Blacknose Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. The forecast window is kicking off with a solid, big swell event for Blacknose Point, and it’s a serious one for the experienced crew. We’ve got a run of surf that starts on Friday the 24th of July, and it’s gonna be a wild ride for a few days before things taper off.

The standout right out of the gate is Friday morning, July 24th, at Blacknose Point. The ocean is absolutely pumping. We’re looking at a massive 16.4 ft swell, lining up perfectly from the SSW – that’s the optimum direction for this spot. The energy is through the roof, with a combined energy reading of (11140). That’s a lot of power moving through. The wind is a clean offshore from the west at 18.6 mph, which is going to hold those big lines up. The water temp is sitting at 59.2°F, which is a touch warmer than what we usually get this time of year, so a little extra comfort in the water. This is a big, powerful point break wave – it’s advanced territory, no doubt. If you’re not ready for that size, stay on the sand. The quality is high, but it’s a serious paddle and a serious commitment.

The swell holds through the weekend, but the winds get a bit less perfect. Saturday morning, July 25th, we’ve got 11.5 ft of SW swell, still with a clean offshore wind (WSW at 15.5 mph). The energy is still big (4152), but that morning window is the one to target. The afternoon gets cross-off, which is still rideable, but the morning is cleaner.

By Sunday morning, July 26th, the swell drops to 8.2 ft from the SW. It’s smaller, but it’s still a good wave. The offshore wind is back (W at 15.5 mph), and the period is a nice 11 seconds. This is probably the best window for the less-experienced bigger-wave surfers, as the size is more manageable. The energy is moderate (1820).

Monday, July 27th, is a write-off. The wind swings to the NNW and goes cross-shore at 15.5 mph. The ocean gets a cross-chop, and the quality drops out. Save your energy.

Tuesday, July 28th, is a big, windy day. The swell jumps back up to 13.1 ft from the west, but the wind is a fresh NW at 21.7 mph. It’s early in the day, but it’s going to be a messy, blustery session. The energy is very strong (10098), but it’s not clean. The afternoon gets a brutal 24.9 mph offshore wind, which is strong offshore and clean but hard to paddle into – you’ll be fighting to get out back.

Now, here’s the real gem for the expert crew. Wednesday morning, July 29th, is the best of the run. The swell is 14.8 ft from the SW, with a nice long 14-second period. The wind is a light, gentle SW cross-off at 9.3 mph. The energy is still huge (7478), but the conditions are described as exceptional for experts. This is a serious, clean, powerful point break. If you have the skills, this is the session.

After that, things settle down quickly. Thursday, July 30th, has 7.9 ft of SW swell with gentle offshore winds (W at 12.4 mph). It’s clean, it’s fun, but it’s a big step down from the Wednesday bomb.

The rest of the run into the first week of August is a mixed bag. Friday, July 31st, has 8.2 ft of SW swell, but the wind is cross-off, so it’s cleaner but not perfect. Saturday, August 1st, has a massive 11.5 ft swell from the SSW with a very long 20-second period in the afternoon. This is a long-period groundswell, which means it’ll be lined up and powerful, but at a point break like Blacknose, it’ll hold up well. The energy is staggering (14428). The catch is the wind is cross-off, so it’s not glassy, but it’s still a standout for the second week.

Sunday, August 2nd, sees the swell still at 13.1 ft to 14.8 ft from the SSW, but the wind goes light from the SSE and SE, turning cross and cross-on. It’s a big, clean ocean, but it’s not the perfect offshore we see in the first week. The energy is still very strong (10413 and 9742).

From Monday, August 3rd, onwards, the quality drops. The wind turns onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell starts to fade. By Wednesday, August 5th, the swell is down to 3.3 ft, and the

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