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Blacknose Point surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia
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Blacknose Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Blacknose Point sea temperature is
16.7° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Tuesday (May 05) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period. 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 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (May 03) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 5th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sat 9th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 7th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Blacknose Point over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat night, strong winds from the WNW by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue night, strong winds from the SSW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | W 12 | W 10 | W 11 | WSW 11 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | |
827 | 767 | 839 | 1271 | 2853 | 1717 | 834 | 3394 | 3161 | 2413 | 1675 | 2554 | 2006 | 1474 | 3452 | 3129 | 7147 | 7857 | 4065 | 3468 | 3167 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 1:06PM1.16m | 11:55PM0.77m | 1:33PM1.19m | 00:11AM0.77m | 2:00PM1.19m | 00:25AM0.76m | 2:27PM1.18m | 00:37AM0.74m | 2:54PM1.15m | 00:45AM0.73m | 3:24PM1.10m | 00:44AM0.71m | 3:59PM1.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:35PM0.59m | 6:13AM0.23m | 8:03PM0.61m | 6:35AM0.21m | 8:32PM0.63m | 6:56AM0.20m | 9:02PM0.65m | 7:16AM0.20m | 9:37PM0.67m | 7:36AM0.22m | 10:21PM0.69m | 7:57AM0.26m | |||||||||
7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
— | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
— | — | 14 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 6 | |
Temp °C | 24 | 22 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 13 |
18 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | W 12 | W 10 | SW 13 | E 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 |
827 | 767 | 839 | 1271 | 2853 | 1717 | 834 | 809 | 8 | 376 | 1675 | 2554 | 2006 | 1474 | 3452 | 3129 | 7147 | 7857 | 4065 | 3468 | 3167 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NE 4 | WSW 16 | SE 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | SW 20 | E 10 | SW 12 | SW 22 | SW 20 | W 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — |
10 | 12 | 7 | 90 | 5 | 560 | 659 | — | 15 | 2 | 583 | 118 | 200 | 142 | 559 | 547 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 6 | SSE 11 | S 10 | ENE 6 | — | — | SW 24 | SSW 23 | — | — | SSW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 3 | 12 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 22 | 54 | — | — | 253 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 10 | — | N 4 | N 4 | W 11 | WSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 8 | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | S 7 | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
11 | 26 | 12 | 214 | — | 27 | 33 | 3394 | 3161 | 2413 | 373 | — | 11 | — | — | — | 366 | — | 431 | 471 | 306 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 67 | 67 | 7 | 74 | 73 | 107 | 198 | 206 | 270 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 107 | 221 | 182 | 107 | 22 | 53 | 161 |
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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.
Are you planning a holiday in Far West of Victoria? If you are looking for accommodation near Blacknose Point, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Far West of Victoria, consider staying in Portland which is 5 km (3 miles) away. Other places in and around Far West of Victoria where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Warrnambool which is 73 km (45 miles) away, Allendale East and Mount Gambier.











