Blacks Beach

Blacks Beach

San Diego County, California, USA
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Wave Quality

World Class

Wave Type

Beach-break

Swell Direction

NorthWest, West, SouthWest

Best Wind

East

Best Tide

Low and mid tide

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About

This is the best beachbreak in the county, and everyone knows it. The saving grace here is the long hike due to the sheer cliffs. It requires a time commitment that rules out most before-the-job or lunch-break sessions. There are three main peaks, shifting phantom peaks and sneaky insiders that work according to conditions. A deepwater canyon attracts most any swell with west in it and holds waves from 2 feet to as big as it gets.

Wave Characteristics

Wave QualityWorld Class
Wave TypeBeach-break
Wave DirectionRight and left
Wave Powerbarrel
BottomSandy
Swell SizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 5m / 16 ft and over

Ideal Conditions

Swell DirectionNorthWest, West, SouthWest
Best WindEast
Best Tide PositionLow and mid tide
Best Tide MovementFalling tide

Location & Access

AddressBlack's Beach, California 92037, USA
City / AreaSan Diego County
Zip Code92037
StateCalifornia
CountryUSA

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Blacks Beach Questions

What kind of wave is Blacks Beach?

Blacks Beach is a beach break with right and left waves over a sandy bottom.

How good is the surf at Blacks Beach?

Blacks Beach is rated world class for wave quality.

What swell works best at Blacks Beach?

Blacks Beach works best on a northwest, west, southwest swell. Swell size: starts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 5m / 16 ft and over.

What wind is best for Blacks Beach?

The best wind for Blacks Beach is east.

What tide is best for surfing Blacks Beach?

Blacks Beach works best at low and mid tide on falling tide.

Where can I stay near Blacks Beach?

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Where is Blacks Beach?

Blacks Beach is a surf spot in San Diego County, California, USA.