Cottons Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.39° N 117.60° W

Cottons Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 10 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cottons Point sea temperature is
23.0°C
4.1° 

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 10 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 13 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 13 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,231 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 13 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s 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 Tuesday (Oct 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 14s. 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 1.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 13th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 13th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 13th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun morning, calm by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
0
1
1
2
3
4
4
0
3
2
0
3
3
1
3
3
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
1.4
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
19
1
SSW
18
1.4
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
367
553
464
632
627
724
530
495
596
1189
751
838
688
670
505
505
530
405
325
544
554
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
15
NNW
20
WNW
25
SW
15
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
10
SW
5
NW
5
WNW
15
W
5
N
10
WNW
20
WNW
5
NW
5
WSW
15
WNW
5
N
5
NNE
5
W
15
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
High Tide
9:05AM1.81m
9:39PM1.44m
9:31AM1.82m
10:20PM1.33m
9:56AM1.79m
11:03PM1.20m
10:21AM1.72m
11:51PM1.08m
10:45AM1.63m
00:54AM0.97m
11:10AM1.53m
2:52AM0.91m
11:42AM1.41m
Low Tide
3:40PM0.01m
3:22AM0.34m
4:17PM-0.01m
3:45AM0.47m
4:55PM0.02m
4:06AM0.60m
5:36PM0.08m
4:24AM0.72m
6:22PM0.17m
4:35AM0.82m
7:22PM0.27m
4:11AM0.91m
8:43PM0.33m
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cloud
light rain
mod rain
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rain showers
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9
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3
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Temp °C
23
26
24
19
20
19
18
18
18
19
20
19
23
24
22
25
26
25
30
32
29
Feels °C
23
26
22
14
17
17
15
16
17
18
17
17
21
21
20
23
23
23
27
28
27
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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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