Blacknose Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s brewing for Blacknose Point. This is a point break, pretty exposed, and it’s dialled into a solid SSW swell. The water temperature is 58°F, so right around average for this time of year.

The action kicks off Thursday morning, September 10, and it’s a proper beast. We’re looking at a 15ft SSW groundswell with a 16-second period – that’s long-period energy, the kind that really unloads on a point. The combined energy reading is 16711, so there’s a heap of power in the water. The wind is a light cross-off from the SSW at 6 mph, so the face should be pretty clean. This is top-tier stuff for advanced and expert surfers only – anything over 8ft is expert territory, and this is way up there. It’s a standout session, but be aware, crowds are often a thing here, so get in early.

Thursday afternoon sees the swell still pumping at 13ft, same SSW direction and 16-second period, but the wind picks up to 9 mph, still cross-off. The energy drops to 7826, still solid, but the morning is the clear winner.

Friday morning, September 11, the swell drops to 12ft, still a long 15-second period from the SSW, but the wind swings to a light 3 mph cross-on from the ESE. That light cross-on will put a few tiny ripples on it, but it’s still rideable for experienced surfers. The energy is still decent at 7398. Friday afternoon gets worse with stronger cross-onshore wind, so it’s a morning-only call.

Saturday, September 12, the morning is a bit messy with a 10ft SW swell and a cross-on breeze, but Saturday afternoon shows some promise. The swell drops to 8ft, the wind turns light cross-off from the S, and the energy is 3351. It’s clean and should be a fun session for experienced surfers, but not as big as the Thursday standout.

Sunday, September 13, has a proper clean session in the afternoon. The swell is 6ft from the SW, with a light 3 mph offshore wind from the W, making for glassy conditions. The energy is 1585, so it’s a mellow but clean option for a paddle.

The following week has some solid pulses, but the biggest standout is Wednesday morning, September 23. The swell is forecast to hit 20ft from the SW with a 15-second period, and the combined energy is a whopping 28408 – that’s a lot of power. The wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-off from the SSE, so it’ll be clean, but it’s predicted to be too big for this break. Only the absolute top-tier experts should even consider it, and even then, it’s a big call.

The best of the second week, with a bit more promise, is Tuesday morning, September 22. The swell is 13ft from the SW, 16-second period, with a light 6 mph cross-off breeze. The energy is 6723, and it’s described as exceptional for experts. That’s a solid session, cleaner than the massive Wednesday, and more manageable.

A few other mornings in the second week, like Friday the 18th and Monday the 21st, have clean conditions but with onshore wind or choppy textures later in the day. The long-range stuff is promising but less certain.

Overall, the clear standout is Thursday morning, September 10 – that’s your best bet. Clean, big, powerful, and perfect for those who can handle it. The Tuesday morning, September 22, is a solid backup. There’s plenty of surf across the 16 days, but quality gets patchy after the first week.

Rusty.

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