Blacknose Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into the outlook for Blacknose Point. This is a solid point break that’s fairly consistent and exposed to the swell, and it’s got some serious muscle coming our way. The water temperature is sitting at 57.9°, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, nothing too wild but you’ll be glad for the extra degree.

The first action kicks off Saturday afternoon, September 5th, but it’s a rough start. We’ve got a 14.8 ft swell from the WSW, but with a strong 25 mph WNW cross-off wind and a marginal surf forecast, it’s going to be a messy, challenging session. The combined wave energy is high at 3848, but the conditions are just not there. I’d say give it a miss.

Sunday morning, September 6th, is where it starts to get interesting. The swell drops to a more manageable 11.5 ft from the WSW, but the period stretches to 14 seconds, which is a proper groundswell. With a light 9 mph offshore wind, it’s going to be clean and powerful. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, but at 11.5 ft, it’s a big day. The energy is strong at 4453. Sunday afternoon keeps the offshore flow, with a 9.8 ft SW swell and 13-second period – still a solid option for the crew who know what they’re doing.

Monday the 7th keeps the quality going. Morning brings a 7.2 ft SW groundswell with a gentle offshore breeze, making for clean, lined-up waves. The energy is moderate at 1801. The afternoon sees a slight drop in size to 6.9 ft, but the wind goes cross-offshore, so it stays clean if a bit less punchy.

The first real standout is Tuesday, September 8th. The morning session has a 6.6 ft SW swell with a very long 17-second period – that’s some serious energy and will create those beautiful, long point-break walls. The offshore wind is moderate, and the combined energy is a strong 3713. For a point break, that long period is a dream, giving you time to set up and carve. The afternoon bumps up to 9.8 ft with a 16-second period, still offshore, but the energy is spiking to 4230. This is the day for the experienced surfer to have a real session.

But the absolute standout of the whole run is Wednesday, September 9th. The morning swell hits 14.8 ft from the SW, with a 16-second period and a combined energy of 13584 – that’s some serious grunt. The wind is cross-offshore, keeping it clean. By the afternoon, it goes full-bore: 18.0 ft from the SSW, 18-second period, and the energy is a monstrous 19098. The wind is fresh offshore, and while the forecast says marginal due to tide, the swell and wind combo for a point break is exceptional. This is a day for experts only, and it’s going to be a memory.

Thursday, September 10th, is also huge. Morning has a 18.0 ft SSW groundswell, 17-second period, and a gentle offshore breeze. The energy is 16649. The afternoon holds 16.4 ft with a 16-second period, still offshore and clean. Both sessions are rated as exceptional for experts. The crowd situation at Blacknose is “often” busy, so expect a few other hard-chargers out there for these days.

Friday, September 11th, the swell drops to 11.5 ft, still from the SSW, with a 14-second period. The morning has a light cross-offshore wind, making for clean but powerful surf. The energy is 4465. The afternoon sees the wind swing cross-shore, which will put a bit of a ripple on the face, so the morning is the better call.

Saturday, September 12th, the swell is 9.8 ft from the SW with a 16-second period, energy at 4471, but the wind is cross-shore, creating some chop. The afternoon improves with a lighter cross-offshore wind and a 8.2 ft SW swell, a cleaner option.

Sunday, September 13th, the swell drops to 5.9 ft in the morning with a cross-offshore wind, but it’s a bit weak. The afternoon picks up to 7.5 ft from the SW

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