Blacknose Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s have a look at what we’ve got on the table. We’re looking at Blacknose Point, a point break that’s fairly consistent and picks up swell mainly from a SSW direction. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice little bonus.

We kick off Monday the 14th, but honestly, it’s a bit of a nothing burger. Waves around 4ft from the SW with 13-second period, but the wind is cross-off and the energy is weak (661). The comment says marginal, and I’d agree. Not worth getting wet for. Tuesday the 15th is where the pulse starts to build. Swell jumps to 15ft from the SW, period still 13 seconds, but the wind is fresh offshore in the morning, which will clean it up nicely. The energy is strong (6,552). Be aware though, at 15ft this is only for experts. Wednesday the 16th keeps that 15ft SW swell, but the period stretches to 15 seconds – proper groundswell. The afternoon sees the direction shift to SSW, matching the optimum, and the energy goes through the roof (11,081). This is a standout. With moderate cross-off wind, it’ll be big, powerful, and clean. A point break like Blacknose will handle that long-period energy well, threading lined-up waves. This is the best on offer for the first week.

Thursday the 17th still has solid 10ft SW swell (energy 3,463) with gentle offshore wind, making for excellent conditions for experienced surfers. By Friday the 18th, it drops back to 6ft, but the period is a very long 17 seconds. The energy is still moderate (2,954) but that long period can make it a bit tricky at a point break – it might wall up and race. Still clean, but not the standout.

The weekend (21st and 22nd September) offers another absolute gem. Monday the 21st, we see 13ft SW swell with glassy wind in the morning – that is pure magic. The energy is huge (6,889). This is the other standout. Glassy conditions on a solid groundswell at a point break? That’s the ticket. Tuesday the 22nd holds 12ft SSW swell (optimum direction) with light cross-off wind. Still excellent for experienced punters.

From the 23rd onwards, the swell settles down to the 5ft to 8ft range. The 26th of September (Saturday) is worth a mention: 8ft SW swell building to 10ft in the afternoon, with gentle to moderate offshore wind and a very long 17-second period. Energy jumps from 5,601 to 8,515. That’s expert territory again, but clean and powerful.

There’s a gap of poor conditions on the 28th with cross-onshore wind and choppy surf. The last day of the forecast, Tuesday the 29th, shows 7ft SW swell with 17-second period and onshore wind, but the energy is moderate (4,391). Not ideal, but could be a sneaky one if the wind plays ball.

Overall, the standout sessions are Wednesday the 16th afternoon and Monday the 21st morning. Big, powerful, clean, and built for a point break. If you’re an expert, these are the days.

Rusty

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