Blacks Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, listen up. We’ve only got one spot on the radar for this whole 16-day stretch, and that’s Blacks Reef. It’s a reliable little reef setup, exposed to the south swell, and it’s beginner friendly, which is a nice change of pace. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild to report there.

The week starts quiet. Tuesday the 11th is a write-off – messy, choppy, poor conditions all day. Not worth a paddle.

Wednesday the 12th morning shows a bit of life. We’ve got a clean 5ft swell rolling in from the SSE, period around 8 seconds, with light offshore NE wind. That’s your first real window. The combined energy is moderate (232), and it’ll be clean. It’s not big, but it’s surfable and the wind is right.

Thursday the 13th morning is similar: 3ft from the SE, 9-second period, still with that nice offshore NNE breeze. Clean again, gentle energy (204). Afternoon gets a bit cross-off and windier, so morning is the call.

Friday the 14th morning holds onto that 3ft SE swell, period dropping to 8 seconds, but the wind stays offshore from the NE. It’s clean but ordinary – surfable if you’re keen, but nothing to write home about.

Now, Saturday the 15th sees the swell bump up to 7ft from the ESE, period 8 seconds. The energy gets meaty (588), but the wind is a fresh cross-off, so it’s clean. This is a solid option for the experienced crew. The swell is getting over 5ft, so not for beginners. Keep an eye on the rain though. Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th get blown out and messy with onshore gales and big, unsurfable swell over 10ft. A hard pass.

The next standout window doesn’t arrive until Friday the 21st. That afternoon is looking absolutely glassy with a 7ft S swell, period a very long 16 seconds. That’s groundswell, and it’s going to wrap into Blacks Reef beautifully. The energy is strong (2193), and with glassy conditions, this is the best of the entire forecast. This is for experienced surfers only, as the size and power are serious.

Saturday the 22nd keeps the S swell around 6ft to 7ft, 12-second periods, with light cross winds. It’s good but not as clean as Friday.

Then, Monday the 24th morning is another cracker. Glassy conditions, a solid 7ft S swell with a very long 14-second period. Energy is strong (1922), and it’s clean. This is your second best shout, but again, it’s for the experienced lot.

The last few days tail off with dropping swell and increasing onshore winds, so the fun is done by then.

So, the standout call is Friday afternoon the 21st and Monday morning the 24th at Blacks Reef. Big, clean, powerful south groundswell. If you’ve got the skills, that’s where you want to be.

Rusty.

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