Blackies Surf Forecast, Orange County, California
Orange County, California
Current Conditions
Very PoorWave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
10.9s
Wind
13mph
S / Gusts 18mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.7ft @ 3sSSE
Secondary
0.7ft @ 10sS
Tertiary
0.5ft @ 11sSSW
Wind Swell
0.5ft @ 2sWNW
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Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 310-1ft
Very Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 10-1ft
Very PoorA slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light E winds.
6am9am12pm3pm
10s S|5-8mph W
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
PoorSlim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 8mph from the NW.
6am9am12pm3pm
10s S|8-9mph WNW
Forecast Charts
Blackies Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SSW
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall
Blackies is a longboard culture wave between the 28th Street jetty and Newport Pier, named for the historic bar that once stood on the shore. Peaky sandbars create fun noseriding sections on smaller days and the wave can get surprisingly hollow and powerful on solid swells. While beginners gravitate here on mellow days, Blackies has a dedicated longboard crew and a cultural identity that rewards intermediate-level wave knowledge.
Crowded during peak timesOccasional strong currents
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Blackies Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Blackies?
The current wave height at Blackies is 0-1ft with a 10.9s swell period. Wind is S at 13mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Blackies surf forecast?
Our Blackies forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at Blackies?
The current breaking wave height at Blackies is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.7ft SSE primary swell at 3s, a 0.7ft S secondary swell at 10s, a 0.5ft SSW tertiary swell at 11s, a 0.5ft WNW wind swell swell at 2s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Blackies?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Blackies is Thursday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 3ft waves, a 5.65s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.