Blacknose Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Blacknose Point has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of swell on the horizon, but it’s a mixed bag with the wind, so you’ll need to pick your moments. The water's sitting at about 58°F, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year—nothing weird going on there.

The first decent chance isn't until Wednesday, 26 August. That morning, we’re looking at a clean 8ft SW groundswell (13 second period) with a gentle offshore breeze. It’s a bit of a beast for the average punter, but for the experienced crew, this is where the fun starts. The combined energy reading is up there at 2395, so there’s plenty of grunt. The afternoon holds similar quality, too.

Thursday the 27th sees the swell drop a touch but clean up again in the afternoon. A 5ft SW swell (13 seconds) with a light, clean cross-off breeze. This is a solid, manageable option if Wednesday was a bit too much.

Now, look out for Friday the 28th. The morning has a 10ft SW groundswell with a very long 17 second period, massive energy at 4852, but the wind is a cross-shore. This is a big, powerful, straight-breaking wave for a point, so it’s strictly for the experts. The afternoon eases to 8ft with a 16 second period, but the wind swings light onshore, making it a bit bumpy.

The real standout, the one to circle on the calendar, is Monday, 31 August. The afternoon session is an absolute gem. We’ve got a 10ft SW groundswell (16 seconds) with a clean, gentle offshore breeze. The energy is pumping at 4471, and the conditions are labelled as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the best on offer, no question. The morning is a bit bigger at 12ft but with a cross-shore, so the afternoon is the window.

The first week of September has some big, powerful swells, but the wind is often a problem. The 4th of September (Friday) has an 12ft SW swell with a clean cross-off breeze, but it’s a strong 16 mph wind, so it’s going to be a battle of a paddle out. The 6th of September (Sunday) has an 12ft SW swell with a 16 second period and a fresh cross-off breeze, but it’s a late call and the energy is massive at 6704. This is for the hardcore only.

Overall, if you’re an experienced surfer, the 31st of August afternoon is the clear winner. The 26th of August is a close second for a cleaner, slightly smaller session. The rest of the run has plenty of size, but you’ll be fighting the wind more often than not.

Rusty out.

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