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San Clemente Pier Surf Forecast

Orange County, California

San Clemente Pier surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
15.6s
Wind
2mph
WNW / Gusts 3mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
1.0ft @ 16sSSW
Secondary
0.7ft @ 11sSSW
Tertiary
0.5ft @ 13sS

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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 — glassy conditions.

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

Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on SSW swell at 15s — glassy conditions.

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

Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on SSW swell at 14s — glassy conditions.

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

Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on WSW swell at 6s with barely a breath of wind. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

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

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with barely a breath of wind.

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 2-3ft with a 15.6s swell period. Wind is WNW at 2mph. 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.