Blacks Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty comin' at ya from the Blacks Reef area. Let's talk about what's on the cards over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we've got some solid, clean surf on the horizon. That first call on Monday the 24th of August is a ripper. We're looking at a clean 4ft swell from the south with a light cross-off breeze, making for some real nice, organized lines. The water's a bit colder than usual for this time of year, sitting at 53°F, so you'll want the extra rubber. Wave energy is moderate at 714.

Tuesday morning the 25th gets a bit mixed up with some lumpy cross-shore conditions, but hang in there. The arvo on Tuesday is where it's at – glassy conditions, E wind at just 6 mph, and a clean 4ft south swell. That's a proper session. Wednesday the 26th keeps that good form rolling with clean surf all day, cross-off winds, and a solid 3ft to 3ft south groundswell with a long period of 16-18 seconds. That long period energy (525-548) means the waves will have some punch and shape, but might get a bit straight at the peak – best to work the corners.

Thursday the 27th sees the swell bump up a fair bit, with 6ft to 7ft south swell. The energy gets serious too, topping out at 2383 on the arvo. However, the winds turn cross-onshore and then cross, putting a bit of a chop on the face. It's still surfable, but not as clean as the days prior.

Now, Friday the 28th is a standout for the first week. Clean, gentle offshore wind from the north in the morning with a 5ft south swell (energy 920). That is the call of the week. Slightly big, clean, and pushing through nicely. By the weekend, things back off a bit. Saturday the 29th stays clean and offshore, but the swell drops to under 3ft. Still fun. Sunday the 30th is a write-off – tiny and weak, with rain showers.

There's a clear gap from the 30th of August through to the 31st. The surf gets very poor. Monday the 31st shows a pulse of windswell in the arvo at 10ft, but it's onshore, messy, and from the south at a short 7-second period. That's not for a regular board.

The beginning of September delivers a massive pulse of energy. Tuesday the 1st of September: a 13ft south swell with incredible energy (5861) and clean, offshore winds. This is huge. But – and it's a big but – at 13ft, this is only for the experts. This break will be maxing out. After that, a 10ft swell on the arvo, still clean. Wednesday and Thursday the 2nd and 3rd are smaller and cleaner, but nothing special.

Then, look out for Saturday the 5th of September. Another beast: a 20ft south swell with 10692 combined energy, glassy conditions. Again, expert territory only. Sunday the 6th of September morning sees it dropping to a still-mighty 10ft from the SSE, with clean offshore wind. That's the real standout for the second week – excellent for experienced surfers. Expect big, powerful sets.

The rest of the run into the 7th and 8th of September is a slow fade. Monday the 7th has a clean 4ft south swell in the morning, a nice little afterthought, but by Tuesday the 8th it's essentially flat with tiny 1ft dribble.

For the best of the best, I'm calling Friday the 28th of August morning – that's your clean, offshore, head-high treat. For the second week, dawn patrol on Sunday the 6th of September offers a proper big-wave session for those with the skill.

Rusty, signing off.

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