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Torrey Pines/Blacks Beach Surf Forecast, San Diego County, California

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San Diego County, California

Scripps Pier/La Jolla1-2ftHorseshoe1-2ftWindansea Beach1-2ft
Torrey Pines/Blacks Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
14.35s
Wind
6mph
SW / Gusts 8mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.8ft @ 11sSSW
Secondary
0.7ft @ 14sSW
Tertiary
0.7ft @ 3sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light S winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|4mph S
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with gentle S breeze.

6am9am12pm3pm
13s SSW|5-8mph WNW
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
Fair

Consistent 2-3ft surf through the day on WSW swell at 11s with gentle WNW breeze.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s S|5-7mph WNW
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Torrey Pines/Blacks Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Advanced
Crowd
Heavy
Best Swell
SW
Best Wind
E
Season
Winter

Blacks Beach is one of the heaviest beach breaks in Southern California, where underwater Scripps Canyon and La Jolla Canyon funnel swell energy directly into the break, amplifying wave size 1.5-2x larger than surrounding beaches. Three defined peaks produce dredging barrels — South Peak's left, Middle Peak's A-frames, and North Peak's deep right. The steep 300-foot cliff descent is the only access. Not for beginners under any circumstances.

Heavy powerful wavesStrong currents from canyonSteep cliff access (300+ feet)Aggressive competitive lineupNo easy exit

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Torrey Pines/Blacks Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Torrey Pines/Blacks Beach?
The current wave height at Torrey Pines/Blacks Beach is 1-2ft with a 14.35s swell period. Wind is SW at 6mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Torrey Pines/Blacks Beach surf forecast?
Our Torrey Pines/Blacks Beach 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 Torrey Pines/Blacks Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Torrey Pines/Blacks Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.8ft SSW primary swell at 11s, a 0.7ft SW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.7ft S tertiary swell at 3s. 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 Torrey Pines/Blacks Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Torrey Pines/Blacks Beach is Thursday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 4ft waves, a 12.65s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.