
Surf Forecasts:
Blacks Beach surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 487 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period. 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Blacks Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at the surf ahead.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and frustrating for Blacks Beach. The water is an unusually warm 76° right now, more than 4° warmer than average for this time of year, which feels weird for a spot that usually needs a good chill to get the swell going. But that warmth won’t help us get waves.
We’re staring down a long, dry spell. From the start of August right through until the morning of August 15th, there’s basically nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, mostly around 1ft to 3ft, and the wind is almost always cross-onshore or onshore. The combined energy is weak, sitting in the low hundreds (like 122 to 499) for most of that stretch, and the wave comment is consistently “poor surf conditions.” It’s a real bummer.
Now, there is a faint glimmer. On the morning of August 15th, we finally see a bit of a pulse. The swell jumps to 4ft from the SW, with a period of 16 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, which means better shaped waves, more energy, and longer waits between sets. The combined energy climbs to 658 (moderate), and the wind is light and offshore from the W. That’s the cleanest window we’ll see. But the wave comment is still “marginal” – not a total write-off, but not a stand-out day either. The swell direction is SSW, which is a bit off the optimum WNW for this exposed break, so it won’t be firing perfectly. Still, if you’re desperate, that Saturday morning on the 15th is your best bet – just don’t expect a classic. The afternoon drops back to 3ft, and the wind goes cross-onshore, so that window is small.
The rest of the 16th stays poor. No real standouts here, folks. This is a long, quiet stretch for Blacks Beach.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 |
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125 | 69 | 89 | 87 | 82 | 80 | 91 | 91 | 115 | 107 | 103 | 128 | 125 | 158 | 111 | 140 | 126 | 292 | 205 | 438 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:17PM1.58m | 12:30PM1.41m | 11:57PM1.40m | 1:02PM1.47m | 00:49AM1.18m | 1:42PM1.53m | 2:06AM0.96m | 2:32PM1.58m | 4:22AM0.83m | 3:38PM1.65m | 6:54AM0.89m | 4:52PM1.74m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:22PM0.59m | 5:59AM0.09m | 6:13PM0.58m | 6:25AM0.24m | 7:15PM0.55m | 6:51AM0.40m | 8:36PM0.51m | 7:21AM0.57m | 10:17PM0.39m | 8:01AM0.72m | 11:49PM0.20m | 9:25AM0.85m | 00:56AM-0.00m | |||||||
— | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 9 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 13 | SSW 18 |
117 | 69 | 34 | 35 | 50 | 26 | 34 | 19 | 22 | 15 | 11 | 128 | 125 | 158 | 111 | 140 | 108 | 292 | 134 | 438 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | W 5 | SW 12 | W 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 12 |
36 | 119 | 75 | 73 | 82 | 80 | 82 | 53 | 115 | 107 | 103 | 13 | 34 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 126 | 151 | 205 | 120 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | W 7 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | S 9 | SSW 20 | S 12 | SSW 20 | W 4 | W 5 | S 9 | W 15 |
125 | 37 | 89 | 87 | 46 | 23 | 91 | 91 | 35 | 36 | 39 | 30 | 6 | 37 | 25 | 82 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | W 5 | W 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | 7 | — | 4 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 0 | 27 | 27 | 5 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 27 | 26 | 0 | 27 | 27 | 12 | 27 | 27 | 5 | 144 | 145 | 11 |
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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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