A peaky, sand-barred beach break on the north side of Newport Pier that flashes hollow barrels on winter W-NW groundswell and fills quickly with rippers and longboarders alike. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Blackies in California.
Forecast
As of:
Crowds stack fast at the Blackie’s peak - expect tight lineups and quick jockeying for the best sandbar.
When a winter west to WNW swell aligns with light NE offshore and a low→mid rising tide the sandbars bite, producing short, fast lefts and rights.
Beware strong rips when the bars funnel.
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