Blacks Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer.

Honestly, the next 16 days are a bit of a grind. The swell is on the small side and the wind is rarely your friend. The first few days are a write-off, with poor surf conditions and a bunch of zero scores. The best of the whole period is a stretch around the 25th of July through to the 28th, but even then it’s only marginal.

The standout spot is Blacks Beach. This is an exposed, consistent break, but don’t expect perfection. The water is sitting at 73°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a solid 6°F above average, so you might not need a full wetsuit.

The first real hope comes on Tuesday the 21st of July. The swell is 4ft from the SSW with a 16-second period, giving a moderate combined energy of 721. The wind is cross-on from the WSW at 9 mph, so it’s a bit choppy. It’s a marginal call, but it’s the first sign of life.

The best window starts on Saturday the 25th of July. The morning shows a 3ft SSW swell, but the period is a very long 21 seconds, and the combined energy hits a strong 1159. The wind is light and offshore from the WSW at 6 mph, keeping things clean. This is a long-period groundswell, so expect good shape but longer waits between sets. It’s a point break setup here, so it should handle that period well.

Sunday the 26th of July is similar, with a 4ft SW swell, 19-second period, and energy at 1150. The wind is light and cross-on, so there’s a little texture, but it’s still a solid option.

Monday the 27th of July picks up a touch more size, with a 4ft SSW swell and 18-second period, energy at 1233. The wind is offshore in the morning, making it the cleanest of this run. This is the best call of the whole outlook.

Tuesday the 28th of July holds similar 4ft SSW swell, 17-second period, and energy at 1145, but the wind goes cross-on again. Still worth a paddle.

After that, the swell drops off and the wind stays messy, with another gap of poor conditions from the 30th of July into early August. There’s a brief pulse on Sunday the 2nd of August with a 5ft SSW swell, but the period is a short 10 seconds, so it’ll be weaker and less defined.

For a consistent, exposed break like Blacks Beach, the best bet is the morning of Monday the 27th of July. Swell is 4ft from the SSW, with a long 18-second period, and the wind is light and offshore. It’s the cleanest, most powerful window in the whole 16 days.

Rusty.

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