Blacknose Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s get into it.

Alright, look, we’ve got a pretty wild ride ahead over the next couple of weeks at Blacknose Point. This is a point break that’s fairly consistent and exposed to the swell, but it’s not a spot for beginners. The water is running at 59° right now, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice little bonus.

The first solid call comes in on Friday, August 7th. The morning is a bit of a write-off with a cross-shore wind, but the afternoon is where it’s at. The wind swings to the east at just 3 mph, leaving it glassy. You’ve got a solid 8 ft SW groundswell, with a long 15-second period. The energy is strong (3293). It’s going to be clean, but with that size and a long period, be aware it can get a bit straight at the ends. Crowds are often a thing here, so expect company.

The real standout, though, is further out. Monday, August 10th, the afternoon is looking absolutely stacked. We’re talking a huge 15 ft SW groundswell, with a 16-second period, and the wind is blowing offshore from the west at 16 mph. The combined energy is massive (15210). This is a serious, expert-only wave. The swell is big, but the offshore wind will keep it clean. Conditions are favorable for the experienced crew.

Another big hitter is Thursday, August 13th, the afternoon. It’s an 18 ft WSW groundswell with a 16-second period, and the wind is decent offshore. The energy reading is off the charts (26753). The guidance says it might be too big for this break, but for the experts, it’s a wild, heavy wave. Again, that long period will make it more of a reef or point wave, so be prepared for the power.

Then, Friday, August 14th, the afternoon is a gem. A 16 ft SW groundswell, 18-second period, and a gentle offshore breeze from the southwest at 9 mph. The energy is immense (15006). This is exceptional for the experienced surfer.

Saturday, August 15th, the afternoon is another cracker. A 13 ft SSW groundswell, 16-second period, with a light cross-offshore breeze. The energy is strong (10950). This is a great option for the more advanced among you.

After that, things settle down. There’s a decent 8 ft SW swell on Sunday, August 16th, in the morning with glassy conditions, which is good for experienced surfers. Then it gets a bit choppy and less reliable for a few days through the middle of the week. We’re looking at onshore winds and smaller, less appealing surf.

The period from August 20th to 22nd looks rough, with straight onshore winds and poor conditions. The swell is there, but the wind is a mess. That’s more of a kitesurfing setup than a paddle session.

So, to wrap it up: the best windows are the afternoons of August 10th, 13th, 14th, and 15th. Those are the big, powerful, and clean swells for the experts. The glassy afternoon on August 7th is a good warm-up. Don't get your hopes up for the last week of the forecast.

Rusty.

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