Scripps Pier ↗
Scripps Institution of Oceanography / Surfline · about 1.8 km from the catalogue pin · video-page
Scripps Pier and La Jolla Shores cameras on the university’s page.
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Black’s Main surf forecast & spot guide
Surf, wind and tide context for Black’s Main, Torrey / Black’s. Read the spot profile, compare forecasts and open the same break in the atlas.
Forecast & tide at a glance
Estimated surf face · feet · Pacific time. The existing PureSurfers face-estimation engine; not a measured or calibrated breaking-wave report.
Estimated surf face1.7 ftOlder cached forecast Fri Oct 2, 10:00am Pacific
Coastal wind2.2 mphNW from · older cache
NOAA tide reference—MLLW · not loaded
Coastal wind retrieved Fri Oct 2, 9:04am · older cache. This is regional modeled wind, not a beach measurement.
Source retrievals: GFS Oct 2, 9:04am (older cache) · ECMWF Oct 2, 9:04am (older cache) · MFWAM Oct 2, 9:04am (older cache). Retrieval time is not the model issue time. This page combines all available cached model families; map model selections are separate.
Seven-day overview
| Pacific day | Estimated surf face | Mean wind | Hours available |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri Oct 2 | 1.7 ft | 5.0 mph | 14/14 |
| Sat Oct 3 | 1.4 ft | 5.7 mph | 14/14 |
| Sun Oct 4 | 1.2 ft | 6.9 mph | 14/14 |
| Mon Oct 5 | 1.2 ft | 7.1 mph | 14/14 |
| Tue Oct 6 | 1.4 ft | 5.5 mph | 14/14 |
| Wed Oct 7 | 1.8 ft | 5.0 mph | 14/14 |
| Thu Oct 8 | 2.1 ft | 4.8 mph | 14/14 |
Hourly details · next 72 hours
| Pacific time | Estimated surf face | Model range | Set proxy | Swell from | Wind | Tide MLLW | Models |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 10:00am | 1.7 ft | 0.0–2.6 ft | 2.6 ft | WSW · 10.7 s | 2.2 mph NW | — | 3 |
| Fri 11:00am | 1.7 ft | 0.0–2.6 ft | 2.6 ft | WSW · 10.8 s | 5.5 mph WNW | — | 3 |
| Fri 12:00pm | 1.7 ft | 0.0–2.6 ft | 2.6 ft | WSW · 10.9 s | 8.1 mph W | — | 3 |
| Fri 1:00pm | 1.7 ft | 0.0–2.6 ft | 2.6 ft | WSW · 9.3 s | 9.1 mph WNW | — | 3 |
| Fri 2:00pm | 1.7 ft | 0.0–2.6 ft | 2.5 ft | WSW · 9.1 s | 7.4 mph WNW | — | 3 |
| Fri 3:00pm | 1.7 ft | 0.0–2.6 ft | 2.5 ft | WSW · 9.1 s | 8.1 mph NW | — | 3 |
| Fri 4:00pm | 1.6 ft | 0.0–2.5 ft | 2.5 ft | WSW · 9.1 s | 8.6 mph NW | — | 3 |
| Fri 5:00pm | 1.6 ft | 0.0–2.5 ft | 2.5 ft | WSW · 9.2 s | 6.4 mph NW | — | 3 |
| Fri 6:00pm | 1.6 ft | 0.0–2.5 ft | 2.4 ft | WSW · 9.3 s | 5.1 mph NW | — | 3 |
| Fri 7:00pm | 1.6 ft | 0.0–2.5 ft | 2.4 ft | WSW · 9.4 s | 2.9 mph WNW | — | 3 |
| Fri 8:00pm | 1.6 ft | 0.0–2.4 ft | 2.3 ft | WSW · 9.5 s | 3.1 mph NW | — | 3 |
| Fri 9:00pm | 1.6 ft | 0.0–2.4 ft | 2.3 ft | WSW · 9.5 s | 2.2 mph NW | — | 3 |
| Fri 10:00pm | 1.5 ft | 0.0–2.4 ft | 2.3 ft | WSW · 9.5 s | 3.2 mph WNW | — | 3 |
| Fri 11:00pm | 1.5 ft | 0.0–2.4 ft | 2.3 ft | WSW · 9.4 s | 1.0 mph SW | — | 3 |
| Sat 12:00am | 1.5 ft | 0.0–2.4 ft | 2.3 ft | WSW · 9.5 s | 1.3 mph SSW | — | 3 |
| Sat 1:00am | 1.5 ft | 0.0–2.3 ft | 2.3 ft | WSW · 9.5 s | 1.8 mph WSW | — | 3 |
| Sat 2:00am | 1.5 ft | 0.0–2.3 ft | 2.3 ft | WSW · 9.6 s | 0.7 mph SSE | — | 3 |
| Sat 3:00am | 1.5 ft | 0.0–2.3 ft | 2.3 ft | WSW · 9.6 s | 1.9 mph E | — | 3 |
| Sat 4:00am | 1.5 ft | 0.0–2.3 ft | 2.2 ft | WSW · 9.7 s | 3.3 mph ESE | — | 3 |
| Sat 5:00am | 1.5 ft | 0.0–2.3 ft | 2.2 ft | WSW · 9.8 s | 1.9 mph ESE | — | 3 |
| Sat 6:00am | 1.5 ft | 0.0–2.3 ft | 2.2 ft | WSW · 9.8 s | 6.2 mph ESE | — | 3 |
| Sat 7:00am | 1.5 ft | 0.0–2.2 ft | 2.2 ft | WSW · 9.8 s | 4.0 mph E | — | 3 |
| Sat 8:00am | 1.5 ft | 0.0–2.2 ft | 2.2 ft | WSW · 9.8 s | 3.5 mph E | — | 3 |
| Sat 9:00am | 1.4 ft | 0.0–2.2 ft | 2.2 ft | WSW · 10.0 s | 0.9 mph ENE | — | 3 |
| Sat 10:00am | 1.4 ft | 0.0–2.2 ft | 2.1 ft | WSW · 10.1 s | 0.5 mph ESE | — | 3 |
| Sat 11:00am | 1.4 ft | 0.0–2.1 ft | 2.1 ft | WSW · 10.3 s | 5.4 mph WSW | — | 3 |
| Sat 12:00pm | 1.4 ft | 0.0–2.1 ft | 2.0 ft | WSW · 10.4 s | 5.0 mph W | — | 3 |
| Sat 1:00pm | 1.4 ft | 0.0–2.1 ft | 2.0 ft | WSW · 10.5 s | 6.4 mph W | — | 3 |
| Sat 2:00pm | 1.3 ft | 0.0–2.1 ft | 2.0 ft | WSW · 10.5 s | 8.1 mph WNW | — | 3 |
| Sat 3:00pm | 1.3 ft | 0.0–2.1 ft | 2.0 ft | WSW · 10.4 s | 8.5 mph NW | — | 3 |
| Sat 4:00pm | 1.3 ft | 0.0–2.1 ft | 2.0 ft | WSW · 10.2 s | 10.4 mph NW | — | 3 |
| Sat 5:00pm | 1.3 ft | 0.0–2.1 ft | 2.0 ft | WSW · 10.1 s | 9.0 mph NW | — | 3 |
| Sat 6:00pm | 1.3 ft | 0.0–2.1 ft | 2.0 ft | WSW · 10.0 s | 8.0 mph NW | — | 3 |
| Sat 7:00pm | 1.3 ft | 0.0–2.1 ft | 1.9 ft | WSW · 10.0 s | 4.2 mph SSW | — | 3 |
| Sat 8:00pm | 1.3 ft | 0.0–2.1 ft | 1.9 ft | WSW · 10.1 s | 4.3 mph SW | — | 3 |
| Sat 9:00pm | 1.3 ft | 0.0–2.1 ft | 1.9 ft | WSW · 10.2 s | 4.8 mph SSW | — | 3 |
| Sat 10:00pm | 1.3 ft | 0.0–2.0 ft | 1.9 ft | WSW · 10.3 s | 4.3 mph S | — | 3 |
| Sat 11:00pm | 1.2 ft | 0.0–2.0 ft | 1.9 ft | WSW · 10.5 s | 5.4 mph S | — | 3 |
| Sun 12:00am | 1.2 ft | 0.0–2.0 ft | 1.8 ft | WSW · 10.6 s | 4.0 mph S | — | 3 |
| Sun 1:00am | 1.2 ft | 0.0–1.9 ft | 1.8 ft | WSW · 10.7 s | 6.1 mph SSE | — | 3 |
| Sun 2:00am | 1.2 ft | 0.0–1.8 ft | 1.8 ft | SW · 10.8 s | 5.0 mph SSE | — | 3 |
| Sun 3:00am | 1.2 ft | 0.0–1.8 ft | 1.8 ft | SW · 10.9 s | 4.3 mph ESE | — | 3 |
| Sun 4:00am | 1.2 ft | 0.0–1.8 ft | 1.8 ft | SW · 11.0 s | 5.7 mph ESE | — | 3 |
| Sun 5:00am | 1.2 ft | 0.0–1.8 ft | 1.8 ft | SW · 11.1 s | 5.0 mph E | — | 3 |
| Sun 6:00am | 1.2 ft | 0.0–1.8 ft | 1.8 ft | SW · 11.7 s | 6.2 mph ENE | — | 3 |
| Sun 7:00am | 1.1 ft | 0.0–1.8 ft | 1.7 ft | SW · 11.8 s | 6.0 mph ENE | — | 3 |
| Sun 8:00am | 1.1 ft | 0.0–1.8 ft | 1.7 ft | SW · 11.8 s | 5.2 mph E | — | 3 |
| Sun 9:00am | 1.1 ft | 0.0–1.8 ft | 1.7 ft | SW · 11.9 s | 6.1 mph E | — | 3 |
| Sun 10:00am | 1.2 ft | 0.0–1.9 ft | 1.7 ft | SW · 11.9 s | 4.5 mph ESE | — | 3 |
| Sun 11:00am | 1.2 ft | 0.0–1.9 ft | 1.7 ft | SW · 12.0 s | 3.0 mph SSW | — | 3 |
| Sun 12:00pm | 1.2 ft | 0.0–1.9 ft | 1.8 ft | SW · 12.0 s | 6.3 mph SSW | — | 3 |
| Sun 1:00pm | 1.2 ft | 0.0–1.9 ft | 1.8 ft | SW · 12.0 s | 9.0 mph S | — | 3 |
| Sun 2:00pm | 1.2 ft | 0.0–1.9 ft | 1.8 ft | SW · 12.0 s | 9.8 mph SW | — | 3 |
| Sun 3:00pm | 1.2 ft | 0.0–2.0 ft | 1.8 ft | SW · 11.9 s | 11.4 mph W | — | 3 |
| Sun 4:00pm | 1.2 ft | 0.0–2.0 ft | 1.8 ft | SW · 11.7 s | 10.1 mph WNW | — | 3 |
| Sun 5:00pm | 1.2 ft | 0.0–2.0 ft | 1.8 ft | SW · 11.6 s | 7.7 mph WNW | — | 3 |
| Sun 6:00pm | 1.2 ft | 0.0–2.0 ft | 1.8 ft | SW · 11.7 s | 6.3 mph WNW | — | 3 |
| Sun 7:00pm | 1.2 ft | 0.0–2.0 ft | 1.8 ft | SSW · 11.9 s | 4.7 mph NW | — | 3 |
| Sun 8:00pm | 1.2 ft | 0.0–2.0 ft | 1.8 ft | SSW · 12.0 s | 4.4 mph NW | — | 3 |
| Sun 9:00pm | 1.2 ft | 0.0–2.0 ft | 1.8 ft | SSW · 12.1 s | 3.2 mph NNW | — | 3 |
| Sun 10:00pm | 1.2 ft | 0.0–2.0 ft | 1.8 ft | SSW · 12.1 s | 3.0 mph NNW | — | 3 |
| Sun 11:00pm | 1.2 ft | 0.0–2.0 ft | 1.8 ft | SSW · 12.1 s | 3.2 mph N | — | 3 |
| Mon 12:00am | 1.2 ft | 0.0–2.0 ft | 1.8 ft | SSW · 12.1 s | 3.4 mph N | — | 3 |
| Mon 1:00am | 1.2 ft | 0.0–2.0 ft | 1.7 ft | SSW · 12.0 s | 4.3 mph N | — | 3 |
| Mon 2:00am | 1.2 ft | 0.0–2.0 ft | 1.7 ft | SSW · 12.0 s | 4.3 mph NNE | — | 3 |
| Mon 3:00am | 1.2 ft | 0.0–2.0 ft | 1.7 ft | SSW · 12.0 s | 4.0 mph NE | — | 3 |
| Mon 4:00am | 1.2 ft | 0.0–2.0 ft | 1.8 ft | SSW · 12.0 s | 3.6 mph NE | — | 3 |
| Mon 5:00am | 1.2 ft | 0.0–2.0 ft | 1.8 ft | SSW · 12.0 s | 3.2 mph NE | — | 3 |
| Mon 6:00am | 1.2 ft | 0.0–2.0 ft | 1.8 ft | SSW · 12.0 s | 3.0 mph NE | — | 3 |
| Mon 7:00am | 1.2 ft | 0.0–2.0 ft | 1.8 ft | SSW · 12.1 s | 3.7 mph ENE | — | 3 |
| Mon 8:00am | 1.2 ft | 0.0–2.0 ft | 1.8 ft | SSW · 12.1 s | 4.3 mph ENE | — | 3 |
| Mon 9:00am | 1.2 ft | 0.0–2.0 ft | 1.8 ft | SSW · 12.1 s | 6.0 mph ENE | — | 3 |
| Mon 10:00am | 1.2 ft | 0.0–2.0 ft | 1.8 ft | SSW · 12.1 s | 5.1 mph ESE | — | 3 |
Model spread is not a confidence interval. Tide and wind are context, not new corrections to surf size. Larger sets and changing hazards remain possible.
This page reads the shared cache first. Refresh requests only this spot’s existing regional samples.
Know the spot
The main Black’s canyon takeoff zone.
Also known as Blacks.
- Break type
- Beach
- Wave direction
- Left & right
- Reported difficulty
- Advanced–expert
- Bottom
- Sand
- Reported swell preference
- S–NW
- Reported tide preference
- Low–mid
One of Southern California’s truly consequential beaches. The canyon amplification makes live surf size especially important here. Source note: Imported 6.8 catalogue; place and confirm the takeoff.
Before paddling out: Powerful surf, cliffs, rips and heavy crowding.
Public shoreline or trail access; tide and closures matter Owner-placed takeoff; not a survey
Source references
- UC San Diego / Black’s Beach access context ↗
- Regional surf guide — Southern Orange County to San Diego corridor ↗
Provenance is not proof that every inherited claim or current access condition has been rechecked.
Camera references nearby
La Jolla Shores ↗
HDOnTap · about 2.9 km from the catalogue pin · video-page
Beach and surf view at La Jolla Shores.
Windansea ↗
The Surfers View · about 6.3 km from the catalogue pin · video-page
Publicly listed Windansea reef-camera page.
Links to third-party camera pages, not owned feeds. Proximity does not confirm the camera sees this break. Playback and image freshness have not been verified by this page.
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PureSurfers is built by Peter Ochabski. Spot profiles combine retained sources and contributor observations; this is not a claim he has surfed or verified every entry.