Blacks Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got one spot on the radar, and it’s a classic, but it’s going to be a game of patience.

Right off the bat, we’re looking at a bit of a slow start. The surf is small and messy, with conditions tagged as marginal or poor. The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until the weekend of August 30th and 31st, but the swell is small, around 2ft to 4ft, and the wind is a persistent cross-on or onshore breeze. It’s not totally flat, but it’s not worth paddling out for.

The standout window is actually a fair way out. Let’s talk about Blacks Beach. The real juice shows up on the morning of Tuesday, September 8th. We’re looking at a solid 7ft of swell from the SSW, with a period of 13 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell with good energy – the combined energy reading is a strong 1413. The wind is a gentle cross-onshore, which will keep the surface workable, but it’s not glassy. Because the swell is over 5ft, this is getting into the territory where it’s a bit much for the beginners, and by the afternoon, it nudges up to 7ft, pushing it into the zone for experienced surfers only. The direction is SSW, which is a solid angle for this exposed break.

The water temperature at Blacks Beach is sitting at 76°F, which is a whopping 8°F warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s very unusual, so you’ll be surfing in a warm bath.

Earlier in the week around September 4th and 5th, there’s a small pulse of 3ft to 4ft SSW swell with a long period of 16-17 seconds, and light offshore winds from the west. That’s clean, but small. The long period will make for some nice lines at a point break, but at a beach break like Blacks, it might stand up a bit too straight. The energy is moderate (around 848).

The big pulse on September 8th is the one to watch, but it’s over a week away, so keep an eye on the forecasts. After that, things drop off again quickly, with the swell fading and the wind turning dicey.

So, to sum it up: the waiting game is on. The only real standout is the Tuesday, September 8th window at Blacks Beach. It’s for the experienced crew, it’s a bit raw with the cross-onshore wind, but the size and energy will be there. The rest of the 16 days is mostly small and marginal.

Stay patient, and don’t get too excited about the long-range stuff until it’s closer.

Rusty.

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