The Wave
Southwest long-period swell with light NE offshore winds usually cleans up the sandbar peaks.
Mid-tide to mid-high often gives the best shape while strong S/SW groundswell and summer crowds raise consequence.
Surf GuideCalifornia
San Clemente State Beach
A steep-bluffed mile of sand producing both lefts and rights-fun, punchy beach-break peaks that come alive on southwest groundswell. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for San Clemente State Beach in California.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationCalifornia, US
Forecast
- Waves 2-3 ft
- Period 11 s
- Wind S 3 kt
As of:
Spot Guide
Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
The north end of the park sits under a steep bluff and can concentrate rip-current channels - know the lifeguard tower and exit points before paddling out.
Deep Dive
Get the full picture in WaveWise.
Stop guessing and start surfing. WaveWise analyzes live data to find your best upcoming sessions so you spend less time planning and more time paddling out.
Hourly swells, wind & weather
Live tide windows & daylight
Session Finder ranking
Explore