Orange County, California
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at T Street (Trafalgar Street), Orange County, California. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sun, May 10: 2–3ft, 18s period, rated Fair. Rideable all day with 2-3ft waves on SSW swell at 18s and light winds out of the W.
Mon, May 11: 2–3ft, 18s period, rated Fair. Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on SSW swell at 17s — light NW winds.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 16s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on SSW swell at 15s with light winds out of the SSE. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 8mph from the SW and dropping conditions to poor.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with light ESE winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 10mph.
Thu, May 14: 1–2ft, 16s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with gentle ESE breeze. Afternoon breeze fills in to 9mph.
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T Street (Trafalgar Street) is San Clemente's most consistent break, with three distinct zones including an outside reef, Cropley's, and Beach House. On south swells, peeling lefts bowl into a fast inside rock shelf section; on NW winter swells, long workable rights form off the reef. Famous for being reliably rideable when everywhere else is flat, it's the local hub for San Clemente surfers year-round.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at T Street (Trafalgar Street) is 2-3ft with a 17.7s swell period. Wind is W at 7mph and conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at T Street (Trafalgar Street) is 2-3ft, produced by a 1.5ft SSW primary swell at 18s, a 1.1ft W secondary swell at 6s, a 0.9ft S tertiary swell at 14s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf T Street (Trafalgar Street) is Sunday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 3ft waves, a 17.6s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
T Street (Trafalgar Street) works best with a S swell and NE winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at T Street (Trafalgar Street). Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
T Street (Trafalgar Street) is a reef with a rock bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. T Street (Trafalgar Street) is San Clemente's most consistent break, with three distinct zones including an outside reef, Cropley's, and Beach House. On south swells, peeling lefts bowl into a fast inside rock shelf section; on NW winter swells, long workable rights form off the reef. Famous for being reliably rideable when everywhere else is flat, it's the local hub for San Clemente surfers year-round.
The prime season at T Street (Trafalgar Street) is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at T Street (Trafalgar Street) include rocks, kelp, strong currents, crowds, shallow reef sections. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our T Street (Trafalgar Street) 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
