Cottons
Wave Quality
Regional Classic
Wave Type
Point-break
Swell Direction
SouthWest
Best Wind
East
Best Tide
Mid tide
Cottons Weather Forecast
About
Cottons, nestled in the heart of San Clemente, is a regional classic where the waves roll in like stories told by the sea. This point-break offers both right and left-handers, with a sandy bottom that cradles surfers as they dance upon the mushball swells that start at 3 feet and rise to 16 feet or more. Best ridden during mid-tide on a rising swell from the southwest, the winds from the east create a symphony of nature that beckons the devoted. Here, the spirit of the ocean meets the soul of the ride, and every wave is a chance to embrace the wild.
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Location & Access
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