Blacknose Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break it down. The next 16 days are packing a lot of punch here at Blacknose Point – a classic point break that’s going to need your full attention, especially if you’re experienced. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing weird there.

The action starts Monday morning, August 3rd. It’s cloudy with a fresh offshore breeze, keeping things clean. Swell is a solid 7 ft from the SW, with a period of 14 seconds. That longer period means the waves will have some real grunt, but the point setup should handle it. The energy is strong (2986), but the tide conditions are a bit tricky, so don’t expect a perfect session. The afternoon jumps up to 12 ft from the WSW, still offshore, but the wind is fresher. That’s a big wave for the point, and the energy is very strong (5631). This is getting into expert territory.

Tuesday stays big, with an 12 ft SW swell in the morning and a fresh offshore wind, but the period drops to 12 seconds. The afternoon sees the wind shift cross-off and the swell backs down to 10 ft. Still, the energy is moderate to strong (2084). It’s not the pick of the week.

Now, Wednesday morning, August 5th, is where it starts to get interesting. The swell drops to 6 ft from the SW, but it’s got a 14-second period, and the wind is a light offshore breeze. The conditions are clean and the wave comment says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. The energy is still strong (1973). This is a solid morning. The afternoon keeps the good vibes with a 6 ft SW swell and a gentle offshore wind.

Thursday is a mixed bag. The morning has a 5 ft swell from the SW with a very long 16-second period, but the wind is cross-shore and the conditions are marginal. The energy drops to moderate (1109). The afternoon cleans up nicely though, with a 5 ft SW swell, cross-off wind, and a clean surface. The energy is back up to strong (1642).

Friday, August 7th, brings a punchy 8 ft SW swell with a 16-second period in the morning, but the cross-shore wind puts a bit of a chop on it. The energy is very strong (3570). The afternoon is a bit messy with a cross-on wind.

Saturday, August 8th, is a write-off. Strong winds, lumpy conditions, and poor surf. Don’t bother.

Sunday, August 9th, improves a bit. The afternoon brings a 13 ft WSW swell with a short 10-second period, but the wind is offshore and fresh. The energy is very strong (4506). It’s a bit of a beast, and the short period means it’ll be a bit choppy, but it’s clean.

Now, the standout. Monday, August 10th. The morning offers a 15 ft WSW swell with a 16-second period, a moderate cross-off wind, and clean conditions. The wave energy is enormous (10687). This is a serious, powerful swell, best for experts. The point will handle it, but it’s going to be a heavy session. The afternoon stays big at 13 ft but the wind is still cross-off.

The next few days remain big and clean, with 12 ft to 15 ft swells, mostly from the SW, with cross-off winds. The period stays long, between 14 and 16 seconds, making for powerful, well-shaped waves. The energy is consistently in the very strong range (4532 to 11474). This is a solid run.

By Friday, August 14th, things ease a little with a 10 ft WSW swell and a 12-second period, plus a gentle cross-off breeze. The conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. The energy is strong (3807).

Then we get to the real monster. Saturday, August 15th. The forecast has a 20 ft WSW swell with a 19-second period. That’s a massive, long-period groundswell. The wind is cross-off and the conditions are clean, but the system is saying the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. The energy is off the charts (26650). This is strictly for the most experienced, and even then, it’s a question of whether you want to paddle out into that kind of power. The point might just be a washing machine.

Sunday, the 16th, the swell is still huge at 18 ft, but the wind is cross-on and choppy. Poor conditions.

The final few days settle a bit. Monday, August 17th, has a 13 ft SW swell with onshore wind in the morning, but the afternoon turns glassy with an 12 ft SW swell and light winds. The energy is strong (4839). Tuesday, the 18th, has a 10 ft WSW swell with a 12-second period and a moderate cross-off breeze. Clean.

If you’re looking for the best, Wednesday morning, August 5th, and Monday, August 10th, are your top picks. The 5th for a cleaner, more manageable size, and the 10th for the raw power. The 15th is a beast you’ll want to watch from the shore unless you’re a true charger.

Rusty.

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