Blacknose Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a solid run of surf on the cards for Blacknose Point, and it’s going to be a ripper of a week for the crew that can handle some serious power.

The big picture is a long-period groundswell from the SSW that’s going to march in for days. The water’s sitting at 58°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so you might not need the thickest wetsuit, but don’t get too comfortable. The energy is massive, with readings well into the four-digit range, and that 19-second period is the kind of juice that makes a point break like this one absolutely light up.

We kick things off on Wednesday, September 9. The swell is already pumping at 16 ft from the SSW, with a crazy 19-second period. The wind is a cross-off from the S at 19 mph, which will keep it clean enough. The combined energy is a massive 18834, so this is a serious, powerful ocean. It’s a bit of a beast, but it's clean. For the experts.

Now, here’s the standout. Thursday, September 10, is where it’s at. The morning session is absolute gold. The swell is still a thumping 15 ft from the SSW, period of 16 seconds, but the wind drops to a gentle cross-off from the SSW at just 9 mph. The conditions are described as exceptional for experts. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The water is clean, the power is there, and the wave quality is going to be world-class. Crowds are often an issue here, but for a wave this good, you’ll put up with the company.

The run continues through Friday, September 11, with a 12 ft SSW swell and a 14-second period. The morning is a stand-out for the glassy crew, with the wind going dead to nothing (ESE, 3 mph) and the surface like a mirror. That’s a rare treat for a wave this size. The afternoon sees a light cross-on, so get your early session in.

The following week keeps the swell alive, but the quality drops off a bit. We get a few days of smaller, cleaner waves from Saturday, September 12, through to Monday, September 14, but the energy fades. The real magic returns on Tuesday, September 15, with a 13 ft SW swell and clean winds. It’s a solid, reliable day.

Looking further ahead, the swell picks up again for the second week. The action on Monday, September 21, is huge. The morning is a 15 ft SW groundswell with an 18-second period and a gentle cross-off. The afternoon is even better, with a glassy offshore wind from the WSW. The energy is 12064 and the conditions are rated exceptional for experts. This is a long-range promise, but it looks like a serious, heavy session.

The last few days of the forecast show a solid, consistent run of SW swell, with the 23rd and 24th of September offering more clean, offshore winds, though the wind gets a bit strong on the 23rd (25 mph), making it difficult to get out. The 24th afternoon looks special with a 12 ft SW swell, 17-second period, and a moderate offshore breeze.

The bottom line: Blacknose Point is on fire. If you’re an expert, the 10th of September is the one you don’t miss. The 21st is a long-range tease worth keeping an eye on. For everyone else, the smaller days around the 12th and 13th offer a chance to get among it, but the power is the main event here.

Rusty.

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