Blacks Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at what’s on offer for Blacks Reef over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, so don’t be in a rush. The first few days are pretty ordinary – the wind is mostly cross-off or cross, and the swell is small, ankle to knee high at best. The energy is weak (154), and the conditions are just not doing it for us. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild.

We’ll carry that into the weekend. Saturday the 5th is still small, with a short period swell of 8 seconds, and the wind is criss-crossing. Sunday the 6th shows a little pulse, but the morning is still a 1-out-of-10 kind of vibe. The combined energy nudges up a bit (135), but it’s still messy. Monday the 7th is a write-off with onshore wind and rain.

Now, Tuesday the 8th – that’s when things get real, but not in a good way. The swell jumps to 10ft out of the south, but the wind is howling onshore at 22 mph. The energy is massive (2813), but it’s a washing machine. Definitely not for beginners – this is big, messy, and only for the brave. That afternoon, the wind is on, and the swell is still 8ft.

Wednesday the 9th sees the swell drop back but the wind is still cross-onshore, making it lumpy. The energy is moderate (233). Nothing to write home about.

Things start to look up a bit on Thursday the 10th. The morning has a cross-off breeze and a long period groundswell of 14 seconds. The swell is small at 2ft, but that long period, combined with clean wind, makes it a sneaky small-wave option. The energy is moderate (233). It’s marginal, but for a log or a longboard, it might be fun.

Friday the 11th is a mess again: rain, strong onshore wind, and building swell. The afternoon is a no-go for paddling – that 8ft south swell with 22 mph onshore wind is more of a kiteboarder’s playground.

The first real standout is Saturday the 12th of September. The morning looks promising. We’re looking at a solid 7ft south swell, with a period of 12 seconds, and the wind is a light, cross-off breeze from the north-northwest. The energy is very strong (1258). This is a good, clean groundswell for experienced surfers, as it’s over 5ft. The afternoon wind shifts cross-shore and the swell remains around 7ft, still with good energy (1174). It’s the best window of the first week.

Sunday the 13th turns ugly again. Big swell, 10ft, but onshore winds. Monday the 14th is the same story with a strong breeze.

Then, after a lull, the second standout window appears. Tuesday the 15th of September. The morning is glassy. Dead calm. The swell is 4ft from the south, period of 11 seconds. The energy is moderate (349), but the glassy conditions make it a dream. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-off breeze. This is a great day for all levels – the size is manageable. The day after, Wednesday the 16th, is smaller but still glassy in the morning.

The last big call is for Thursday the 17th of September. The morning has a 6ft south swell, and the wind is a light cross-off. The energy is strong (821). The afternoon improves to 6ft and 12 seconds, with clean cross-off wind and very strong energy (1054). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The wind stays clean, and the swell has good power.

After that, it fades out for the weekend with onshore wind and rain.

So, if you’re picking your days, Saturday the 12th and Thursday the 17th are the ones to circle. Tuesday the 15th is the pick for a relaxed, glassy session. Blacks Reef can get crowded, so keep that in mind.

Rusty.

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