Blacknose Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about the next 16 days at Blacknose Point. This spot is a fairly consistent point break that loves a good SSW swell. The first few days are a bit flat and messy, but we've got a couple of big groundswells rolling in that will get the blood pumping. The water is about 59°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st are a waste. The swell is small, between 3 and 8 feet, with cross-shore winds and weak energy. Stay home.

Wednesday 22nd the wind turns offshore from the WSW at 19 mph, and the swell picks up to 5 feet in the morning, hitting 10 feet by afternoon. The period is short at 11-12 seconds, so it's not the cleanest, but it's rideable. The energy is moderate (831-2048). This is a beginner-to-intermediate day.

Thursday 23rd is a standout. We're looking at a 16-foot SW groundswell with a 14-second period, and offshore wind from the SW at 19 mph. The energy is massive at 16621. This is expert territory – too big for beginners. The morning is the best, with the afternoon dropping to 15 feet. This is a big day, so be ready.

Friday 24th is another one for the books. The swell is 16 feet, pushing to 18 feet in the afternoon, with a 15-16 second period. The wind is strong offshore from the W at 25 mph, and the energy is off the charts at 21621. The report says the swell is predicted to be too big for this break by the afternoon, but for the experienced surfer, it's an epic session. The wind will be strong, making paddling hard, but the waves will be incredible.

Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th keep the swell at 13 feet to 10 feet, with offshore winds, but the energy is dropping. Still good for bigger-wave surfers.

Monday 27th the swell drops to 7 feet, and the wind goes cross-off. It's clean but much smaller. The energy is down to 1222. A decent session for the average surfer.

Tuesday 28th is the second standout. The swell is 10 to 12 feet from the SSW with a 15-second period, and the wind is light from the S at 6 mph on the afternoon. The energy is strong at 4533. It's clean, and the report says excellent for experienced surfers. Crowds are often a thing here, so get out early or late.

Wednesday 29th looks good with 12 feet of SSW swell and a 15-second period, but the wind is cross-shore in the morning. The afternoon goes clean with a light breeze. Good, but not as good as Tuesday.

Thursday 30th the swell drops to 8 feet, and the wind is light or cross-on. The energy is moderate (2752). A smaller, cleaner day.

Friday 31st is a write-off – cross-on wind and choppy. 0 score.

Saturday 1st August and Sunday 2nd are huge. 20 to 23 feet of swell with a 16-17 second period, but the wind is cross-on from the N. The energy is insane (32816), but the waves will be lumpy and dangerous. The report says the swell is too big for this break. Tow-in only.

Monday 3rd sees a drop to 13-15 feet, with clean conditions and light offshore winds. Good for big-wave surfers.

Tuesday 4th ends with a messy cross-on wind and 12 feet of swell. Not worth it.

If you're not a pro, the best window is Thursday 23rd for the big, clean groundswell. For something more manageable, Tuesday 28th afternoon is a gem. The long period swells (15-17 seconds) will break straight on the beach, but at a point break like Blacknose, it'll line up nicely.

Rusty

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