Blacks Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into the next 16 days for Blacks Reef. We’ve got a solid start and a few windows of real quality, but you’ll need to watch the wind and the size.

The first good surf kicks off on the 1st of September with a Tuesday afternoon session. The water is sitting at 55°, which is a touch cooler than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent spring suit.

The real standout of the whole window is Wednesday the 2nd. That morning, we’ve got a clean 8ft south swell, with a very long 14-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is pumping at 2770—that’s some serious grunt. This is a reef break, so that long period will wrap in beautifully. It’s a big wave though, over 8ft, so this is strictly for the experienced crew. The afternoon holds even better, with an 8ft south swell and a 17-second period, creating a massive 4137 energy reading. The wind goes light and cross-offshore again. This is probably the best on offer—if you can handle it, you’ll be in for a treat. Just know that crowds are likely here, and it’s a very consistent spot.

Thursday the 3rd is still a good call. The morning sees a 6ft south swell (13-second period) with a cross-offshore breeze and 1077 energy. The afternoon drops to 5ft but stays clean. Good for a wider range of surfers.

Then we hit a flat spell. From Friday the 4th all the way through to Monday the 7th, the swell drops right off—under 3ft and mostly poor conditions. That’s a solid four-day gap with nothing worth paddling out for.

Tuesday the 8th brings a jump in size, but it comes with a strong onshore wind. An 12ft south swell with a cross-onshore breeze and a moderate chop makes it a messy, blown-out mess. Honestly, this looks more interesting for the kite surfers than paddle surfers.

We get a bit of a recovery on Thursday the 10th. The afternoon sees a clean 5ft SSE swell (10-second period) with a light cross-offshore breeze. It’s a smaller, more manageable wave, and the energy is light at 352. A good one for a fun, low-key session.

The next real standout is Saturday the 12th. The morning is absolutely glassy—zero wind, with a clean 7ft SE swell and a 10-second period. The energy is a moderate 933. This is a fantastic window for experienced surfers, as the size is solid but not outrageous. The conditions will be pristine. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-offshore breeze, though the swell drops to 6ft. Sunday the 13th is also a beauty: a glassy morning with a 6ft ESE swell, and the afternoon stays clean. This is a great run of quality surf.

The last week of the forecast is a bit more mixed. Monday the 14th has a clean 4ft SE swell with a gentle offshore breeze, but it’s small. Tuesday the 15th is worth a look: both morning and afternoon offer a 6ft ESE swell with a clean offshore breeze and moderate energy (509 and 559). It’s a good, solid choice for the following week.

Summary:
- Best on offer: Wednesday the 2nd (morning and afternoon) for the massive, long-period groundswell and clean conditions. Strictly for experts.
- Best for a wider range: Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th. Glassy, clean, and solid size without being too heavy.

Get out there if you can, and keep an eye on that forecast—it can always change.
- Rusty

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