San Onofre

San Onofre

Orange County, California, USA
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Wave Quality

Regional Classic

Wave Type

Sand-bar

Swell Direction

N/A

Best Wind

N/A

Best Tide

All tides

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About

San Onofre, tucked into the rugged coastline of Southern California, is a regional classic beloved by many. With its sand-bar waves breaking both right and left, it welcomes all levels of surfers, offering gentle rides ideal for longboards at Old Man’s and more powerful swells at Trestles. The wave quality remains consistent, holding up from under 3 feet to over 8, while the flat rocks and sand beneath add an element of intrigue. Surrounded by natural beauty and history, this surf spot is not just a place to ride but a glimpse into a simpler time, with the spirit of surfing alive in every wave.

Wave Characteristics

Wave QualityRegional Classic
Wave TypeSand-bar
Wave DirectionRight and left
Wave PowerN/A
BottomSand with rock
Swell SizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+

Ideal Conditions

Swell DirectionN/A
Best WindN/A
Best Tide PositionAll tides
Best Tide MovementRising and falling tides

Location & Access

Address3030 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente, CA 92672, USA
City / AreaOrange County
Zip Code92672
StateCalifornia
CountryUSA

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San Onofre Questions

What kind of wave is San Onofre?

San Onofre is a sand-bar break with right and left waves over a sand with rock bottom.

How good is the surf at San Onofre?

San Onofre is rated regional classic for wave quality.

What swell works best at San Onofre?

Swell size: starts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+.

What tide is best for surfing San Onofre?

San Onofre works best at all tides on rising and falling tides.

Where can I stay near San Onofre?

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Where is San Onofre?

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