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San Clemente Pier Surf Forecast

Orange County, California

San Clemente Pier surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3+ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
15.7s
Wind
3mph
N / Gusts 4mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
1.0ft @ 16sSSW
Secondary
0.7ft @ 11sSSW
Tertiary
0.5ft @ 3sW

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall

San Clemente Pier is a classic Southern California beach break that works best during fall and winter swells, offering forgiving waves ideal for learners and intermediate surfers. The sandy bottom and pier structure create a fun, mellow environment where waves peel predictably along the beach, with the pier serving as a natural landmark for paddling out. The exposure to southerly swells combined with northwest offshore winds makes this a reliable spot when conditions align, attracting a steady mix of locals and visitors throughout the year.

Pier pilingsCrowds during peak seasonRip currents near pier structure

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Fair

Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on SSW swell at 16s — calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
16s SSW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair

Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on SW swell at 13s — calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
14s SSW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on SSW swell at 14s with barely a breath of wind. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
14s SSW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Fair

Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on SSW swell at 13s — calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
4s W|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|Calm

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San Clemente Pier Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for San Clemente Pier?
The current wave height at San Clemente Pier is 2-3+ft with a 15.7s swell period. Wind is N at 3mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the San Clemente Pier surf forecast?
Our San Clemente Pier forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.