Blacknose Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.

We're looking at a solid run of swell for Blacknose Point, a point break that's fairly consistent and handles a good mix of directions. The water's sitting at 58°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, about 2° above the norm. The energy from the swells is pretty strong, with the numbers early on hitting 1381 (moderate) and ramping up from there.

Monday the 7th is a bit of a write-off, honestly. We've got a clean 5-foot wave from the WSW in the morning, but the wind is a cross-off breeze at 15 mph, and the whole thing is a bit marginal. The afternoon sees a 7-foot SW swell, but it's the same story. Not the day to clear the diary.

Now, Tuesday the 8th is where it starts to get interesting. The morning brings a 6- to 7-foot SW swell with a very long 17-second period, and the combined energy is a hefty 3654 (strong). The wind is a gentle cross-off, keeping things clean. The standout window is Tuesday afternoon, though. We're looking at a 10-foot SW swell, with a 16-second period, and a clean offshore wind from the west at 15 mph. The energy jumps to 4458 (strong). This is prime for experienced surfers, and the point will be handling that groundswell beautifully. Get on it.

Wednesday the 9th is a big one. We're talking a 16- to 18-foot SW swell, with periods of 19 and 17 seconds, and the energy is massive at 19242 (very strong) in the morning. The wind is a cross-off at 18 mph, but the swell size is only for the experts. It's a big, powerful groundswell, and the point will be the place to be, but it's not for the faint-hearted.

The rest of the week into the weekend is a mixed bag. Thursday the 10th offers a clean 16-foot SW swell in the morning with a moderate breeze, but the size is still big. By Friday the 11th, the wind turns cross-on, and the quality drops despite the 10- to 12-foot swell. Saturday the 12th afternoon looks a bit better, with an 8-foot SW swell and a very light cross-off breeze, making for clean conditions again.

There's a bit of a lull early in the second week. Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th are small and windy, with a 5- to 6-foot and 4-foot SW swell respectively, and fresh cross or cross-off winds. It's not worth the paddle.

The real standout for the second week is a toss-up. Tuesday the 15th brings a solid 10-foot SW swell with a 12-second period, and the wind is light, making for clean conditions. The energy is 2693 (strong). Then, the window from Monday the 21st to Tuesday the 22nd is looking very promising. We're seeing a 15-foot SW swell with a 16-second period on Monday, and the energy is over 10000 (very strong). The wind is light cross-shore, so there will be a little texture, but it's still very good. Tuesday the 22nd afternoon is the clear winner for the second week: a 13-foot SW swell, a 16-second period, and a moderate offshore wind from the west at 12 mph. The energy is 8390 (very strong), and it's described as exceptional for experts. That's the one to watch, but remember, it's a long-range call, so it's promising but not locked in.

Rusty.

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