Blacknose Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty comin' at ya with a look at the upcoming swell window at our local gem, Blacknose Point. We've got a bit of a slow start, but hold onto your leggies, because this forecast builds into something proper special.

Right now, Sunday the 2nd is a write-off. We've got some decent size, around 7ft from the SW, but that nasty cross-shore wind is just chopping it all up. It's a frustrating one to watch, that's for sure. You're better off waiting.

Monday the 3rd sees the wind finally clean up, swinging offshore out of the West. We get a fresh, clean face on the swell which is still a solid 7ft to 8ft from the SW. The water temp is sitting around 59°, which is pretty average for this time of year, nothing unusual there. The wave energy is already pumping, with a combined swell energy reading of 2711 (moderate to strong).

Tuesday the 4th is where things start to get tasty. Morning offshore winds from the SW holding a solid 10ft swell. The afternoon cleans up even more with a moderate offshore breeze and a still-strong 8ft swell from the SW. The period drops to 11 seconds, which tightens the waves up a bit, making for some great, punchy lines on this point.

Wednesday the 5th is a gem. We've got a gentle offshore wind and a clean 6ft SW swell with a lovely 14-second period. This is the kind of day where you feel like you own the ocean. The wave energy is still respectable at 1620 (moderate). It's a very good, surfable size for most experienced paddlers.

Now, we hit a bit of a lull on Thursday the 6th. The morning brings a cross-shore wind on a 5ft swell – it's a bit average. But hold up, the afternoon session sees the wind swing offshore again with a 6ft SW swell and a super-long 16-second period. That long period means the sets will be packing a punch and lining up beautifully. It's a classic point break scenario here at Blacknose, so it handles that long period energy like a dream.

Friday the 7th is a mixed bag. The morning has a 10ft SW groundswell but it's cross-shore. The afternoon is cleaner with lighter winds and a 8ft swell, but the wind is still cross. It'll be worth a paddle if you're desperate, but not the day to plan around.

Saturday the 8th is a definite skip. Strong, messy onshore winds and lumpy conditions. Not surfable. The models are showing some grim numbers for that one.

But hold on, because Sunday the 9th brings a stormy but promising setup. We get big 12ft swell from the WSW with fresh offshore winds. The energy is massive – a combined swell energy reading of 6676 (strong). It's a big, powerful, and clean day for experienced surfers only.

Now, for the absolute standout. The forecast for Monday the 10th of August into the following week is just insane. Monday the 10th delivers a massive 20ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period. The combined energy is an eye-watering 17138 (very strong). This is big, heavy, scary surf. It's not for the faint of heart or beginners – this is strictly for experts who know the reef.

Tuesday the 11th is another day of huge swell, 16ft with an 18-second period and a combined energy of 15378. This is a week of pure, raw power that will have the whole line-up going off, but you have to know what you're doing.

The real highlight, the one you circle on your calendar, is Friday the 14th of August. Glassy conditions. A 21ft groundswell from the SSW with a 13-second period. The combined swell energy is huge at 15041. It's glassy, it's big, and it's from the optimum direction. This is as good as it gets. It's a true standout for expert-level surfers only.

Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th continue to pump with 13ft to 15ft swells and very clean conditions, perfect for those who can handle a solid, powerful ocean.

So, the long and short of it: the first week is a build-up with some good, clean days around Wednesday the 5th and the afternoons of Thursday the 6th. But the second week, from Monday the 10th onwards, is an absolute freight train of swell. The absolute best on offer, the one to wait for, is that glassy, massive Friday the 14th. Keep an eye on that one, but it's a long way out, so don't bet the farm on it just yet.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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