Surf Forecasts:
Blacknose Point surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 7,140 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Blacknose Point this week:
The surf forecast for Blacknose Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Blacknose Point in the next 16 days are 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Blacknose Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. We've got a solid run of surf coming up at Blacknose Point, so let's get into it.
The pattern kicks off on Wednesday the 26th with a powerful SW groundswell rolling in at 8ft and a period of 13 seconds. The wave energy is pumping at 2324 (moderate to strong), and with a light cross-offshore breeze keeping things clean, this is prime territory for experienced surfers. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild. Thursday the 27th sees a bit of a drop in size, down to 5ft to 5ft, and the conditions are a little more marginal with tide concerns, so it's not the pick of the window.
Now, Friday the 28th is where it gets exciting. We're looking at a 10ft SW swell with a very long 17-second period, meaning proper groundswell energy. The combined energy hits 5221 (strong). This is a point break, so that long period will wrap in beautifully. Light winds keep it glassy. This is a standout session for the experienced crew, but that size is definitely too much for beginners.
The good run continues through Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th. Saturday morning has 8ft with a clean offshore wind, and Sunday afternoon is a gem with 6ft from the SSW and an 18-second period, delivering 4670 (strong) energy and glassy conditions. Another top pick.
Monday the 31st has a big 12ft SW swell, but the morning has a cross-onshore wind making it choppy. The afternoon cleans up nicely with an offshore breeze and 10ft, 16-second period, and energy at 5083 (strong). That afternoon session is a winner.
Things get a bit rough on Tuesday the 1st of September with strong NW winds up to 22 mph creating lumpy conditions. The surf is still there but the quality drops. Wednesday the 2nd improves with a clean offshore wind and 8ft swell, but the afternoon gets wind-affected again.
The second week looks promising but less certain. From Thursday the 3rd of September through to the 10th, we’ve got consistent SW swell ranging from 10ft to 13ft, all with periods around 15 seconds. The energy is strong to very strong, often 4000-8000 (moderate to very strong). The winds are mostly cross-off or offshore, keeping the waves clean. The 5th of September sees a 13ft SSW swell at 16 seconds, with energy at 8422 (very strong) – that's a big one for experts only. The 8th of September also has a good call with 13ft and a moderate offshore breeze. However, by the 6th and 7th, strong winds up to 28 mph start making it hard to paddle into, even if it's offshore. The standout in this second week would be the 8th of September Tuesday morning with 13ft, moderate offshore wind, and 6051 (strong) energy – a solid session for the big-wave crew.
The crowds here are often a factor, so expect plenty of company at this point break. The best of the best is Friday the 28th of August morning for the quality of the swell, and Sunday the 30th of August afternoon for the combination of size and glassy conditions. Get out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
2598 | 1834 | 1697 | 1107 | 742 | 878 | 1999 | 5221 | 3880 | 3051 | 2090 | 1496 | 1299 | 1915 | 2370 | 5848 | 4681 | 5083 | 3689 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross |
High Tide | 00:36AM0.47m | 12:41PM1.02m | 00:32AM0.53m | 12:58PM1.03m | 00:44AM0.61m | 1:15PM1.01m | 1:01AM0.69m | 1:32PM0.98m | 1:24AM0.78m | 1:46PM0.93m | 1:49AM0.86m | 1:58PM0.87m | 2:18AM0.93m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:52AM0.39m | 8:10PM0.40m | 5:41AM0.33m | 7:56PM0.39m | 6:19AM0.28m | 7:52PM0.37m | 6:52AM0.25m | 7:52PM0.35m | 7:24AM0.25m | 7:56PM0.32m | 7:55AM0.28m | 8:03PM0.27m | |||||||
— | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
2598 | 1834 | 1697 | 1107 | 742 | 878 | 1999 | 5221 | 3880 | 3051 | 2090 | 1496 | 1299 | 1915 | 2300 | 5848 | 4681 | 5083 | 3689 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SSE 8 | SSW 11 | SW 20 | SW 18 | — | — | — | SW 24 | SSW 23 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | — | SW 18 | — | — |
— | 379 | 40 | 7 | 170 | 478 | 1567 | — | — | — | 22 | 52 | 224 | 306 | 2370 | — | 2730 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 24 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 111 | 257 | 22 | 50 | 33 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | — | — | — | WNW 4 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
522 | — | — | — | 8 | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 182 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 182 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 86 |
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Information about the Blacknose Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Blacknose Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Blacknose Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Blacknose Point 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 (Blacknose Point) 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Blacknose Point may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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