San Clemente Pier, Northside Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
Combo swells are best, but straight south swells can be fun too.
Wind
East.
Surf Height
Shoulder high to overhead.
Tide
Mid.
San Clemente Pier, Northside Surf Guide
Very average but accessible beachbreak peaks. Often decent lefts off the pier, occasionally rights towards it.
Local Vibe
WelcomingIntimidating
Groms. They catch a lot of waves.
Crowd Factor
MellowHeavy
Early mornings can be packed with the local high school surf team, but generally manageable.
Spot Rating
PoorPerfect
Nothing to write home about, even if you live in San Clemente, but there's almost always something to ride here.
Shoulder Burn
LightExhausting
Minor.
Water Quality
CleanDirty
Decent, except after a rain.
Hazards
Hitting the pier.
Access
Paid parking right there.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
July-February.
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