Blacks Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of swell on the way for Blacks Reef, so let’s get into it.

The first proper surf of the window kicks off on Friday, August 21, and it’s a ripper. We’re looking at a groundswell from the south, a solid 6ft pushing through with a very long 16 second period. The energy is pumping, with a combined reading of 1914, so you’ll feel that power. Winds are light and cross-off from the NW, keeping the faces clean. This is serious stuff – the water temp is a bit colder than normal at 54°F, so don’t forget a wetsuit. This is a standout session for experienced surfers only; the power and size are no joke.

Saturday morning, the 22nd, drops back to 4ft from the south, still with a decent 12 second period. Winds stay light and cross-off, so it’s clean but the energy is more moderate at 425. It’s a good, manageable wave for the crew that hungrier.

Sunday, the 23rd, is a write-off. The swell drops to barely 2ft and the wind ramps up from the NW at 25 km/h, making it a mess. Best to sit this one out.

Monday, the 24th, brings a new pulse. The morning is messy with a cross-on wind, but keep an eye on the afternoon. The swell jumps to 8ft from the south with a very long 16 second period, and the energy is explosive at 2636. Winds go light and cross, so the shape should be there, but that size is only for the experts again.

Tuesday, the 25th, is a sweet spot. The morning is a bit average, but Tuesday afternoon is a gem. Swell is 4ft from the south with an 11 second period, and the wind goes glassy offshore from the NNE. That’s clean, lined-up surf for the masses.

The following week shows more promise. Thursday, August 27, afternoon is a standout with 5ft south swell, long 17 second period, 1569 energy, and light cross-off easterly winds. Friday, the 28th, holds similar quality with 6ft south swell in the morning, clean conditions, and strong energy.

The real highlight of the second week looks to be Tuesday, September 1. Morning and afternoon both have clean offshore winds, 5ft of south swell with a 14 second period, and solid energy around 774. It’s a long-range call, but it looks promising.

A couple of warnings: Wednesday, September 2, morning has a howling 40 km/h cross-off wind, making it windblown and ugly, but the afternoon cleans up nicely with a 5ft south swell and gentle offshore winds. The following days, September 3 and 4, are a total loss with onshore winds and rain.

The run finishes quietly on September 5 with small 3ft swell and clean conditions, but nothing to get excited about.

Overall, the best bets are the Friday the 21st punch for the experts, and the Tuesday afternoon the 25th for the everyday surfer. The second week’s Tuesday, September 1, is the one to circle on the calendar.

Rusty.

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