Blacknose Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about Blacknose Point. This point break is fairly dependable and likes a south-southwest swell. It’s an advanced wave, and you can expect company – crowds are often here.

Water temp is 60° right now, a touch warmer than usual for July, so you might be fine with a spring suit.

The surf lights up on July 11th, but it’s a rough start. Saturday afternoon has a 10ft W swell with a short 9-second period and a strong cross-off wind. Not great. Wait for better.

Sunday 12th is where it gets real. Sunday morning brings a 20ft WSW swell, 12-second period, with a screaming 28 mph offshore wind. The wave energy is massive – 10241 – so there’s serious juice. It’s strong offshore and clean, but tough to paddle into. Sunday afternoon holds similar: 18ft, 13 seconds, still howling offshore. Energy at 9636. This is big, powerful stuff.

Monday 13th keeps the power with a 20ft SW swell, period stretching to 15 seconds – that’s proper groundswell – and a cross-off wind. Energy is off the charts at 17133. It’s clean, and at a point break that long period should line up sweet.

The big standout is Tuesday 14th. Tuesday morning has a 16ft SW swell, still with that excellent 15-second period, and the wind goes offshore from the west-southwest at 16 mph. Clean water, moderate offshore, and energy at 11934. This is rated exceptional for experts. Tuesday afternoon is 15ft, still offshore and clean, energy at 8810. If you’ve got one slot, Tuesday morning is it.

Wednesday 15th backs off. Swell eases to 12ft Wednesday morning, then 10ft in the afternoon, periods still long at 14 seconds. Wind is cross-off and lighter, but quality drops. Thursday 16th is smaller at 8ft, with cross-shore winds and some chop. Thursday afternoon improves with a light cross-off breeze and clean conditions, but it’s a step down.

Friday 17th sees an 11ft SW swell with a very long 16-second period, but winds are cross-shore with a slight chop. Afternoon is 10ft with a 3 mph wind – nearly glassy – but the light cross-shore leaves small ripples.

Then a flat spell. Saturday 18th drops to 6ft and 5ft, messy cross-shore winds. Sunday 19th is worse: 4ft and 6ft, with strong cross-shore or strong cross-off wind. Not worth it.

But it comes back Monday 20th. Monday morning has a 10ft WSW swell, 16-second period, with a moderate offshore wind. Energy is 3908 and it’s excellent for experienced surfers. Monday afternoon improves to 11ft with a gentle offshore and 4596 energy. Good return.

Tuesday 21st stays fun. Morning has an 8ft SW swell, 12 seconds, light cross-off and 2803 energy. Afternoon is 6ft but with a 16-second period – very long. Clean.

Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd sit in the 8ft to 10ft range, mostly cross-off winds with moderate to fresh breezes. Rideable but not perfect.

Friday 24th is another highlight. Friday morning has a 10ft SW swell, long 16-second period, gentle cross-off wind. Energy is 5002 and it’s excellent for experienced surfers. Friday afternoon holds the same swell, still clean. That’s the second-week winner.

Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th fade a bit. Swell hangs around 7ft to 10ft, with Sunday afternoon bringing a 10ft W swell and a light offshore wind, clean conditions, and 3193 energy. A solid finish.

So the absolute best is Tuesday 14th morning – that’s the one. For the second week, Friday 24th morning is your call. The gap between the 19th and 20th is just a day, so it doesn’t go flat for long around here.

Stay safe.
– Rusty

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