Blacknose Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks at Blacknose Point.

This is a solid run of swell, no doubt about it. We’ve got a point break that loves a good SSW direction, and it’s going to see plenty of action. The water’s sitting at 58°F, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, nothing to complain about there.

The first real window kicks off Monday afternoon, August 31st. We’re looking at a 8ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and the wind is a light cross from the SSE at just 3 mph. It’s clean, but the energy is absolutely pumping with a reading of 4745, so it’s got some serious grunt. The reports say it’s marginal, but for a point, that long period groundswell will wrap in nicely. The crowds can be a problem here though, so be prepared to share.

Tuesday the 1st of September is a write-off. That 22 mph cross-shore from the NNW is going to make a mess of things, and the swell drops off a touch. Not worth paddling out.

Now, Wednesday 2nd September is where it gets interesting. The morning brings a 10ft SW swell with a 16-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-off from the WNW at 12 mph. The energy is massive at 4903. The afternoon picks up to a 12ft swell with the same clean wind. This is a good, solid day for experienced surfers.

Thursday 3rd September is the standout. The morning is a beast: 18ft of SW swell, 13-second period, and a strong offshore wind from the west at 25 mph. The energy is 9753. The afternoon is even better: 18ft, 14-second period, and a fresh offshore at 22 mph, with energy hitting 11770. This is big, powerful, and clean. But I’ve got to be straight with you – at 18ft, this is for experts only. If you’re a beginner, stay on the beach. The wind is strong, so paddling out will be a battle, but the payoff is huge.

The 5th of September, Saturday, could be the biggest of the run. The afternoon shows a 21ft SW swell with a 16-second period, and a fresh offshore wind from the west at 22 mph. The energy is a massive 21220. The file says it might be too big for this break, so it could be a washing machine, but if it holds, it’s a once-in-a-while session for the absolute top-end crew. The morning is a 20ft swell with a near gale offshore at 31 mph, which is nearly impossible to paddle into.

After the 5th, things get a bit messy with cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions through the 6th and 7th of September. The 7th afternoon does clean up with a light offshore, but the swell drops to 6ft, not much to get excited about.

Then, hold onto your board, because Tuesday 8th September is another absolute cracker. The morning brings a 15ft SW swell with an incredible 18-second period, and a moderate offshore from the WSW at 12 mph. The energy is 12350. The afternoon is an 18ft with the same 18-second period and a moderate offshore at 16 mph, energy hitting 17625. This is labelled as exceptional for expert surfers, and I can’t argue with that. That long period will make it super clean and powerful, but it might be a bit straight for the beachies – perfect for a point like this.

The 9th of September is still very good, with 13ft and 12ft swells and light offshore or cross-off winds. The energy is still up around 7500-7800. Clean and manageable for experienced surfers.

The 10th of September has a 13ft swell with a 19-second period, the longest period of the whole run. The wind is a light cross, so it’s clean, but that long period might make it a bit tricky. The energy is 10160.

From the 11th of September onwards, the swell starts to drop back, but there’s still rideable 8ft to 12ft surf with mostly light winds. The 12th afternoon has a nice 8ft with a moderate offshore, which is a good fun option. The 13th and 14th of September are still offering 8ft to 10ft SW swells, but the wind is mostly cross, so it won’t be as clean as the top days.

The 15th of September is a bit of a sloppy end with onshore and cross-onshore winds. Not one for the highlight reel.

The best on offer: Thursday 3rd September afternoon and Tuesday 8th September afternoon. Both are massive, clean, and powerful. Thursday 3rd is the one for raw power, Tuesday 8th is the one for quality and length. Both are strictly for the experts. If you’re looking for a slightly less intense but still excellent day, Wednesday 9th September morning is your best bet.

Rusty out.

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