Orange County, California
Best window·Friday 7AM–10AM·3ft·Fair
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 3–4ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on SSW swell at 14s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 11mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Wed, Jul 1: 3–4ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on SSW swell at 14s with gentle SSW breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the W and dropping conditions to poor.
Thu, Jul 2: 3–5ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 3-4ft waves and poor - fair conditions with barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 10mph by PM.
Fri, Jul 3: 3–4ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on SSW swell at 17s and barely a breath of wind. Onshore flow builds through the day to 8mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Sat, Jul 4: 3–4ft, 16s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on SSW swell at 15s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 11mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
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 2-3+ft with a 14.05s swell period. Wind is SW at 6mph 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 2-3+ft, produced by a 1.4ft SSW primary swell at 14s, a 1ft WSW secondary swell at 5s, a 0.8ft 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf T Street (Trafalgar Street) is Friday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 3ft waves, a 16.5s 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
