Blacknose Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey team, Rusty here. Let’s get into the outlook for the next couple of weeks. We’ve just got the one break on the map, and it’s a point break that’s going to pump, but you gotta be smart about when you paddle out. The swell is going to be huge, and the wind is going to play ball. This is not a learner spot right now.

Kicking off on Monday the 10th, there’s already a big pulse at Blacknose Point. We’re looking at a 10-foot SW groundswell with a very long 18-second period. Water temp is 59°, which is a touch warmer than normal. The energy is massive (4804), but Monday morning has a fresh 35 km/h cross-off wind from the SSW. It’s clean but it’s a beast. Monday afternoon turns proper offshore from the SW at 30 km/h with the same 10-foot swell. This is serious, powerful, lined-up surf for the experienced only.

Tuesday the 11th is a bit of a breather. The swell drops to 8 feet and the wind is a cross-shore from the NNW. It’s okay, but not the highlight.

Now, lock in. The gold starts Wednesday the 12th. The swell jumps to 13 feet of SW groundswell with a 16-second period. The wind is offshore from the WSW at 30 km/h all day. The energy is monstrous (9871). This is a powerful, clean point break. Thursday the 13th is even bigger, with 15-foot SW swell in the morning and a moderate offshore breeze. The energy hits a staggering 10034. The afternoon stays clean with 13-foot surf.

The absolute best day of the entire run is Friday the 14th. 16-foot SW groundswell, a 17-second period, and a beautiful offshore wind from the W at 20 km/h. The energy is off the charts at 12605. This is exceptional, expert-level, A-grade surf. Crowds are likely here often, so get there early.

Saturday the 15th is still a fantastic session. The swell eases to a very solid 12 feet from the SW, and the wind goes light and cross-off from the S at just 10 km/h. Glassy, clean conditions for experienced surfers. A brilliant option if Friday is too wild.

From there, things go downhill. From Sunday the 16th through the middle of the following week, the wind turns onshore or cross-shore, and the swell fades. There’s a real dry spell of poor conditions from around the 17th to the 20th with weak energy and messy winds. Don’t bother.

There’s a late pulse around the 22nd with 10-foot WSW swell and a strong offshore from the W, but the wind is howling and the quality is questionable. Another big spike hits on the 23rd with 12-foot SW swell at 17 seconds, but the cross-shore wind kills it.

The tail end of the run on the 24th and 25th sees the offshore winds return, with 10-foot to 13-foot SW swell on Monday, dropping to 8 feet by Tuesday the 25th. That Tuesday afternoon looks really clean with light winds, but it’s a long way off.

My number one pick is Friday, August 14th at Blacknose Point. That 16-foot SW groundswell with perfect offshore wind is a proper day of heavy, lined-up surf. If you want something slightly more manageable, Saturday the 15th with its lighter winds and still hefty 12-foot swell is your best bet.

Respect the ocean, crew. This is serious size.

Rusty.

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