La Jolla, California, United States
Blacks Beach
Also known as Blacks
Advanced
Beach break
Sand bottom
Peels both
1–5 m
Mid tide
San Diego's premier big wave spot and one of the most powerful beach breaks in California. Blacks sits beneath the towering cliffs of Torrey Pines, with access via a steep trail or the long beach walk. The underwater canyon focuses swell energy, creating wedging peaks that can hold double-overhead surf. Also known as a clothing-optional beach. The break draws experienced surfers seeking powerful waves.
Hazards
Strong CurrentRemote
Conditions
- Best swell
- W, NW
- Best wind
- E, NE
- Season
- Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
- Wave size
- 1–5 m
- Wave quality
- Consistency
- Crowd
- Coordinates
- 32.8892, -117.2528
Facilities
Parking