Blacks Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up.

Honestly, the next couple of weeks are a real mixed bag, and it’s a bit of a slow start. The first proper surf window doesn’t really open up until we get into the second week. For the first ten days or so, the wave energy is just too weak and the conditions are too messy to get excited about. We’re looking at a long stretch of "poor surf conditions" with onshore or cross-onshore winds and very small swell. That’s a big gap to sit through, from the start of the period all the way to around the 14th of August.

The standout moment – and the only real highlight I’d paddle out for – is shaping up on the morning of Friday, 14th August at Blacks Beach. It’s not going to be huge, but it’s the first time we get a sniff of something decent. We’ll see a 3ft swell from the SSW with a long period of 19 seconds, which is proper groundswell energy. The combined energy of all swells directed here will be a solid 584 (moderate wave energy), and the wind will be light and offshore from the W, keeping things clean. That long period groundswell is best held together on a point break or reef, but Blacks can handle it – just be aware that the sets might be a bit spread out with that long period. The water temp is a warm 76°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick wetsuit.

The Saturday the 15th of August is also worth a look, with a 3ft swell from the SSW and similar offshore winds, though the period drops to 16 seconds. The energy is still moderate (602) and the wind is favourable, but it’s a touch smaller and shorter period than the Friday. Still, if you miss the Friday, Saturday morning is a solid second option.

Beyond that, into the following week, it tails off again. The swell drops back to 2ft to 3ft with poor conditions. So, if you’re keen, your best bet is to pencil in that Friday the 14th or Saturday the 15th.

Rusty.

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