Blacks Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.80° E

Blacks Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 31 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Blacks Reef sea temperature is
15.3°C
0.2° 

Blacks Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Blacks Reef surf forecast from 31 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 1 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 1 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s period, S swell with 1,629 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 1 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Blacks Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Blacks Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 01) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Blacks Reef in the next 16 days are 2.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 01) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 05) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 1st Nov)8ft (2.4m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 1st Nov)8ft (2.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 1st Nov)8ft (2.4m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Blacks Reef over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
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Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SSW
12
2.5
S
12
2
S
12
1.7
S
12
1.2
S
12
0.9
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.4
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
16
0.3
SSW
14
0.5
S
14
0.8
S
14
0.8
S
14
0.7
S
13
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3219
1944
1129
816
380
178
90
27
6
5
19
37
107
253
261
166
86
48
45
25
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
5
NW
5
N
20
NNE
15
NNW
10
NW
20
NW
15
NW
10
NW
20
ENE
10
W
5
S
10
SSE
5
NNW
10
NE
25
NE
15
NNE
10
NNE
35
NE
20
NNE
Wind State
on
glassy
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
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off
cross-off
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High Tide
11:00PM1.72m
11:22AM1.83m
11:55PM1.68m
12:22PM1.77m
00:51AM1.63m
1:21PM1.71m
1:48AM1.58m
2:17PM1.67m
2:47AM1.55m
3:11PM1.63m
3:45AM1.55m
4:05PM1.60m
Low Tide
4:51PM0.12m
5:09AM0.12m
5:48PM0.10m
6:06AM0.11m
6:45PM0.09m
7:03AM0.11m
7:42PM0.10m
8:00AM0.14m
8:36PM0.13m
8:58AM0.19m
9:30PM0.18m
9:57AM0.24m
10:22PM0.24m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Blacks Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Blacks Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Blacks Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Blacks Reef surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Blacks Reef) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Blacks Reef may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Blacks Reef is 50 km (31 miles) from the city of Gisborne. If you plan a holiday in Gisborne and Mahia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Gisborne. Gisborne has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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