Blacknose Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s get into it.

Alright, we’ve got a solid run of surf coming up at Blacknose Point, and it’s a proper point break so it handles the bigger swells real well. Water temp’s sitting at 58.1°F, which is about 1.8°F warmer than average for this time of year – nothing crazy, but it’s a touch on the mild side.

The first of the action kicks off this Saturday morning, the 5th of September. There’s a big 9.8ft SW groundswell running with a 15-second period, so it’s got some serious energy (5169 – that’s moderate to strong). The wind’s a cross-off from the WNW at 28 mph though, so it’ll be blown out a bit – the surf’s there but the quality’s a bit marginal. By Saturday afternoon the swell jumps to 14.8ft from the WSW, but the period drops to 10 seconds and the wind is still strong cross-off. It’s big and messy – honestly, this one’s for the experienced crew only.

Sunday the 6th is a step up. Morning sees 11.5ft WSW swell, 14-second period, and a lighter W cross-off at 9 mph. The energy’s still strong (4529), and the wind’s manageable. The afternoon is the real standout though: 9.8ft WSW, 13-second period, and the wind swings offshore from the W at 12 mph. That’s clean, lined-up waves for experienced surfers. This is the best session on offer for the first week.

Monday the 7th drops to 7.5ft SW, 13-second period, with a S cross-off. It’s clean but not as punchy. Tuesday the 8th morning has a 6.2ft SW groundswell with a very long 17-second period – that’s a real long-period groundswell, and at a point break like this, it’ll set up beautifully. Light W cross-off at 6 mph, it’s clean and glassy. The afternoon kicks back up to 9.8ft SW at 16 seconds, with offshore WSW wind at 16 mph. That’s another excellent window for experienced surfers.

Now, the big one. Wednesday the 9th – the swell pumps to 14.8ft SW in the morning, 16-second period, strong energy (14819), and a SSW cross-off at 19 mph. It’s big, raw, and powerful. By afternoon it’s 18.0ft SSW with an 18-second period – that’s very long period, and the energy is massive (19831). This is solid, deep-water groundswell. The wind is a cross-off, so it’s not perfect, but for expert surfers, this is a serious session.

Thursday the 10th is the true standout. Morning: 18.0ft SSW, 17-second period, offshore SW wind at 12 mph. The energy is huge (17160), and the conditions are exceptional for expert surfers. The afternoon is a touch smaller at 16.4ft SSW, 16-second period, but still clean with a light SW cross-off. This is the best of the whole forecast – big, clean, and powerful. If you’re an expert, this is your day.

Friday the 11th morning drops to 11.5ft SSW, 14-second period, and the wind goes glassy from the SSW at 3 mph. That’s absolutely perfect conditions – clean, smooth, and the point break will handle the long-period swell beautifully. Afternoon is a bit cross-shore, still 11.5ft but not as clean.

From Saturday the 12th through to the 14th, things get messy. Swell holds around 7.9ft to 9.8ft, but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, and the quality drops off. The 14th afternoon sees a drop to 5.2ft WSW with a 12-second period, but the wind goes offshore from the WSW at 16 mph, and the energy is low (869). It’s small but clean – a good little session for a longboard.

The second week gets interesting again. Tuesday the 15th – 9.8ft WSW, 9-second period, strong offshore SW wind at 22 mph. It’s short-period swell, a bit choppy, but the wind is fresh. The 16th holds 11.5ft SW with 13-16 seconds, and the wind is cross-off – solid but not a standout.

Thursday the 17th – morning has 14.8ft SW, 17-second period, huge energy (10365), but the wind is onshore from the ENE. That’s a lot of swell with junk wind – keep an eye on it, but it’s a long-range call. The afternoon is cross-on, so it’s not ideal.

Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th – the swell drops to

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