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Blackies Surf Forecast

Orange County, California

Blackies surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
15.75s
Wind
1mph
WNW / Gusts 1mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.7ft @ 16sSSW
Secondary
0.6ft @ 3sW
Tertiary
0.5ft @ 11sSSW

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SSW
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

Blackies is a longboard culture wave between the 28th Street jetty and Newport Pier, named for the historic bar that once stood on the shore. Peaky sandbars create fun noseriding sections on smaller days and the wave can get surprisingly hollow and powerful on solid swells. While beginners gravitate here on mellow days, Blackies has a dedicated longboard crew and a cultural identity that rewards intermediate-level wave knowledge.

Crowded during peak timesOccasional strong currents

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
16s SSW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s W|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
14s SSW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s SW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Very Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s S|Calm

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Blackies Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Blackies?
The current wave height at Blackies is 0-1ft with a 15.75s swell period. Wind is WNW at 1mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Blackies surf forecast?
Our Blackies 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.