Blacknose Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. We've got a solid run of surf coming up at Blacknose Point, so let's get into it.

The pattern kicks off on Wednesday the 26th with a powerful SW groundswell rolling in at 8ft and a period of 13 seconds. The wave energy is pumping at 2324 (moderate to strong), and with a light cross-offshore breeze keeping things clean, this is prime territory for experienced surfers. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild. Thursday the 27th sees a bit of a drop in size, down to 5ft to 5ft, and the conditions are a little more marginal with tide concerns, so it's not the pick of the window.

Now, Friday the 28th is where it gets exciting. We're looking at a 10ft SW swell with a very long 17-second period, meaning proper groundswell energy. The combined energy hits 5221 (strong). This is a point break, so that long period will wrap in beautifully. Light winds keep it glassy. This is a standout session for the experienced crew, but that size is definitely too much for beginners.

The good run continues through Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th. Saturday morning has 8ft with a clean offshore wind, and Sunday afternoon is a gem with 6ft from the SSW and an 18-second period, delivering 4670 (strong) energy and glassy conditions. Another top pick.

Monday the 31st has a big 12ft SW swell, but the morning has a cross-onshore wind making it choppy. The afternoon cleans up nicely with an offshore breeze and 10ft, 16-second period, and energy at 5083 (strong). That afternoon session is a winner.

Things get a bit rough on Tuesday the 1st of September with strong NW winds up to 22 mph creating lumpy conditions. The surf is still there but the quality drops. Wednesday the 2nd improves with a clean offshore wind and 8ft swell, but the afternoon gets wind-affected again.

The second week looks promising but less certain. From Thursday the 3rd of September through to the 10th, we’ve got consistent SW swell ranging from 10ft to 13ft, all with periods around 15 seconds. The energy is strong to very strong, often 4000-8000 (moderate to very strong). The winds are mostly cross-off or offshore, keeping the waves clean. The 5th of September sees a 13ft SSW swell at 16 seconds, with energy at 8422 (very strong) – that's a big one for experts only. The 8th of September also has a good call with 13ft and a moderate offshore breeze. However, by the 6th and 7th, strong winds up to 28 mph start making it hard to paddle into, even if it's offshore. The standout in this second week would be the 8th of September Tuesday morning with 13ft, moderate offshore wind, and 6051 (strong) energy – a solid session for the big-wave crew.

The crowds here are often a factor, so expect plenty of company at this point break. The best of the best is Friday the 28th of August morning for the quality of the swell, and Sunday the 30th of August afternoon for the combination of size and glassy conditions. Get out there.

Rusty.

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