, cross-off, clean conditions, and the swell is 7.5ft in the morning, 6.9ft in the afternoon. Both sessions are clean, good for experienced surfers, but not the biggest.

Thursday the 27th morning is cross-shore and weaker, but the afternoon is a real treat. The swell drops to 4.6ft, but the period goes to 21 seconds – very long groundswell. That’s a point break dream period. The wind is light offshore from the west, glassy. The energy is still solid at 2962. This is a sneaky good session for the connoisseur.

Friday the 28th morning gets a fresh 11.5ft swell at 17 seconds, but the wind is cross-off from the WNW at 16 mph, so it’s clean but windy. The afternoon is better: 9.8ft, 16 seconds, offshore from the SW at 9 mph, gentle offshore and clean. That’s a strong candidate for the best of the first week.

Saturday the 29th has two excellent sessions, both 9.8ft, 14-15 seconds, with moderate offshore winds. The energy is strong at 5186 and 4645. The whole weekend is consistent.

Sunday the 30th keeps the 9.8ft swell going, with offshore winds from the west, 12 mph. Clean all day.

Monday the 31st gets a bit messier, with cross-off winds and a 9.8ft swell, but the energy is still high at 5608. The afternoon is 8.2ft at 18 seconds, but the wind is 19 mph – that’s a fresh breeze, so it’ll be a bit of a wrestle.

Tuesday, September 1st, is a ripper: 11.5ft, 16 seconds in the morning, 14 seconds in the afternoon, with gentle offshore winds. Clean, solid, and the energy is 5205 and 4375. This is a genuine standout.

Wednesday the 2nd drops off a bit, with cross-shore wind and a 9.8ft, 12-second swell – short period, so the shape will be weaker.

Thursday the 3rd has a fresh offshore wind at 19 mph in the morning, 8.2ft, but clean. The afternoon is 9.8ft, 14 seconds, with moderate offshore. Good but not top-tier.

Friday the 4th is another strong day: 11.5ft, 13-14 seconds, with moderate offshore winds. Energy is 4023 and 4876. Solid.

Now, Saturday the 5th is where it gets big. Morning is 16.4ft from the WSW at 16 seconds, but the forecast says it’s too big for this break. The afternoon is 18.0ft from the SW, 16 seconds, with light cross-off winds and clean – exceptional for experts only. That’s a monster.

Sunday the 6th is even bigger, 21.3ft in the morning, 18.0ft in the afternoon, but the wind is cross-on from the north, so it’s choppy and again, too big for the break. This is strictly for the brave, and even then, it’s a gamble.

The best on offer: Tuesday, September 1st, is the standout.

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