Blacks Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.91° N 117.26° W

Blacks Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Blacks Beach sea temperature is
23.6° C
4.0° 

Blacks Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Blacks Beach surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 19s period, SSW swell with 1,153 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Blacks Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Blacks Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Blacks Beach in the next 16 days are 1.3m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 14s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 28th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 17s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 28th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 17s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 27th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Blacks Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for our part of the coast.

Straight up, I’ve got to be honest with you – this 16-day outlook is a bit of a tough one. We’ve got a run of surfable days kicking off from Monday, July 27th, but the quality is marginal at best for most of it. The water's sitting at a balmy 75°, which is a whopping 7° warmer than usual for this time of year – you’ll feel that difference, no wetsuit needed.

The swell we’re working with is a long-period groundswell from the SSW, with periods hitting 18-19 seconds, so there’s proper energy in the water. The combined energy is pumping around 1127 to 1202 (strong to very strong), but the problem is the wind. It’s a persistent cross-onshore breeze from the WSW to SW, which is going to leave that surface a bit messy. For a spot like Blacks Beach, which is an exposed, consistent, advanced break, this is a classic "so close, yet so far" scenario. The wind is just not cooperating for those early days, and the wave comment is "marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions".

Monday, July 27th, morning and afternoon, we’re looking at 4 ft of SSW swell with that 18-19 second period, but the cross-on wind at 6 mph will keep things from being pristine. The score is low, and honestly, it’s not going to be the best representation of what Blacks can do. Tuesday and Wednesday are similar, with the swell holding around 4 ft to 5 ft, but the wind stays cross-on and picks up a little, making it fairly choppy out there.

Then we hit a rough patch. From Thursday, July 30th, right through to the start of August, the surf drops right off. We’re looking at small, weak swells – often under 3 ft – and the winds go straight onshore. The combined energy drops to 47-228 (weak to moderate), so it’s pretty much a flat spell with poor conditions. That’s a solid 5-day gap with nothing worth paddling out for.

The second week doesn’t offer much redemption. From Monday, August 3rd, through to Tuesday, August 11th, it’s a consistent run of poor surf conditions. The swell stays tiny, between 1 ft and 3 ft, with onshore or cross-onshore winds. The energy is low, and the wave comments are all "poor surf conditions". There’s a little flicker of hope on the 7th and 8th of August as the swell bumps up to 3 ft with a long period, but the onshore wind and light wind state mean it’s still not going to be good.

The one true standout? I'm struggling to pick a winner here. The best bet, if you're desperate, is the very start of the period. The Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th of July have the most size and energy, but the wind is going to be a buzzkill. Because of that cross-onshore breeze and the marginal quality, I wouldn't call this a classic. For a less picky surfer, the 4 ft SSW swell with that long period might offer some freight trains, but it’s going to be bumpy. The crowds at Blacks are often there, so expect company.

If you’re a kitesurfer, this setup might look more interesting than a paddle session, especially with the strong energy and persistent cross-wind. For everyone else, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
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0
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1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
19
1.2
SSW
17
1.4
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.5
W
7
1.1
SSW
15
0.5
W
7
0.4
WNW
7
1.6
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
10
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1056
1153
780
1133
919
938
620
848
499
24
566
26
17
943
816
677
485
158
88
87
82
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
SSW
15
SW
15
SW
10
S
10
SW
15
SW
5
SW
10
WSW
10
W
5
WNW
10
W
15
WNW
5
WNW
10
W
10
W
5
SW
15
SSW
15
SW
10
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
glassy
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on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
9:59AM1.13m
8:31PM1.83m
10:21AM1.16m
9:04PM1.87m
10:44AM1.20m
9:36PM1.87m
11:08AM1.25m
10:08PM1.82m
11:34AM1.30m
10:41PM1.73m
12:01PM1.36m
11:17PM1.58m
12:30PM1.41m
11:57PM1.40m
Low Tide
2:17PM0.77m
3:50AM-0.14m
2:51PM0.72m
4:17AM-0.16m
3:25PM0.67m
4:43AM-0.15m
4:01PM0.63m
5:08AM-0.10m
4:39PM0.61m
5:34AM-0.02m
5:22PM0.59m
5:59AM0.09m
6:13PM0.58m
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5:58
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6:03
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7:51
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Temp °C
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21
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Feels °C
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23
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Information about the Blacks Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Blacks Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Blacks Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Blacks Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Blacks Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Blacks Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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