Blacknose Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, let’s get into it. The only show in town for the next couple of weeks is Blacknose Point, and it’s got a serious run of swell coming through. This is a point break, so it’s going to favour those long, drawn-out lines, especially with the long-period groundswell we’ve got rolling in. The water is sitting at 60°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might get away with a slightly thinner suit.

The real standout window kicks off today, Tuesday the 14th of July. We’re looking at a solid 16 ft SW swell with a very long 15-second period, and the wind is howling offshore from the W. The combined wave energy is massive, sitting at 12063, so this is a powerful, heavy ocean. This is expert territory only – 16 ft is no joke. The afternoon cleans up a bit with the same size and a WSW offshore breeze. It’s going to be a raw, challenging day, but for the experienced crew, the Blacknose Point lineup is going to be absolutely pumping.

Wednesday the 15th sees the swell ease back a touch to 12 ft from the SW, but it’s still a 14-second groundswell, and the wind stays offshore from the W. The energy is still strong at 4600. This is still a big day, but it’s a notch more manageable for strong intermediate surfers. The conditions are clean and excellent for experienced surfers.

Thursday the 16th is a beauty. The swell holds at 12 ft SW, but the wind drops right off to a light W breeze, giving us clean conditions. The energy is still solid at 4717. This is a prime day for the point – big, powerful, and clean. The morning is glassy offshore, and the afternoon is clean with a slight cross-off. This is one of the best on offer.

Friday the 17th is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning has an 12 ft SW swell with a very long 17-second period, but the wind is a cross-shore from the NNW, which will put a bit of a bump on the face. The energy is still hefty at 5836. The afternoon is much better – the wind swings NW and becomes a light cross-off, cleaning it up for a 10 ft SW swell. That arvo session is the pick.

The swell starts to fade through the weekend. Saturday the 18th drops to 8 ft, and then Sunday the 19th to 4 ft, with the wind turning messy and cross-shore. The energy drops off significantly. There’s a bit of a lull for a few days from Sunday right through to Wednesday the 22nd, with small, weak, and messy surf.

Things perk up again on Thursday the 24th of July. A moderate 8 ft SW swell with a 14-second period arrives, and the wind goes offshore from the W, giving us clean conditions. The energy is back up to 2415. This is another excellent window for experienced surfers.

The run continues into Friday the 25th with 8 ft SW swell and offshore winds, though the wind is a bit stronger. The energy is moderate at 1750. After that, it fades out again, with small, poor conditions through to the end of the month.

However, there is a late, intriguing call for Tuesday the 28th of July. The morning is forecast to be completely glassy, with a 7 ft SSW swell and a 13-second period. That’s a clean, fun size for the point, and the energy is moderate at 1531. It’s a long way out, so worth keeping an eye on, but it could be a real gem for the end of the run.

For the best, it’s a toss-up between the raw power of Tuesday the 14th and the clean, big conditions of Thursday the 16th. If you want the biggest, meanest waves, go Tuesday. For the best combination of size and cleanliness, Thursday is your day.

Rusty.

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