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.
Ability Level
All Abilities
All levels.
Local Vibe
Doable
Groms. They catch a lot of waves.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Early mornings can be packed with the local high school surf team, but generally manageable.
Spot Rating
Fun
Nothing to write home about, even if you live in San Clemente, but there's almost always something to ride here.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Minor.
Water Quality
Clean
Decent, except after a rain.
Hazards
Hitting the pier.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, Bodyboard, Bodysurfing
Access
Paid parking right there.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
July-February.
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