The Wave
Works best on W-WNW groundswells with light E-ESE offshore breezes.
Low to mid tides usually groom the barrels although very large swell tends to be less tide-sensitive.
Surf GuideCalifornia
Blacks Beach
A heavy, hollow La Jolla beachbreak powered by a deep submarine canyon that funnels west-to-northwest groundswells into fast, often barreling peaks beneath 300-ft cliffs. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Blacks Beach in California.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationCalifornia, US
Live conditions
- Waves 3-4 ft+
- Period 14 s
- Wind W 8 kt
Tide curve (forecast)
1.8 ftfalling
- Low0.1 ft
- High5.0 ft
- Low1.2 ft
- High5.4 ft
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Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
Steep, unstable cliffs and a long, exposed hike keep lineups smaller but demand a committed exit plan.
Strong rip currents and powerful shorebreak are common hazards.
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