Blacknose Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Blacknose Point. It’s a point break that’s fairly consistent and mostly for the advanced crew, and it’s a solid spot when the stars align.

The water’s sitting at 60° which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might get away with a thinner wettie.

We’ve got a monster of a swell rolling in, but it’s not all smooth sailing. The first real standout is Monday afternoon, July 13th. There’s a massive 20ft SW swell with a very long 16-second period and a whopping 18226 combined energy. The wind is a strong cross-off from the west, so while it’s clean, it’s going to be a beast. This is big, powerful, and only for the experts – and even then, you’ll want to be on your A-game. The long period means the waves will be lined up and powerful, but that big, clean face is a sight to behold.

Tuesday, July 14th, is your best bet for the best all-round conditions. Tuesday morning sees a 16ft SW swell, still a very long 15-second period, with 11723 energy. The wind is a fresh offshore from the WSW, making for clean, well-shaped waves. It’s still big, but that offshore wind will make it a lot more manageable for the experienced. You’ll be getting long, grinding walls. Crowds are possible here, as it’s a spot that gets busy, but on a day like this, it’s worth fighting for a spot.

The swell drops off a bit from Wednesday, July 15th, into the weekend, with Thursday, July 16th, offering a great window. Thursday morning has a 12ft SW swell with a 15-second period, and the wind goes glassy in the afternoon with a slight offshore in the morning. That’s about as clean as it gets – 5070 energy and perfect conditions for the experienced surfer.

After that, we get a real drop-off. From Saturday, July 18th, right through to Wednesday, July 22nd, it’s small and messy. The swell drops to 4-6ft, the wind is mostly cross or cross-on, and the quality is poor. There’s a gap of about 4-5 days where you’re better off doing something else.

Then, things get interesting again. Looking ahead, Thursday, July 24th, is a promising long-range call. The swell jumps back up to a solid 10ft from the SW, with a very long 17-second period, and 5150 energy. The wind is a light cross-off, keeping it clean. This one is for the experts again, but it’s a real standout in the second week. It’s a bit further out, so not as certain, but it looks like another session of solid, lined-up point surf.

The final few days of the month show a bit of a drop again, with the swell hanging around 6-7ft and the wind starting to get lumpy. So, to sum it up: the absolute best is Tuesday morning, July 14th, for the perfect combination of size and offshore wind, with Thursday, July 16th, as a close second for the glassy conditions. The long-range one on July 24th is one to keep an eye on.

Rusty.

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