San Clemente State Beach Surf Forecast, San Diego County, California
San Diego County, California
Current Conditions
PoorWave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
11.05s
Wind
10mph
SSE / Gusts 15mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.9ft @ 3sS
Secondary
0.8ft @ 12sSSW
Tertiary
0.7ft @ 10sS
Nearest Webcam
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
PoorNot the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light winds out of the SSE.
6am9am12pm3pm
10s S|5-6mph WNW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
PoorSkip the dawn patrol — 1-2ft and poor early on. Things come together by the afternoon with 2-3ft at fair.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s SW|5-8mph N
Forecast Charts
San Clemente State Beach Surf 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
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
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 11.05s swell period. Wind is SSE at 10mph. 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.
What is the breaking wave height at San Clemente State Beach?
The current breaking wave height at San Clemente State Beach 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 San Clemente State Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf San Clemente State Beach is Saturday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 3ft waves, a 17.3s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.