Blacknose Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been watchin’ this stretch of coast like a hawk. Let’s break down what’s comin’ our way for Blacknose Point (point break, expert-level wave, fairly consistent, with an optimum swell from the SSW). The water temp is sittin’ at 14.7°, which is about average for this time of year—nothin’ weird goin’ on there.

The forecast kicks off on Tuesday the 28th, but honestly, it’s a bit of a slow start. Tuesday mornin’s got a 7.9ft SSW swell with a super long 16-second period—classic groundswell—and cross-off winds from the WNW at 19 mph. It’s clean, but there’s a lot of energy in the water (4738) and the report flags it as marginal. Tuesday afternoon gets stronger: 9.8ft SSW at 15 seconds, with a 25 mph offshore wind from the W. That’s a strong offshore (6228 energy), but the comment warns it’ll be hard to paddle into. Not the best kick-off, but you know, sometimes you’ve just gotta sit and wait.

Then Wednesday the 29th rolls in, and this is where it gets wild. The mornin’ shows a massive 21.3ft SW swell, 16-second period, with a 22 mph cross-off from the SW. The combined energy is a staggerin’ 35382—that’s seriously powerful. The report says the wind and tide are favourable, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. Unless you’re a top-tier expert with a death wish and a gun, give it a miss. Wednesday afternoon drops to 14.8ft SW at 14 seconds, offshore wind from the SW at 16 mph—clean, still huge (8517 energy), and marked as exceptional for experts. That’s the stand-out if you’ve got the stones.

Thursday the 30th eases off: mornin’ has a 8.2ft SW swell at 13 seconds, offshore WSW wind at 12 mph, clean, with moderate energy (2805). Excellent for experienced surfers. Afternoon holds 7.5ft SW at 13 seconds, same wind direction and strength—still clean, still fun. Friday the 31st lightens up further: 6.6ft SW at 12 seconds in the mornin’, light NW cross-off at 6 mph (1263 energy). The afternoon is 6.2ft SW at 12 seconds, offshore from the W at 6 mph (1506 energy), and both windows are clean and rated as good to excellent. That’s a solid little run for the intermediate crew.

Saturday the 1st of August brings a change: 8.2ft SW at 17 seconds in the mornin’, cross-shore from the N at 12 mph—moderate (3626 energy) but with a cross-chop. Afternoon is 11.5ft SW at 18 seconds, cross-shore from the NNW, same wind strength (6610 energy), still a bit messy. Sunday the 2nd: mornin’ has 11.5ft WSW at 16 seconds, offshore SW at 16 mph (5501 energy), clean—good for the experts. Afternoon is 11.5ft SW at 15 seconds, cross-off from the SSW at 16 mph (5129 energy), also clean. Monday the 3rd: 13.1ft SW at 14 seconds in the mornin’, cross-shore SSE at 9 mph (5524 energy), slight cross-chop. Afternoon is 11.5ft SW at 13 seconds, similar wind (3676 energy). Not the cleanest, but there’s size.

Now here’s the little gem you don’t want to miss: Tuesday the 4th of August. Mornin’ has 7.5ft SW at 12 seconds with ENE winds at just 3 mph—glassy, literally glassy (2344 energy). That’s a rare treat, and it’s rated excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon turns cross-onshore and choppy, so the window is tight. That mornin’ session is the best of the later period if you can get out.

Wednesday the 5th sees smaller surf: 4.6ft SSW at 18 seconds in the mornin’, light N cross-shore (2030 energy), but with small ripples. Afternoon is 5.6ft SSW at 17 seconds (2229 energy), light cross-onshore. Thursday the

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