Black Point Beach (Sea Ranch)

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Black Point Beach (Sea Ranch) surfspot characteristics

Swell Window
S | N
Optimal Swell Direction
Swell Size
3ft - 8ft
Breaks over
sand
Wave type
beach
Wave direction
left | right
Optimal Wind Direction
SE
Best Tides at
low | mid | high

More about Black Point Beach (Sea Ranch) surfspot

Spew $3 to the county for parking before you strut the quarter-mile to this spot, a NW-facing beachbreak known for its power and shape during the wintertime S winds. A good place to check if the swell is small and clean, or if you enjoy taking leisurely strolls along wild flower-studded bluff tops. Somewhat consistent with a low crowd factor.

General: Black Point is a fickle beachbreak along the 10-mile-long, 5,200-acre Sea Ranch subdivision. Since Black Point itself extends west, its surfable side is offshore during SE wind and it often gets good with smaller swells during the winter. It can hold some size, but getting out is no small task. The place can and does get hollow, especially during SE wind. A good place to check when the swell is too small for the other spots in the area. Tides: Medium Size: Waist high-overhead Wind: E, SE, S Swell: NW, W, SW Bottom: Sand Paddling: Not too bad. Spot Rating: Kinda fun.

Beginner-Intermediate

Pull into the small parking lot at Highway 1 milepost 50.8, slip your $3 into the fee collection chute, then stroll west for about a quarter-mile.

June-November

Crowd Factor: None. Local Vibe: None.

Clean.

None.

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