Blacks Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.91° N 117.26° W

Blacks Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Blacks Beach sea temperature is
22.2° C
3.0° 

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 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with 499 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s 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 14) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s 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 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 14th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 14th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 19th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 17s

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


Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s break down what’s happening at Blacks Beach over the next couple of weeks.

For the first ten days or so, it’s a tough go. The combined energy of all swells directed here is mostly weak to moderate – often below 400 (weak to moderate energy) – with tiny swell and winds that are cross or cross-onshore, making a mess of things. Day after day of poor to barely marginal surf.

The one real bright spot shows up later. The standout is Friday the 24th afternoon, when the swell finally kicks: 1.8m from the SSW, period 13 seconds (a decent groundswell), and the combined energy surges to 1295 (strong wave energy). Wind is light and onshore from the WNW, so not glassy, but it’s the biggest wave we see in the whole outlook.

Saturday the 25th morning still has decent size: 1.4m from the SSW, period 12 seconds, energy at 802 (moderate-to-strong). Again, cross-onshore, so not perfect, but far better than anything else.

Water temp is running 22° – a full 3° above the long-term average. That’s very unusual for this time of year, so it’ll feel like a warm bath.

Verdict: save your energy for Friday the 24th afternoon or Saturday the 25th. The rest is mostly a flat, choppy mess.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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167
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366
311
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Wind (km/h)
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5
WNW
10
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15
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10
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High Tide
9:21AM1.09m
7:58PM2.13m
10:03AM1.16m
8:48PM2.18m
10:43AM1.22m
9:37PM2.16m
11:24AM1.28m
10:25PM2.06m
12:05PM1.33m
11:13PM1.89m
12:46PM1.38m
00:02AM1.65m
1:30PM1.42m
00:55AM1.38m
Low Tide
1:29PM0.71m
3:28AM-0.47m
2:25PM0.66m
4:11AM-0.50m
3:18PM0.61m
4:54AM-0.46m
4:11PM0.57m
5:35AM-0.36m
5:06PM0.56m
6:14AM-0.21m
6:05PM0.57m
6:52AM-0.02m
7:12PM0.59m
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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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