Cottons Point Surf Break
Lat Long: 33.39° N 117.60° W

Cottons Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Cottons Point

Issued: 4 pm 02 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cottons Point sea temperature is
17.2° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Cottons Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Cottons Point surf forecast from 3 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 19s period, SSW swell with 1,845 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 3 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cottons Point this week:

The surf forecast for Cottons Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cottons Point in the next 16 days are 1.6m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 3rd Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 5th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 9th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cottons Point over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
2
2
2
2
3
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
0
2
1
2
4
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
19
1.3
SSW
19
1.3
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
22
1
SSW
21
1.2
S
20
1.5
SSW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
519
512
353
283
503
584
1076
954
921
869
709
627
525
525
425
287
272
390
979
1115
1564
Wind (km/h)
15
W
5
W
10
WSW
10
WSW
10
SSE
10
S
10
SSW
5
SSE
15
S
15
S
10
SE
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
SE
10
SSW
10
SW
5
SSE
15
SSW
15
S
5
SE
10
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
High Tide
10:20PM1.63m
12:41PM0.96m
10:54PM1.56m
1:32PM0.97m
11:32PM1.48m
2:26PM1.00m
00:16AM1.36m
3:18PM1.06m
1:17AM1.23m
4:02PM1.17m
2:43AM1.09m
4:41PM1.30m
4:19AM1.01m
Low Tide
4:03PM0.73m
6:03AM-0.09m
4:39PM0.77m
6:44AM-0.03m
5:23PM0.80m
7:27AM0.03m
6:24PM0.84m
8:11AM0.09m
7:53PM0.85m
8:57AM0.16m
9:35PM0.77m
9:43AM0.24m
11:03PM0.60m
10:30AM0.33m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:41
5:41
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:54
7:55
7:55
7:57
7:57
7:58
7:58
7:59
 mm
Temp °C
17
16
19
19
18
21
21
18
20
19
17
19
19
17
19
19
17
19
19
17
19
Feels °C
15
16
18
17
19
21
20
18
19
17
17
18
18
17
18
18
17
17
18
17
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
19
1.3
SSW
19
1.3
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
1.1
W
8
1
W
8
1
SSW
21
1.2
S
20
1.5
SSW
19
Energy kJ
519
512
353
264
503
584
1076
954
921
869
709
627
525
525
425
287
152
116
979
1115
1564
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
15
0.4
W
5
0.5
W
6
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
9
0.8
W
8
0.8
W
8
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
W
8
0.8
W
7
0.8
W
8
Energy kJ
42
8
16
283
173
106
108
82
98
96
69
43
79
53
82
82
272
264
71
67
76
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
22
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SSW
20
0.5
W
6
0.5
W
7
0.8
SSW
16
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.3
SSW
19
0.3
S
18
0.3
S
18
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
24
0.6
SSW
22
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
Energy kJ
18
99
154
17
23
314
13
11
11
11
72
56
55
46
46
83
186
390
211
175
125
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
5
Energy kJ
14
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
4
3
1
3
3
1
3
2
2
3
2
3
4
1
Distance (km)
87
0
87
87
13
65
82
21
82
67
4
65
87
4
82
150
21
82
87
0
82
Best forecast wave conditions in Orange County
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
4
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
3
2
3
3
3
5
4
3
4
3
2
4
2
3
4
2
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
6
9
9
8
9
9
6
8
7
6
9
5
5
9
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Information about the Cottons Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cottons Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cottons Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cottons Point surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Cottons Point) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Cottons Point may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Cottons Point is 5 km (3 miles) from San Clemente. If you plan a vacation in Orange County, look for hotels and other accommodation in San Clemente. San Clemente has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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