Blacknose Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here with the full 16-day outlook for Blacknose Point. This is a classic point break that’s going to be pumping, but it’s a two-week rollercoaster.

The big picture is a solid, pulsing run of SW and SSW groundswells, starting with a massive, powerful pulse that’s going to be pushing the limits for a few days. The water is about 57.9°F, which is just a hair above the long-term average for this time of year, so you’ll want a 3/2 and a hood.

We start on Tuesday, September 1st, but it’s a bit sloppy. You’ve got a 7.5ft SW swell, but a 35 km/h cross-shore wind from the NNW is making it lumpy and cross-chop, with a combined energy of 2421. The afternoon cleans up a bit with the wind dropping to 30 km/h and turning cross-off, with the swell at 6.2ft. It’s rideable, but not the best.

Wednesday, 2nd September, the juice turns on. The swell jumps to 11.5ft from the SW, with a 15-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-off from the WNW. The energy is pumping at 5120 in the morning and 5036 in the afternoon. This is a solid, powerful wave, and at 11.5ft, you need to be comfortable. The wind is moderate, so the waves will be clean and lined up.

Thursday, 3rd September, is where it gets serious. The forecast shows a 16.4ft SW swell with a 13-second period, and the wind is a fresh offshore from the WSW at 35 km/h. This is a big, meaty groundswell. The combined energy is enormous (9087 morning, 9582 afternoon). This is a real test of nerve. The wave is going to be big and powerful, and the offshore wind will make it look like a picture. The 16.4ft mark is well over 8.2ft, so this is strictly for experts only. The period is 13 seconds, which is a solid groundswell, and at a point break, it’s going to produce some incredibly long, grinding walls.

Friday, 4th September, the swell is still huge, dropping slightly to 14.8ft, but the wind swings to a moderate cross-shore from the NNW. The energy is still massive (10269 morning, 8489 afternoon). The cross-shore wind will add some chop and make the take-off a bit more challenging.

Saturday, 5th September, is a day for the absolute madmen. You’ve got a 19.7ft swell from the WSW, with a 13-second period. The morning is a write-off with a 50 km/h near-gale cross-off. The afternoon, however, is a different story. The wind shifts to a fresh offshore from the WSW, and the energy is off the charts at 12401. This is a massive, dangerous swell. The wave height is over 8.2ft, so it’s expert-only, and the 13-second period means it’s going to be a heavy, fast freight train. The offshore wind will make it look perfect, but the paddle out is a survival mission.

Sunday, 6th September, the swell eases back to 11.5ft. The morning has a gentle cross-shore wind, but the afternoon is the real gem. The wind drops to a 5 km/h offshore from the South, with a combined energy of 3665. The water will be glassy clean. This is a very good, clean session for the experienced crew.

Monday, 7th September, is a standout for the average surfer. The swell drops to a much more manageable 5.2ft from the SW, with a 13-second period. The wind is a 5 km/h glassy offshore from the ENE. This is a small, clean, and perfectly formed wave. The energy is a modest 978, but the quality is there. This is a day for a longboard or a fish, and the conditions will be pristine.

Best on offer: There are two sessions that stand out above the rest. The first is the Thursday afternoon, September 3rd, where the 16.4ft SW swell meets a fresh offshore wind. It’s big, powerful, and clean. The second is the Monday morning, September 7th. The 5.2ft swell is small, but the glassy conditions and the long period (13s) will make for perfect, clean lines. It’s the best small-wave day of the forecast.

The second week sees the swell fluctuating, but the quality remains good. The 8th and 9th of September are notable for a massive, dangerous 26.2ft swell on the Wednesday morning. The energy

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