204

204

Orange County, California, USA

Wave Quality

Sloppy

Wave Type

Beach-break

Swell Direction

North, NorthWest, West, SouthWest, South

Best Wind

East

Best Tide

Low, Mid

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About

At 204's Surf Spot in San Clemente, California, waves roll in with a sloppy charm, breaking both right and left over a sandy floor interspersed with rock. This beach-break thrives on swells from the north, northwest, and south, starting to work under a modest 3 feet and reaching up to 6 feet or more when conditions align. The best rides come at low to mid tide, especially as the tide begins to rise, offering barrels that beckon the adventurous soul. Wind from the east smooths the surface, inviting surfers of all levels to embrace the rhythm of the ocean.

Wave Characteristics

Wave QualitySloppy
Wave TypeBeach-break
Wave DirectionRight and left
Wave Powerbarrel
BottomSand with rock
Swell SizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+

Ideal Conditions

Swell DirectionNorth, NorthWest, West, SouthWest, South
Best WindEast
Best Tide PositionLow, Mid
Best Tide MovementRising

Location & Access

AddressWest Newport jetties, Newport Beach, CA 92663
City / AreaOrange County
Zip Code92735
StateCalifornia
CountryUSA

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What kind of wave is 204?

204 is a beach break with right and left waves over a sand with rock bottom.

How good is the surf at 204?

204 is rated sloppy for wave quality.

What swell works best at 204?

204 works best on a north, northwest, west, southwest, south swell. Swell size: starts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+.

What wind is best for 204?

The best wind for 204 is east.

What tide is best for surfing 204?

204 works best at low, mid on rising.

Where can I stay near 204?

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Where is 204?

204 is a surf spot in Orange County, California, USA.