Blacks Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.91° N 117.26° W

Blacks Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Blacks Beach sea temperature is
22.7°C
2.5° 

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 6 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,548 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s 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 (Sep 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 8th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 9th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 7th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s

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 menu for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, I gotta be straight with you – it's a tough stretch ahead. The first real surfable day we're looking at is Monday the 7th, and even then it's a bit of a mixed bag. We've got some solid swell rolling in, but the wind is a pain in the arse and the quality is just not there. For a spot like Blacks Beach, which is a known heavy hitter, it's a bit of a letdown.

Let's start with what's on offer. The period kicks off with a bit of a wait. Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th are write-offs with poor surf conditions and cross-onshore winds. By Monday morning the 7th, we finally see some life. A 6ft SSW groundswell is pushing in with a raw wave energy of 1225 (moderate to strong), and the period is a solid 13 seconds. That's got some proper grunt. But here's the rub – the wind is a gentle cross-on from the WNW. That's going to chop it up and keep it messy. The forecast calls it marginal, and I'd agree. It's not going to be the classic Blacks we dream about. That afternoon the wind picks up a bit, making it even choppier.

Tuesday the 8th is more of the same. The swell drops a touch to 5ft in the morning and 5ft in the afternoon, but the cross-on wind from the NW and then lighter NW doesn't clean it up. The energy is still moderate (887 in the morning, 628 in the afternoon). It's still a marginal call.

From Wednesday the 9th right through to the end of the forecast window on the 20th, the outlook is grim. The swell drops off significantly, mostly sitting between 2ft and 4ft, and the wind is almost always cross-on, cross, or onshore. The few times the wind is offshore, the swell is tiny. The wave energy drops into the low hundreds, and the scores are either zero or one. It's a long, dry spell.

The one standout, if you can call it that, is still Monday the 7th. That 6ft SSW swell at 13 seconds is the biggest energy we see. But with the persistent cross-on wind, it's going to be a frustrating day. You'll see occasional bombs, but you'll be fighting the chop. It's a day for the experienced crew who know the break and can handle the messy conditions. The water temp is a balmy 73°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won't need a thick wetsuit.

Given the persistent cross-onshore wind and the beachbreak nature of the spot, the conditions are more appealing for a kite session than a classic paddle-out for most of the forecast. The period from Tuesday the 8th afternoon onward is a real blank run. It's a tough one, but that's how it goes sometimes.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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SW
16
0.4
WSW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.9
SSW
16
0.7
WNW
4
1.9
SSW
13
1.9
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13
1.7
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12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
628
37
75
435
13
1156
1086
838
757
486
245
214
326
419
540
496
483
465
360
309
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
10
NNW
15
NNW
20
NNW
10
NNW
15
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20
NW
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NW
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NW
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20
SSW
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Wind State
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High Tide
4:44PM1.68m
7:45AM1.14m
6:01PM1.78m
8:11AM1.26m
7:02PM1.88m
8:37AM1.37m
7:53PM1.94m
9:05AM1.48m
8:38PM1.92m
9:32AM1.58m
9:21PM1.84m
10:00AM1.66m
10:03PM1.71m
Low Tide
00:42AM-0.03m
11:47AM0.90m
1:30AM-0.14m
12:54PM0.73m
2:10AM-0.20m
1:46PM0.55m
2:45AM-0.20m
2:32PM0.40m
3:17AM-0.14m
3:15PM0.27m
3:47AM-0.04m
3:58PM0.20m
4:15AM0.11m
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7:08
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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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