Blacks Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve got the lowdown on what’s coming our way for Blacks Reef. Let’s cut straight to it.

We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, but don’t you worry – there are a couple of days that are gonna be absolutely firing. The water’s sitting at 55°, which is a touch colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want the thick rubber.

The opening number on Friday the 28th is just a tease. We’ve got a clean 4ft of south swell rolling in with a solid 13-second period, and the combined energy is moderate (557). The wind is cross-off from the north, so it’ll be a bit lumpy. It’s surfable, but nothing to get too excited about. The rating is low; it’s a marginal call.

Things start to look better on Saturday the 29th. The swell drops to 3ft from the south, but the wind swings offshore from the north-northeast all day, both morning and afternoon. That means clean, smooth waves. The energy drops to a moderate 270 and 239, so it’s not powerful, but for a beginner-friendly reef break like this, it’s a good little session.

Sunday the 30th is a write-off. Light, weak, and messy onshore winds from the west and west-southwest. The swell is tiny and the energy is poor (123 dropping to 57). Save your energy.

Monday the 31st is where we start to see some real meat in the forecast. The morning is a bit of a mess with a 10ft south-southwest swell and strong onshore wind – that’s too big and blown out for this spot. But Monday afternoon? That’s a standout. The swell drops to a clean 8ft from the south, with a solid 11-second period. The wind goes glassy. Zero wind. The combined energy is a very strong 1630, so there’s plenty of push. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. If you’ve got the skills, be on it.

Tuesday the 1st of September is a washout. Big swell (8ft to 13ft) but with strong onshore south-southwest winds. It’s a mess. Skip it.

The best on offer right now is Wednesday the 2nd of September. We’ve got a solid 10ft to 8ft south swell, with a long 12-second period. The combined energy is massive (2326 to 2229) – that’s serious power. But the real kicker is the wind: light offshore from the north and north-northwest, keeping it clean all day. This is an excellent day for experienced surfers only. The water will be powerful and the sets will have some serious grunt. This is the one to circle.

Thursday the 3rd is still very good, but a step down. Swell drops to 6ft with a 12-second period, and the energy is still strong (871). The wind is cross-off from the northwest, so it’s clean. A good day for a wide range of surfers.

Things fade after that. Friday the 4th through to Tuesday the 8th is a run of small, weak, or blown-out conditions. Swell drops below 3ft, the energy is weak, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-off at best. Not worth the paddle.

We get a little glimmer on Wednesday the 10th of September. Thursday afternoon sees a 4ft south swell with a 12-second period and glassy conditions. The energy is moderate (418). That’s a worthwhile session if you’re hanging out for a wave, but it’s not a standout.

Then we get one more crazy blip on Friday the 11th of September. The morning forecast shows a massive 13ft south-southwest swell with a short 10-second period and clean offshore wind. The energy is enormous (2792). But here’s the thing – that’s too big for Blacks Reef. The forecast literally says it’s too big for this break. For experts only, and even then, it might be a close-out. After that, it’s back to small and messy.

So, the takeaway? Wednesday the 2nd of September is your day. Clean, powerful, consistent south swell with light offshore wind. Get out there. Monday afternoon the 31st of August is also excellent if you can make it. The rest of the window is mostly flat or blown out, with a few fun but not essential windows.

Stay salty,
Rusty

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