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204s Surf Forecast, Orange County, California

Orange County, California

San Clemente Pier1-2+ftT Street (Trafalgar Street)1-2+ftPoche Beach1-2ft
204s surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
11.05s
Wind
10mph
SSE / Gusts 17mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.9ft @ 3sS
Secondary
0.8ft @ 12sSSW
Tertiary
0.7ft @ 10sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 8mph W winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s S|3-8mph S
Thu, Apr 24-5ft
Fair

First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on W swell at 4s with light winds out of the N. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SW|4-8mph N
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204s Surf Spot Guide

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

204s is a accessible sandy beach break in Orange County that works best during fall and winter swells when southern hemisphere groundswell wraps into Southern California. The NE-facing beach offers forgiving, mellow waves ideal for learning and progression, with a wide sandy bottom that provides consistent, peeling opportunities across various swell sizes. This spot's popularity with beginners and intermediates makes it a reliable option when other nearby breaks are either too crowded or outside their optimal swell window.

Crowded during peak timesOccasional rip currents

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

204s Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for 204s?
The current wave height at 204s is 1-2ft with a 11.05s swell period. Wind is SSE at 10mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the 204s surf forecast?
Our 204s 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.
What is the breaking wave height at 204s?
The current breaking wave height at 204s is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.9ft S primary swell at 3s, a 0.8ft SSW secondary swell at 12s, a 0.7ft S tertiary swell at 10s. 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.
When is the best time to surf 204s?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf 204s is Thursday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 5ft waves, a 14.55s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.