San Clemente Pier surf forecast

San Clemente · California (Orange County) · United States

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Soft beach break around San Clemente Pier that suits longboards and learners when the swell is small. South swell lifts it nicely; bigger swells wash through and close out.

Break
beach break, lefts and rights; faces SW
Level
beginner
Best swell
S, SSW, SW
Best wind
E, ENE, ESE (offshore)
Best tide
low to mid tide
Season
Year-round, best summer south swells
Typical size
0.3-1.5 m
Crowd
high
Hazards
pier pilings; crowds

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