San Clemente Pier

San Clemente Pier

Orange County, California, USA
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Wave Quality

Normal

Wave Type

Beach-break

Swell Direction

NorthWest, West, SouthWest, South, SouthEast

Best Wind

East

Best Tide

All tides

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About

San Clemente Pier sits in the heart of Orange County, California, where the waves beckon with a rippable charm. This beach-break offers both right and left rides, breaking over a sandy bottom and thriving on swells from every direction, particularly the Northwest and West. The surf comes alive at all tides, especially during a falling tide, holding its ground from less than 3 feet to over 6 feet. Here, amidst the rhythm of the ocean, surfers of all levels can find their place in the water.

Wave Characteristics

Wave QualityNormal
Wave TypeBeach-break
Wave DirectionRight and left
Wave Powerrippable
BottomSandy
Swell SizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+

Ideal Conditions

Swell DirectionNorthWest, West, SouthWest, South, SouthEast
Best WindEast
Best Tide PositionAll tides
Best Tide MovementFalling tide

Location & Access

AddressSan Clemente Pier, California 92672, USA
City / AreaOrange County
Zip Code92672
StateCalifornia
CountryUSA

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San Clemente Pier Questions

What kind of wave is San Clemente Pier?

San Clemente Pier is a beach break with right and left waves over a sandy bottom.

How good is the surf at San Clemente Pier?

San Clemente Pier is rated normal for wave quality.

What swell works best at San Clemente Pier?

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

What wind is best for San Clemente Pier?

The best wind for San Clemente Pier is east.

What tide is best for surfing San Clemente Pier?

San Clemente Pier works best at all tides on falling tide.

Where can I stay near San Clemente Pier?

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Where is San Clemente Pier?

San Clemente Pier is a surf spot in Orange County, California, USA.