Blacks

Blacks

Santa Cruz, California, USA
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Wave Quality

Normal

Wave Type

Sand-bar

Swell Direction

NorthWest, West

Best Wind

East

Best Tide

High tide only

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About

Blacks Beach, nestled in Santa Cruz, California, offers surfable left-hand barrels that rise from a sandy bottom, best approached at high tide during a northwest or west swell. The waves, powerful and demanding, start working at a modest 3 feet and can hold up to over 6 feet, making it a playground for seasoned surfers. Accessible via steep trails and flanked by formidable cliffs, the beach retains an air of mystery, often shrouded in the whispers of those who dare to ride its churning waters. It is a place where the ocean's allure meets the ruggedness of the land, beckoning only the brave to paddle out.

Wave Characteristics

Wave QualityNormal
Wave TypeSand-bar
Wave DirectionLeft
Wave Powerbarrel
BottomSandy
Swell SizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+

Ideal Conditions

Swell DirectionNorthWest, West
Best WindEast
Best Tide PositionHigh tide only
Best Tide MovementRising and falling tides

Location & Access

Address180 14th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA
City / AreaSanta Cruz
Zip Code95062
StateCalifornia
CountryUSA

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Blacks Questions

What kind of wave is Blacks?

Blacks is a sand-bar break with left waves over a sandy bottom.

How good is the surf at Blacks?

Blacks is rated normal for wave quality.

What swell works best at Blacks?

Blacks works best on a northwest, west swell. Swell size: starts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+.

What wind is best for Blacks?

The best wind for Blacks is east.

What tide is best for surfing Blacks?

Blacks works best at high tide only on rising and falling tides.

Where can I stay near Blacks?

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Where is Blacks?

Blacks is a surf spot in Santa Cruz, California, USA.