Surf Forecast San Clemente State Park
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Hollow beachbreak peaks at the foot of Avenue Calafia; rock and sand bottom. Sectiony, mostly lefts. Good during the summer.
General: A release valve for the crazy crowds and competitive vibes down at Lowers, San Clemente State Beach is a fun (but not epic) beach break half a mile up the coast from the Trestles area. The lineup stays relatively empty, despite easy access and consistently surfable waves. Tides: All tides. Size: Head-high. Wind: NE, E Swell: S-SW and short/mid period W-WNW swells Bottom: Sand. Paddling: Easy paddle out until the swell gets well overhead. Spot Rating: Not the best wave in San Clemente, but a fun beach break when the sand is good.
User-friendly wave appropriate for all surfers.
Parking lot with bathrooms and direct access, or walk/paddle up from Trestles.
Summer and autumn bring south swells and good conditions.
Crowd Factor: Nowhere near as crowded as Trestles. Local Vibe: Stays pretty mellow, as all the hype and aggression is down at Lowers.
Campground on the bluffs. Access is via the pay lot at the foot of Avenue Calafia.
Bearing in mind that this is Southern California, the water is actually relatively clean.
Groms, mid-morning onshores.