Black's Beach
San Diego · United States
Surf spotgood for advanced surfers
The underwater canyon focuses the swell — noticeably bigger waves than the neighbouring beaches. Best wind — E.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Surf spot |
|---|---|
| Good for | advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | west |
| Working swell | from south — northwest |
| Coordinates | 32.879, -117.2528 |
FAQ
Is Black's Beach good for beginners?
Black's Beach is a spot for advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for Black's Beach today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#san-diego/blacks-beach. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — San Diego
- Imperial Beach Pier — Beach break by the pier, beginners and intermediates
- Tijuana Sloughs — surf spot, advanced surfers
- Coronado Beach — Mellow beach break, beginners
- Ocean Beach Pier — Beach break by the pier, beginners and intermediates
- Sunset Cliffs — Reefs under cliffs, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Mission Beach — Beach break by the jetty, beginners and intermediates
- Pacific Beach — Beach break by the pier Crystal Pier, beginners and intermediates
- Tourmaline — surf spot, beginners and intermediates
- Bird Rock — Reef break, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Windansea — Reef break, intermediates and advanced surfers
- La Jolla Shores — Mellow beach break in a bay, beginners
- Scripps Pier — Beach break by the pier, beginners and intermediates