Blacks Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.91° N 117.26° W

Issued: 10 am 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Blacks Beach sea temperature is
20.7° C

2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Blacks Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Blacks Beach surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SSW swell with 904 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Blacks Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Blacks Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Blacks Beach in the next 16 days are 1.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 7th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 7th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 7th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Blacks Beach over the next 16 days.


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks for Blacks Beach.

Blacks Beach is the only spot we’re looking at, and the news isn’t great for surfers. The water temp is sitting at about 69°F at the start, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year – not a bad thing.

The first chance at anything rideable isn’t until Monday, July 6th, but it’s just barely worth a mention. The swell is a tiny 3ft from the SSW with moderate energy (540), but the wind is onshore, so it won’t be clean. Tuesday July 7th shows a slightly better 3ft SSW swell (877 energy), but again, the wind is onshore and the forecast is marginal.

The best of a poor bunch looks like Wednesday July 8th. Still small, with a 4ft SSW swell (840 energy), but the wind is lighter and goes cross-on, making it a bit more manageable. The waves are short period (16 seconds), so no real punch. It’s the only session that scores a little higher internally, but don’t expect much.

From Thursday July 9th through Friday July 17th, the swell completely drops out, with energy falling into the low to mid hundreds. It’s poor or marginal at best. The second week is rough, with swells barely reaching 1ft to 2ft and very weak energy. You’re not surfing.

There’s a small bump on Saturday July 18th with a 3ft SSW swell and 609 energy, and light cross-on winds. But that’s a long way out and the pattern’s been so bad I wouldn’t get excited.

For paddle surfers, this is a one to two-week lull. For kite surfers, the onshore winds and small chop might offer some play. Hang tough.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
2
1
1
3
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
0
2
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
20
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
239
239
217
352
273
587
326
339
485
659
491
768
659
651
675
545
481
568
428
405
405
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
15
WNW
10
NW
15
W
15
WNW
5
NW
15
W
15
W
5
WNW
15
WSW
10
W
5
W
10
SW
10
WSW
5
SW
15
SSW
15
SW
5
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
5
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
1:38PM1.19m
00:11AM1.43m
2:15PM1.26m
1:02AM1.24m
2:54PM1.36m
2:14AM1.05m
3:38PM1.47m
4:01AM0.89m
4:26PM1.60m
6:00AM0.86m
5:19PM1.74m
7:32AM0.92m
6:12PM1.89m
Low Tide
6:27PM0.78m
7:19AM0.10m
7:38PM0.76m
7:52AM0.23m
9:07PM0.68m
8:29AM0.38m
10:41PM0.51m
9:14AM0.52m
00:00AM0.28m
10:12AM0.64m
1:02AM0.03m
11:20AM0.72m
1:54AM-0.19m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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5:45
5:45
5:46
5:46
5:47
5:47
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:00
 mm
Temp °C
20
21
19
20
20
19
20
20
20
20
21
20
21
22
21
22
22
21
23
23
21
Feels °C
20
20
19
19
18
19
19
19
20
19
21
20
21
22
22
21
21
21
23
22
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
1
W
6
1
SSW
18
1
W
7
1.2
W
7
1.2
W
8
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
17
1.1
W
9
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
Energy kJ
239
239
217
352
273
587
326
322
81
659
100
152
181
651
675
190
481
568
428
405
405
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
W
5
0.7
W
6
0.7
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
16
1
W
7
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
16
1
W
8
1
W
9
1
SSW
16
0.9
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
10
0.5
W
8
Energy kJ
214
212
140
151
116
17
34
339
392
97
491
768
659
118
160
545
154
92
73
89
33
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
4
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.2
SSW
9
0.2
SSW
24
0.4
SSW
22
0.4
SSW
21
0.4
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
20
0.5
SSW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.4
S
19
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
21
Energy kJ
7
18
17
7
54
181
180
47
485
121
174
171
118
2
2
2
1
2
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.4
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.8
W
6
Energy kJ
6
5
5
6
49
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
Distance (km)
26
26
16
801
27
17
26
27
15
27
27
23
76
27
5
5
74
5
74
74
0
Best forecast wave conditions in San Diego County
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
2
3
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
2
2
4
2
2
4
3
2
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
5
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
6
6
5
5
4
6
5
5
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Information about the Blacks Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Blacks Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Blacks Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Blacks Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Blacks Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Blacks Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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