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Black's Beach  //  La Jolla, California, United States

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Quite possibly the best beach break in California, Blacks requires a long, but scenic hike down some steep cliffs. There is almost always something to ride at the end of the hike unless it is blown out and because of the underwater canyon, it is usually a few feet bigger here than everywhere else. The wave can be tricky to read and clean up sets happen regularly when it is big. Black's is a powerful wave that breaks year round.

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BEST SEASON Winter
BREAK TYPE Beach
BOTTOM TYPE Sand
WATER QUALITY Good
BEST TIDE Low to Medium
ABILITY LEVEL Intermediate to Advanced
LEFTS/RIGHTS Left & Right
BEST SWELL West, Northwest, Southwest
HAZARDS That naked guy hiding behind the
The surf here is just sick and gets pumping w/ the right swell. Not the easiest to get to but definitely worth the hike. btw, don't go just for the nude beach.... you'll be seriously disappointed!
blumatrix
Somewhat difficult access makes going for a quick surf a challenge, but Black's is well worth the short hike down. Just don't get distracted by the onshore nudity.
Pankatilius


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