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Black's Beach has BeachFinder Score: 79/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Black's Beach is a BeachFinder spot in US-W, US. Today, compare water temperature 21°C, wind 10 km/h · NW, uv 8.5, waves 0.8 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 79/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
21°C
Wind
10 km/h · NW
UV
8.5
Waves
0.8 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Jul 12, 06:45 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 79/100
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Updated: Jul 12, 06:45 PM
Water temp
21°C
Air temp
21°C
Feels like
23°C
UV index
8.5
Wind
10 km/h · NW
Gust 11 km/h
Waves
0.8 m
Current
0 km/h · W
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Black's Beach
Black's Beach is a sandy beach in San Diego County, along the Pacific Ocean, beneath the cliffs of Torrey Pines, in La Jolla. It is located around 32.89968, -117.25580, and access is indicated as allowed. The beach is officially linked to Torrey Pines State Beach. A northern part is owned and managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation, and a southern part, Torrey Pines City Beach, is managed by the city of San Diego along with the state park. Nudism is associated with Black's Beach, but it is indicated as prohibited in the southern part managed by the city. Nearby beaches include Torrey Pines City Beach at 2.5 km and La Jolla Shores Beach at 4.3 km.
About this spot
Black's Beach requires careful location of the targeted section: the north and south have different management frameworks, and nudism is noted as prohibited in the southern part. It is an accessible sandy beach, close to Torrey Pines City Beach and La Jolla Shores.
Updated 5/15/2026
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What is the water temperature at Black's Beach today?
21°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Black's Beach today?
10 km/h · NW. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Black's Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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