Blacknose Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Blacknose Point has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up, but it’s not all smooth sailing. The early part of the week kicks off with some serious size and power, but the wind and conditions are a bit of a mixed bag. The real standout window looks to be the middle of the first week, with some proper groundswell and offshore winds lining up.

Monday 10th is a bit of a write-off for a clean session. There’s a big 10ft SW swell running with a very long 18 second period, and the wave energy is huge (4804), but a fresh cross-off wind from the SSW at 22 mph is going to put a chop on it. It’s a morning for watching, not paddling.

Tuesday 11th drops off in quality. The swell hangs around at 8ft but the period drops to 14 seconds, and we’ve got a moderate cross-shore breeze creating lumpy conditions. Not one to get excited about.

Now, Wednesday 12th through to Friday 14th is where it gets interesting. We’ve got a solid SW groundswell building. Wednesday morning sees 13ft at 16 seconds with a moderate offshore wind from the west. It’s clean and powerful. The wave energy is strong (9901). Thursday pushes up to 15ft with the same offshore flow, and the energy climbs even higher (10362). Friday is the absolute pick of this run – a solid 16ft SW swell with a 17 second period, light offshore winds from the WSW, and wave energy readings through the roof (13510). This is expert territory, make no mistake. The waves will be big, powerful, and clean. The water temperature is sitting at 59°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

Saturday 15th backs off a bit to 12ft, but we still have a light cross-off breeze and clean conditions. A good day for experienced surfers who want a slightly more manageable wave.

Sunday 16th sees the swell dropping to 10ft, with a light cross-off wind in the afternoon cleaning things up. Still fun for the experienced crew.

From Monday 17th right through to Saturday 22nd, things get grim. The swell drops right off, and we’re stuck with onshore and cross-onshore winds from the north and east. Choppy, lumpy, and mostly unsurfable. There’s a nasty spell from the 19th to the 21st where conditions are just poor. The 22nd actually sees a jump back up to 12ft, but it’s blowing 22 mph from the north, cross-onshore and lumpy. That’s a kite-surfing setup, not a paddler’s wave.

Finally, Sunday 23rd and Monday 24th show some promise returning. Sunday morning has a 13ft SW swell with a moderate offshore wind from the WSW. It’s clean again, and the wave energy is back up (7903). The wind is light rain, but the surf will be good for experts.

Tuesday 25th wraps things up with a 8ft SW swell and a gentle offshore breeze. Clean and clean, a nice way to finish the outlook.

The real standout is Friday 14th of August. That’s the day for the crew who can handle serious size. Big 16ft SW groundswell, a long 17 second period, and light offshore wind. It’s going to be a proper session at Blacknose Point, but only for the experts. Crowds are often a factor here, so be prepared for company.

Rusty.

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