Blacks Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it. This is Rusty, and I've got the goods for you on Blacks Reef.

First off, we're looking at a bit of a slow start. The week kicks off on Monday, September 7th, with some tiny, weak swell and messy conditions. Not worth paddling out for. That 1ft swell from the south has a super long 16-second period, which for a reef like this would be interesting, but the cross-onshore wind and poor energy (91) just kill it. You'll want to wait for the afternoon, where it cleans right up with a glassy surface. The swell bumps to 4ft from the SSE, and the period drops to a short 6 seconds, but the combined energy is moderate at 198. It's surfable, but very ordinary.

Tuesday the 8th is a write-off. Strong onshore winds and a big, messy 12ft swell. That's too much power (1820 energy) for this spot, and the conditions are just poor. Wednesday the 9th isn't much better, with a clean sky but a cross-onshore wind messing up a 5ft SSE swell. We get a little window Thursday afternoon with some clean, cross-offshore winds on a tiny 2ft SE swell, but it's really not worth getting excited about.

Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th are dominated by onshore winds and a building swell. Friday sees an 8ft S swell with 810 energy, but the onshore wind makes it a messy close-out. Saturday is similar, with a big 8ft SSW swell and 560 energy in the morning. The afternoon shows a slight improvement, with the swell swinging more south and the period stretching to 9 seconds, pushing energy to 1412, but it's still blown out.

Now, hold onto your board, because Sunday, September 13th is the standout. The morning looks absolutely epic for the experienced crew. We're talking a massive 12ft S swell with a very long 16-second period and a massive 5486 combined energy. The wind is light and cross-onshore, but the report says wind and tide are favorable. This is a powerful, long-period groundswell hitting an exposed reef. It's going to be big, powerful, and perfect for experts only. Beginners, stay far, far away. This is a day for the charger, but the afternoon gets messy again as the wind swings onshore.

After that peak, we get a nice clean-up. Monday, September 14th afternoon is a gem for experienced surfers. A solid 7ft S swell with a 13-second period and 1555 energy, paired with a light cross-offshore breeze. That's clean, lined-up reef surf. Tuesday, September 15th is also a good day for all levels, with a smaller 4ft S swell, a 12-second period, and glassy to clean conditions in the morning and afternoon.

The rest of the week and into the next sees the swell drop right off. We get some tiny, clean waves in the mornings from Wednesday the 16th onward, but nothing that will get your heart pumping. The energy is weak, well under 200. There's a bit of a pulse of onshore wind and a 4ft S swell on Friday the 18th, but it's messy.

So, to sum it up: your best bet is the early morning of Sunday, September 13th for the experienced surfers looking for a serious, powerful groundswell session. For the more manageable, clean conditions, target the afternoon of Monday, September 14th. The rest of the window is mostly small and average.

Rusty.

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