Blacknose Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at what we’ve got coming up. The next couple of weeks are gonna be a mixed bag, but there are some real gems buried in there if you’re willing to wait for 'em.

Blacknose Point is our only spot firing, and it’s a classic point break. The water’s sitting at about 59°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – a nice little bonus if you’re paddling out.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off, to be honest. This weekend and Monday are looking pretty average with some onshore or cross-onshore winds messing with the shape. The swell’s there, around 5 ft to 8 ft, but the quality just isn’t. Tuesday and Wednesday are even worse with onshore winds and rain, so don’t bother.

Thursday the 20th is where we start to see a change. The wind swings to a cross-offshore, the swell holds around 8 ft from the WSW with a solid 13-second period. It’s not perfect, but it’s clean and the wave energy is moderate (2298). That’s a good sign for a late afternoon session if you’re keen.

The real standout, though, is Saturday the 22nd. We’ve got a 13 ft SW groundswell rolling in with a 15-second period – that’s proper, long-period groundswell. This kind of energy (6587) is strong, and it’s gonna wrap beautifully around this point. The wind is offshore, blowing at 12 mph, so the faces will be clean and hollow. This is expert territory – that size is serious, and the point will handle it well, but if you’re not comfortable in big, powerful surf, stay on the sand. The morning and afternoon are both looking excellent.

Sunday the 23rd drops off a bit with onshore wind returning, but the swell is still solid at 12 ft. Not one for the casual surfer.

Then, if you can hold out, Thursday the 27th is another absolute belter. Glassy conditions – zero wind in the morning, barely a breath in the afternoon – and a 8 ft to 8 ft SW swell with a 15- to 16-second period. The energy is still strong (3297). This is going to be clean, lined-up, and a joy to surf. The point will be working beautifully. Again, it’s a bit on the bigger side, so not a beginner’s day, but for anyone with experience, this is the session to circle.

There’s also a sneaky good afternoon on Friday the 28th with a 4 ft SSW groundswell of 19 seconds – very long period. Light offshore wind, clean. That’s a long-period gem for the point.

So, overall, the first week is a write-off. Saturday the 22nd and Thursday the 27th are your two big standouts. The 22nd is for the big-wave crew; the 27th is for anyone who wants clean, powerful, long-period waves. The crowds at Blacknose Point can be an issue, so expect company on those days.

Rusty.

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