Blacks Beach Surf Report & Forecast

Twin Lakes, California

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Current Surf Conditions at Blacks Beach

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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline (Week)

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10:00 AM America/Los_Angeles
Surf Quality: EXCELLENT
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🌬️ WIND

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E
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2
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
6.3
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
6.3ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
15s
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WIND GUSTS
2kt
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AIR TEMP
21°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
0.9ft @
14s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
EXCELLENT
Excellent conditions right now! Pumping 6.3ft swell with long-period 15s ground swell with glassy conditions

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details

Sunday

Nov 8
EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 6.2-6.5ft 💨 2-5kt 🌡️ 15-23°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
EXCELLENT
6.3ft16sWNW3ktNNE3kt15°C18°C0mm
1:00 AM
EXCELLENT
6.3ft16sWNW3ktNNE2kt15°C18°C0mm
2:00 AM
EXCELLENT
6.4ft16sWNW2ktNNE2kt15°C18°C0mm
3:00 AM
EXCELLENT
6.4ft16sWNW2ktNNE2kt15°C18°C0mm
4:00 AM
EXCELLENT
6.4ft16sWNW2ktNNE2kt15°C18°C0mm
5:00 AM
EXCELLENT
6.4ft16sWNW3ktNNE3kt15°C18°C0mm
6:00 AM
EXCELLENT
6.4ft15sWNW3ktNE3kt15°C18°C0mm
7:00 AM
EXCELLENT
6.4ft15sWNW4ktNE4kt15°C18°C0mm
8:00 AM
EXCELLENT
6.4ft15sWNW3ktENE3kt17°C18°C0mm
9:00 AM
EXCELLENT
6.3ft15sWNW2ktENE3kt19°C18°C0mm
10:00 AM
EXCELLENT
6.3ft15sWNW2ktE2kt21°C18°C0mm
11:00 AM
EXCELLENT
6.3ft15sWNW3ktSE3kt22°C18°C0mm
12:00 PM
EXCELLENT
6.4ft15sWNW4ktSSW3kt22°C18°C0mm
1:00 PM
EXCELLENT
6.4ft15sWNW5ktWSW4kt23°C18°C0mm
2:00 PM
EXCELLENT
6.4ft15sWNW5ktW5kt22°C18°C0mm
3:00 PM
EXCELLENT
6.4ft15sWNW5ktW6kt22°C18°C0mm
4:00 PM
EXCELLENT
6.5ft14sWNW5ktWNW7kt21°C18°C0mm
5:00 PM
EXCELLENT
6.4ft14sWNW5ktNNW7kt20°C18°C0mm
6:00 PM
EXCELLENT
6.4ft14sWNW4ktNNE6kt18°C18°C0mm
7:00 PM
EXCELLENT
6.3ft14sWNW3ktENE5kt17°C18°C0mm
8:00 PM
EXCELLENT
6.3ft14sWNW3ktNE5kt16°C18°C0mm
9:00 PM
EXCELLENT
6.3ft14sWNW3ktNNE4kt16°C18°C0mm
10:00 PM
EXCELLENT
6.3ft14sWNW3ktN4kt15°C18°C0mm
11:00 PM
EXCELLENT
6.2ft14sWNW3ktN5kt15°C18°C0mm

Monday

Nov 9
EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 5.1-9.0ft 💨 0-4kt 🌡️ 14-23°C

Tuesday

Nov 10
EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 6.1-9.1ft 💨 2-7kt 🌡️ 14-22°C

Wednesday

Nov 11
EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 5.0-5.9ft 💨 2-4kt 🌡️ 14-23°C

Thursday

Nov 12
EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 5.2-5.9ft 💨 1-5kt 🌡️ 15-25°C

Friday

Nov 13
EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 4.9-6.8ft 💨 1-5kt 🌡️ 16-23°C

Saturday

Nov 14
EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 6.7-7.0ft 💨 0-5kt 🌡️ 14-21°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:6.3ft @ 14s
Wind Conditions:0-5kt NNE
Water Temperature:18-19°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Black’s Beach in San Diego is an exposed beach break known for its powerful, high-quality waves, especially during the winter months from November to March, with January often delivering the best conditions. It performs best with west to northwest swells and light offshore winds from the east or northeast. The spot works across all tides but is often best during mid tide. While less crowded due to its steep hike in, the lineup can still be competitive, and strong currents and shorebreak make it challenging for beginners.

Best Swell Direction: S
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: Village: Twin Lakes | County: Santa Cruz County | State: California | Country: United States | Postcode: 95062 | Road: 14th Avenue | Full Address: 14th Avenue, Swan Lake Garden, Twin Lakes, Santa Cruz County, California, 95062, United States

Ideal Conditions

This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.

Ideal Swell DirectionWNW
Ideal Wind DirectionE

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