Blacks
Blacks sits in La Jolla, California. Famous spot on the California coast.
La Jolla
Famous spot
Spot intel
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Where it breaks
- Coordinates
- 32.8810, -117.2528
- Shore faces
- W
- Region
- La Jolla, California
Common questions
- What swell direction is best for Blacks?
- Blacks works best on a WSW to WNW swell. It also picks up S to SW swell.
- How big does Blacks need to be?
- Blacks is best in the 4-10ft range on a 12-20s period.
- What are the best conditions at Blacks?
- Light or offshore wind under about 8 knots, with the tide around 1-4ft.
- Where is Blacks?
- Blacks is a heavy submarine reef in La Jolla, California. The beach faces W.
- Does GhostFingers forecast Blacks?
- Yes. GhostFingers grades Blacks with a six-tier verdict from swell height, period, direction, tide, and wind. iPhone, summer 2026.
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Launching summer 2026.
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