Blacknose Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at what’s on offer. We’ve got Blacknose Point on the radar, a proper point break that’s fairly consistent and works best when the swell comes out of the south-southwest. The water’s sitting at 59°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – nothing crazy, but you’ll notice it’s a bit more comfortable than usual.

The first real action kicks off Thursday afternoon (6th August). It’s a bit cloudy, with a gentle offshore breeze from the southwest, and the swell is a clean 4ft from the southwest, with a period of 16 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, and the energy is very strong (1344). The waves will be lined up nicely for the point, but at this size, it’s more for the experienced crew. It’s not a standout yet, but it’s a good start.

Friday morning (7th August) is a bit of a mixed bag. The swell has jumped to 8ft, still from the southwest, but the wind is a light cross-shore from the north. It’s a bit messy, with small ripples on the face. Not the best. But hold on – Friday afternoon is where it gets interesting. The wind swings to a glassy north-northeast, leaving the ocean like a mirror. The swell is 8ft from the southwest with a 15-second period, and the energy is strong (3295). This is a serious window for experienced surfers. The waves will be big, clean, and powerful. If you’ve got the skills, this is the best session of the first week.

Saturday (8th August) is a write-off. The wind picks up from the north, blowing hard and cross-onshore, turning the place into a lumpy mess. Sunday (9th August) is similar – light rain and choppy conditions. Steer clear.

Monday morning (10th August) is a big one. The swell hits 10ft from the southwest with a 17-second period, and the wind is a fresh offshore from the west-southwest. The energy is enormous (8156). This is big, powerful, and clean. It’s a standout for the hardcore crew only. The afternoon pushes it to 13ft, still clean, but the wind is a bit more side-offshore. That’s expert territory only.

Tuesday (11th August) is a downgrade – the wind turns cross-shore and lumpy, so despite the size, it’s not worth it.

Wednesday (12th August) sees another big pulse. Morning is 12ft, clean with a cross-offshore wind, but the afternoon is a beast: 13ft from the southwest with a 16-second period, and the wind is a near-gale offshore from the west-southwest. The energy is through the roof (12498). That’s pure power, but paddling into it will be a battle. Only for the absolute best.

Thursday (13th August) and Friday (14th August) are both excellent. Thursday morning has 12ft, gentle offshore, clean. Friday afternoon is the real standout of the second week: 13ft, 16-second period, moderate offshore wind, and the energy is massive (7370). The waves will be big, clean, and lined up perfectly for the point. This is a gem for experts.

After that, the swell drops a bit, but Sunday afternoon (16th August) is worth a mention – 8ft from the southwest, 16-second period, clean with a light cross-offshore breeze. Good for experienced surfers.

Monday (17th August) is glassy in the morning, 6ft, but it’s smaller. A nice, mellow end to the run.

The rest of the forecast into the third week looks smaller, wind-affected, and not worth chasing. There’s a gap of a few days with no real recommendation.

Best on offer: Friday afternoon (7th August) for the glassy, 8ft swell, and the afternoon of 14th August for the big, clean, powerful 13ft groundswell. Both are for experts only.

Rusty.

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