Blacknose Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for Blacknose Point.

We’ve got a serious stretch of swell on the way, but it’s not going to be a simple, clean ride the whole time. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 59° off the anomaly, which is a nice little bonus.

The first real action kicks off Friday morning, July 24th. We’re looking at a solid 16ft SSW groundswell with a 15-second period. That’s a lot of energy – 11140 (combined energy) – and it’s pushing in from the direction Blacknose is made for. The wind is offshore out of the west at 19 mph, which will keep things clean. This is for experienced surfers only; that size is no joke. The wind picks up a bit in the afternoon but stays cross-off, and the swell drops slightly to 15ft from the SW. The real standout here is that Friday morning session. It’s the biggest, cleanest start to the run.

Saturday morning, July 25th, is still pumping with 13ft SW swell at 13 seconds, and the wind is offshore again. A solid, powerful wave. The afternoon sees a drop to 12ft, and it’s still offshore. By Sunday, July 26th, the swell comes down to a more manageable 8ft with a 11-second period, but the wind is still offshore. It’s a good window for experienced surfers who want a slightly less intense session.

Then things get messy. Monday and Tuesday, July 27th and 28th, see the wind swing around to the NNW and then W, creating cross-shore and strong offshore conditions. The Tuesday morning gets a 13ft WSW swell, but that 25 mph wind makes it a battle. The strong offshore wind on Tuesday afternoon with 16ft swell will be clean but hard to paddle into – a real grunt session.

The next true standout is Wednesday, July 29th. The wind shifts to the SSW at 12 mph, giving us a clean cross-off, and a 15ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period rolls in. That’s 8177 (combined energy) of proper, lined-up groundswell at a point break. This is where the long period really shines. It’s a serious option for experienced surfers.

The rest of the week into early August is a mixed bag of smaller, cleaner swells in the 7ft to 8ft range, with mostly light winds. The real monster to keep an eye on is Monday, August 3rd in the afternoon. We’ve got a 12ft SW swell with a 18-second period (8631 combined energy), and gentle offshore wind. That is exceptional, expert-level surf. It’s a week and a half away, so it’s a promising but less certain call, but if it lines up, it’s the best on offer.

Another big one pops up on Thursday, August 6th. A 15ft SSW groundswell with a 17-second period and 10874 (combined energy) is on the charts. The wind is cross-off from the NW at 12 mph. Another massive, long-period groundswell that will be a dream for experienced surfers at this point.

After that, the energy fades. The last few days into August 8th drop to 5ft to 5ft SW swell with a messy cross-shore wind, making for poor surf. A solid run overall, but you need to be on your game for the size.

Rusty.

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