Blacknose Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Alright, listen up, we’ve got a solid run of swell on the cards at Blacknose Point, but it’s not for everyone. This is an advanced point break that’s fairly consistent, and when it lines up, it’s a proper session. The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might not need the thickest wetsuit.

The real standout here is Thursday the 10th. We’re looking at a 13ft SSW groundswell with a very long period of 16 seconds, pumping in with serious energy (7826). The wind is a clean cross-off from the SSW at 9 mph, keeping the face smooth. This is exceptional, expert-only stuff – way over 8ft, so don’t even think about it if you’re not solid. The long period means it’ll be powerful and a bit shifty, perfect for the point but it’ll be walled up at the beach.

Friday the 11th drops back a touch to 12ft from the same SSW direction, but the wind swings ESE to a light cross-on. It’s still got that long 15-second period and strong energy (7342), but the morning is the cleaner window with a light breeze. By the afternoon, the chop will build.

Saturday the 12th sees the swell drop to 10ft from the SW, but the afternoon window is pure gold. The wind goes glassy with a slight air, and the 8ft SW swell (period 15 seconds) will be clean and lined up. That’s an excellent session for experienced surfers.

Sunday the 13th is a write-off. Strong 19 mph northerly cross-winds and rain showers trash the 7ft SW swell. The energy is still moderate (1886) but it’ll be lumpy and messy.

Monday the 14th is for the kites, not the paddlers. We’ve got fresh 22 mph westerly winds blowing cross-off, but the swell is a weak 7ft with a short, jumbled 9-second period and low energy (1014). This setup looks far better for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Tuesday the 15th sees a jump back up to 13-15ft SW swell. It’s a long period of 14 seconds, and the wind is a strong cross-off at 12 mph. The energy is back up (6549 to 7351), but it’s big and windy. Best left to the experts.

Now, Wednesday the 16th – this is the other top pick. The swell holds at 13ft from the SW with a very long 15-second period, and the wind drops to a light 6 mph cross-off in the morning, going fully offshore from the SW in the afternoon. The energy is massive (8282 in the morning). Another exceptional, expert-only day. The water is still clean.

Thursday the 17th has a solid 10ft SW swell dropping to 8ft, but the wind is glassy or light cross-off. This will be a beautiful, clean day for experienced surfers.

Friday the 18th gets blown out again. Strong 19 mph NNW cross-winds and later NW winds make the 12ft SW swell messy and lumpy.

Saturday the 19th is all about the morning. A clean 8ft SW swell (period 11 seconds) with a gentle offshore from the WSW at 9 mph. The afternoon turns to onshore crap from the east.

There’s a gap from Sunday the 20th through Tuesday the 22nd where the swell drops off to 2ft-6ft. Not much to get excited about, though Monday the 21st has a glassy morning with a 6ft SSW swell that could be a sneaky fun session for a log or a mid-length.

Wednesday the 23rd to Friday the 25th sees the swell building back up from 5ft to 12ft from the SW. The wind is fresh and cross-off or offshore, so it’ll be clean but windy. The energy climbs steadily (1946 to 7340). This run through to the 25th is promising but less certain – keep an eye on it. Friday the 25th morning has an 12ft SW swell (period 15 seconds) with a fresh offshore wind from the SW at 19 mph, and high energy (6965). That’s a solid option for the brave.

So, bottom line: the best on offer is Thursday the 10th and Wednesday the 16th. If you’re an expert and can handle the size and power, get out there.

Rusty.

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