Blacknose Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk surf.

We’ve got a solid run of swell headed our way, starting this Sunday the 23rd of August and stretching right through to early September. The first few days have some size but the wind is a bit of a mixed bag, so you’ll need to pick your sessions. The real standout window starts to build from the 30th, with some absolute crackers on offer.

Kicking off Sunday morning the 23rd at Blacknose Point, we’ve got a solid 10ft SW swell with a long 14-second period, but the cross-shore wind from the NNW at 9 mph is going to put a bit of a chop on the surface. The combined swell energy is pumping at 4854 (strong), so there's plenty of power, but it’s not the cleanest. The water temp is 58°, which is about a degree warmer than normal for this time of year – a nice little bonus.

Sunday afternoon improves noticeably. The wind swings W at 6 mph and goes cross-offshore, cleaning things right up. Swell drops a touch to 8ft but it’s still got that SW direction and a 13-second period. This is excellent for experienced surfers, and the crowds are often here, so expect some company.

Monday the 24th is a write-off with onshore N winds and messy conditions. Swell is still 7ft to 7ft but the quality is poor.

Tuesday the 25th bounces back. Morning session looks great with light S winds at 6 mph and clean 8ft SW swell. That’s a good one to aim for. The afternoon, however, sees the wind pick up from the SSW at 16 mph, so it gets a bit rough.

Wednesday the 26th is a gem. Offshore winds from the WSW at 9 mph both morning and afternoon, with consistent 8ft SW swell and a 13-second period. Clean lines all day, and the combined energy is still healthy around 1872-1994 (moderate to strong). This is a top pick for the first week.

Thursday and Friday the 27th and 28th see the swell pulse again. Friday afternoon the 28th is a standout: a 10ft SW swell with a 16-second period, offshore wind from the WSW at 12 mph, and combined energy of 4005 (strong). That’s proper groundswell – it'll wrap nicely around the point.

The best of the whole run comes Saturday the 30th of August and Sunday the 31st. Saturday morning: 12ft SSW swell, 16-second period, light WSW offshore wind at 6 mph – absolutely glassy. Combined energy hits 5940 (very strong). This is expert territory at that size, but if you’re good enough, it’s world-class. The point will handle the long period beautifully. Sunday the 31st is similar: 10ft SW swell, 15-second period, light offshore winds again. Both days score top marks.

Moving into September, Monday the 7th sees a massive 15ft WSW swell with a 13-second period, but the wind is howling from the W at 28-31 mph. Even though it’s offshore, that’s near gale-force. The combined energy is 7669 (very strong), but it’ll be a battle to get out and hold your line. This is only for the hardiest, most experienced crew.

Overall, the clear standout is Sunday the 30th of August through to Monday the 31st of August. For a single session, Saturday the 30th morning is the one – clean, solid, long-period SW groundswell at a point break that loves that direction.

Rusty.

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