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San Clemente State Beach Surf Forecast

San Diego County, California

San Clemente State Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
15.8s
Wind
3mph
NNW / Gusts 3mph
Conditions
Poor
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
SW
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall

San Clemente State Beach is a sandy beach break just north of the Trestles complex, offering mellow waves for beginners and intermediates. The campground bluffs provide easy access to a stretch of coast that picks up S and SW swells well. A more relaxed alternative to the high-performance lineup at Trestles to the south.

ShorebreakOccasional rip currentsRocky sections

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with calm winds.

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

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

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

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds.

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

Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SSW swell at 13s and glassy conditions. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

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 State Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for San Clemente State Beach?
The current wave height at San Clemente State Beach is 1-2ft with a 15.8s swell period. Wind is NNW at 3mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the San Clemente State Beach surf forecast?
Our San Clemente State Beach 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.