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Good conditions with 2.7 ft swell energy.
Blacks is a beach break in San Diego, CA suited for advanced surfers. It picks up swells from SSW to NNW (195°-340°). Best surfed at 0.5-4ft. Hazards include strong currents, submarine canyon, sharks. Prime season runs January, February, March, November, and December. Expect very crowded crowds. Offshore winds come from E (90°). Blacks Beach represents San Diego County's best beach break and California premier beach break overall, rated 9/10. Low to mid tide, clean NE morning winds, powerful waves Canyon power; best low→mid tide, clean NE mornings
Respect the chargers, watch and learn before paddling out
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Canyon power; best low→mid tide, clean NE mornings