Blacknose Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's on offer at Blacknose Point over the next couple of weeks.

We've got a real mixed bag coming our way, starting off with some absolute monsters that are strictly for the experienced crew, then settling into a more manageable run with clean windows for those who know what they're doing. The water temp is sitting at a pretty average 59° for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

Wednesday morning kicks things off huge. We're looking at a solid 21ft swell from the SW with a very long 16-second period. The combined energy is absolutely pumping at 33,905, so you know there's power. But honestly, for a point break like this, that's just too much. The wind is a cross-off from the SW at 19 mph, so the setup is clean, but this is a day for the experts only, and even then, it's a serious call. The real standout for Wednesday is the afternoon. The swell drops to a still-chunky 15ft from the SW, but the wind swings offshore at 9 mph, turning conditions glassy. That's exceptional surf for the skilled surfer, with moderate combined energy (8,282) and super clean lines.

Thursday holds good waves for the experienced. The morning offers an 8ft SW swell with a 13-second period, light offshore winds from the WSW at 9 mph, and clean conditions – a fantastic all-round setup. The afternoon is a touch smaller at 8ft, but the wind drops to a light 6 mph offshore, staying clean.

Friday is where things get interesting for a broader range. The morning is a bit crossed up with a light northerly, but the afternoon is pure gold. We get a 6ft SW swell, 12-second period, and the wind goes glassy – dead calm from the SSW. That's an excellent call for experienced surfers, with clean, smooth waves.

Saturday and Sunday see a shift. A long-period (17-second) SW groundswell rolls in at 8ft to 10ft, but the wind turns cross-shore from the north. These long period swells are best for points like Blacknose, which is a positive, but the cross-shore chop will mess with the shape. It's marginal, but if you can handle the bump, the energy is there.

The start of the next week, Monday and Tuesday, is a write-off. Strong cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions. Skip it.

Wednesday the 5th of August offers a last little whisper. A 5ft SW swell with a very long 17-second period and a light cross-off wind from the WNW makes for a clean, if small, afternoon session.

After that, from Thursday the 6th through to the 10th, it's mostly blown out or too big with messy onshore winds. A couple of those days see big 16ft+ swells but with terrible wind, making it more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle session.

Then, looking towards the second week, things get wild again. On the 11th of August, we have another massive pulse: a 26ft to 28ft WSW swell with a 19 to 21-second period. The wind is fresh offshore, so it'll be clean, but the combined energy is off the charts at 51,521 and then 88,718. Again, a point break can handle this, but it's strictly big-wave territory for experts only. The 12th of August still has 16ft to 20ft SW swell with good offshore wind, but it's still very large.

The best, most accessible standout in the whole outlook? That's Thursday afternoon, the 4th of August. The swell is a very manageable 7ft from the SW, 11-second period, and it's glassy. The combined energy is moderate at 1,677, the conditions are pristine, and Blacknose Point will be handling it beautifully. That's the session to circle on the calendar.

Rusty.

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