Blacks Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright crew, Rusty here with a look at what’s coming our way for the next couple of weeks. We’ve only got one spot on the radar this time, but it’s going to dish up a proper mix of conditions.

This is a reef break, exposed to the south, so it sucks up any southerly energy that rolls in. It’s a very consistent wave, which is a good thing, but it can also get a bit crowded at times. The water temp is sitting at 54°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit.

The first real chance to get wet kicks off on Wednesday, August 12th. The morning is looking alright with a 5ft swell from the SSE, but more importantly, we get a cross-offshore breeze from the NE at 9 mph. That’ll keep things clean. The swell energy is moderate at 274. It’s not a standout, but it’s a start.

Thursday, August 13th is where we see a bit of life. A 3ft SE swell with an offshore NNE breeze at 9 mph. Glassy, clean conditions. The energy is still moderate at 201. It’s a nice, small day for a beginner-friendly wave.

Now, if you’re looking for the best on offer in the near future, circle Saturday, August 15th on the calendar. The morning session is a winner: 7ft of east swell (period 8 seconds) with a cross-offshore ENE breeze. Wave energy is solid at 611. Expect clean, fun waves. The afternoon stays similar in size at 6ft, but a light cross-shore breeze may put a few ripples on the surface.

Things get a bit wild from Monday, August 17th through to Thursday, August 21st. That south swell really cranks up. Monday morning sees 10ft from the south, but it’s accompanied by strong onshore winds, making it a proper mess. This is expert-only territory and honestly, more interesting for the kite crew than paddle surfing.

The big stand-out, and the real highlight of the entire forecast, is Friday, August 21st. The morning is magic. We’ve got a 7ft south swell with a 13-second period (classic groundswell) and glassy conditions – offshore wind from the SSW at just 3 mph. The combined swell energy is a strong 1249. This is the one. The long period makes it better for this reef than a beach break, and with the wind off, it will be absolutely clean. It’s for experienced surfers at that size, but it’s the best wave we’re going to see.

Saturday, August 22nd morning also looks gorgeous. A 5ft south swell (11-second period) with glassy conditions from a light northerly. Energy is 714. A great follow-up session to Friday.

The final standout is Monday, August 24th afternoon: a 4ft SSE swell with a very long 14-second period and glassy conditions from the NNE. The energy is a solid 986. That long period will make for some proper, lined-up waves on the reef.

Tuesday, August 25th afternoon also gets a shout-out. A 5ft SSE swell with a 13-second period, glassy again. It’s for the experienced crew, but it’ll be clean.

After that, the winds get messy and the quality drops off. It’s been a good run, but it fades out.

Get on that Friday the 21st and Monday the 24th. That’s the gold.

Rusty.

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