
Surf Forecasts:
Blacknose Point surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 6,596 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Blacknose Point this week:
The surf forecast for Blacknose Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Blacknose Point in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Blacknose Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Mon morning, light winds from the WSW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 10 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2305 | 1645 | 1385 | 1112 | 960 | 874 | 3439 | 4609 | 4899 | 3353 | 3238 | 1604 | 5538 | 6167 | 3008 | 898 | 851 | 1321 | 920 | 892 | 1065 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:40PM1.13m | 00:57AM0.60m | 1:59PM1.11m | 1:25AM0.66m | 2:18PM1.07m | 1:56AM0.72m | 2:35PM1.01m | 2:28AM0.78m | 2:49PM0.94m | 3:04AM0.83m | 2:56PM0.88m | 3:44AM0.86m | 2:52PM0.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:48PM0.46m | 6:41AM0.25m | 8:48PM0.44m | 7:16AM0.24m | 8:52PM0.42m | 7:50AM0.26m | 8:59PM0.39m | 8:23AM0.32m | 9:09PM0.36m | 8:56AM0.41m | 9:20PM0.32m | 9:26AM0.52m | 9:33PM0.29m | ||||||||
7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 9 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 12 | SSW 10 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 |
2305 | 1645 | 1385 | 1112 | 960 | 874 | 3439 | 4609 | 4899 | 3353 | 3238 | 1604 | 447 | 1067 | 3008 | 898 | 851 | 1321 | 919 | 892 | 1065 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 20 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | — | SW 18 | WSW 12 | S 9 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | W 12 |
422 | 240 | 120 | 50 | 388 | 621 | — | — | — | — | — | 319 | — | — | 316 | 893 | 372 | 592 | 920 | 702 | 397 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 23 | SW 21 | S 8 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 20 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 |
— | — | 21 | 116 | 29 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 326 | 248 | 800 | 72 | 25 | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | W 10 | SW 15 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | N 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 19 | 16 | 849 | 5538 | 6167 | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 86 | 107 | 107 | 7 | 204 | 426 | 221 | 221 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
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Information about the Blacknose Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Blacknose Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Blacknose Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Blacknose Point surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Blacknose Point) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Blacknose Point may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in Far West of Victoria? If you are looking for accommodation near Blacknose Point, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Far West of Victoria, consider staying in Portland which is 5 km (3 miles) away. Other places in and around Far West of Victoria where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Warrnambool which is 73 km (45 miles) away, Allendale East and Mount Gambier.










