Blacks, Windansea & River Jetties Flags: What They Mean
By Hand-Made Surf Flags | Slightly Choppy Artifacts | Published: 2026-11-03
Category: Avis produits
Blacks, Windansea, and River Jetties flags explained: what each San Diego break represents, how the canvas and print differ, and which one fits your coast connection.
Quick answer
Pick the flag for the break you actually surf or love: Blacks for winter groundswell and Torrey Pines bluffs, Windansea for the iconic A-frame and surf shack, River Jetties for year-round sandbar peaks near HWY 1. Each is a handmade canvas piece with its own color story.
Why these three breaks carry different weight
Blacks, Windansea, and River Jetties sit in different parts of the San Diego surf map, and the flags reflect that. Blacks is defined by the Torrey Pines bluffs and winter NW groundswells; Windansea is the La Jolla reef peak with the hand-built surf shack; River Jetties is the rivermouth stretch off HWY 1 with sandbars that produce fast, consistent peaks year-round. The flag you choose says which of those experiences you want on your wall.
How the materials and prints differ
The River Jetties flag uses drab olive canvas with royal blue hand-screen print and additional cross-stitch, giving it the most layered look of the three. The Blacks flag keeps it stark: black canvas with white letters. The Windansea flag goes lighter with washed natural canvas and red hand-screen print. All are topped with natural twine and twill tape and stamped with Slightly Choppy branding, so the finish is consistent even when the palette is not.
Size and placement: what the catalog does and doesn’t tell you
Only the River Jetties flag lists a size in the supplied catalog: 12" x 20", give or take. The other two records don’t include dimensions, so don’t assume they match exactly. If exact sizing matters for a tight wall or a gallery arrangement, treat that as a question to confirm before ordering rather than a guess.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Blacks flag mean?
- It refers to Blacks Beach, the Torrey Pines bluffs break north of La Jolla known for NW groundswells and winter beach-break surf. The black canvas with white letters mirrors that stark, powerful reputation.
- What is the Windansea flag?
- It’s a handmade flag for Windansea, the La Jolla reef peak with an iconic A-frame wave and historic surf club, marked by the hand-built surf shack. This version uses washed natural canvas with red hand-screen print.
- What is the River Jetties flag?
- It represents the rivermouth stretch visible from HWY 1, where sandbars create fast, consistent peaks year-round. The flag is drab olive canvas with royal blue hand-screen print and cross-stitch.
- Are these flags the same size?
- The supplied catalog lists 12" x 20", give or take, only for the River Jetties flag. Blacks and Windansea records don’t state dimensions, so confirm before hanging them as a set. Measure your wall space and ask about sizing if you need a matched trio.
- Which flag should I choose for a La Jolla connection?
- Both Blacks and Windansea are La Jolla–area breaks. Choose Blacks for a bold black-and-white look and winter-swell identity; choose Windansea for the historic A-frame and a lighter, red-on-natural palette.
- Do these flags come with hanging hardware?
- The catalog only mentions natural twine and twill tape at the top, plus Slightly Choppy branding. No mounting hardware is listed, so plan your own hanging method.
Product facts
- River Jetties flag: Drab olive canvas with royal blue hand-screen print and additional cross-stitch; listed at 12" x 20", give or take. The cross-stitch and two-tone palette make it the most detailed of the three, and the listed size helps you plan a spot.
River Jetties flag - Blacks Flag: Black canvas with white letters, topped with natural twine and twill tape. The high-contrast black-and-white design reads clearly from a distance and suits a minimal room.
Blacks Flag - Windansea Flag: Washed natural canvas with red hand-screen print. The lighter canvas and red print give it a softer, more vintage look than the black or olive flags.
