Blacknose Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I'm looking at the next couple of weeks for Blacknose Point.

We've got a solid run of surf coming up, but it's not for the faint of heart. The water is sitting at 59°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, a nice little anomaly.

The action kicks off on Saturday the 25th. Blacknose Point is a point break that's fairly consistent and fairly exposed to the swell. We've got a solid 12ft SW groundswell rolling in with a 12-second period, and the combined energy is pumping at 3072 (moderate). The wind is offshore from the W at 16 mph, so conditions are clean. This is big, powerful stuff – definitely for experienced surfers only.

Sunday the 26th is a good call too. The swell drops a bit to 8ft, still from the SW with an 11-second period. The wind is a lighter cross-offshore breeze, keeping things clean. Combine that energy (1447) and you've got a very good day of surfing. The afternoon holds in at 7ft with similar conditions.

You'll want to keep an eye on Wednesday the 29th. That morning, we see a massive 16ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period – the energy reading is a whopping 12831 (strong). The wind is SSW cross-offshore at 19 mph. This is a serious, serious swell. It's a 7 out of 10 for quality, but the size and power make it purely for experts. The afternoon drops to a still-considerable 13ft.

Thursday the 30th is a sweet spot. The swell settles to 8ft in the morning, still SW, but the wind turns light offshore from the SW at 6 mph. That's glassy, clean conditions right there. The afternoon is nearly as good with a 8ft swell and a gentle cross-offshore breeze. This is excellent, manageable surf for experienced surfers.

The first week of August brings a promising run of big, long-period groundswells. On the 1st, we've got a 8ft SSW swell with a 17-second period and a clean cross-offshore wind. The energy is 4425. Then on the 5th, look out for a 8ft SW swell with a 19-second period and a 5289 energy reading, with light winds. That's a lot of water moving.

Now, the bad news. From the 6th of August onwards, the wind turns onshore and stays that way through the 9th. The swell is still there, but it's going to be choppy and messy. The 8th shows a 10ft SW swell, but with a 19 mph onshore wind, it's a complete write-off for paddle surfing. Honestly, that setup looks more interesting for the kite crew than us.

There's a couple of days in early August where the cross-offshore wind is present, but the swell is a bit lumpy. Overall, the standout window is the last week of July, where the conditions and the swell align for some serious, clean waves at Blacknose Point.

Rusty, signing off.

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