Cottons Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.39° N 117.60° W

Cottons Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 02 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cottons Point sea temperature is
23.0°C
5.3° 

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 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 12 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 14 Nov, 4PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,649 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 3 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s 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 (Nov 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 14) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 07) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 3rd Nov)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 12th Nov)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 14th Nov)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
15
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SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
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SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
15
0.5
SW
17
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
627
537
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474
325
257
175
178
127
147
80
111
193
148
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143
264
206
255
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
WNW
20
WNW
5
WNW
5
SE
10
W
5
N
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S
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W
5
N
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NNW
15
W
10
NE
5
NNE
15
NW
5
E
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SW
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SW
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SE
Wind State
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cross-on
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glassy
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cross-off
glassy
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glassy
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High Tide
5:05AM1.42m
4:32PM1.41m
5:37AM1.56m
5:33PM1.40m
6:07AM1.69m
6:24PM1.37m
6:35AM1.78m
7:11PM1.32m
7:02AM1.84m
7:54PM1.27m
7:29AM1.86m
8:37PM1.21m
Low Tide
10:25PM0.07m
10:59AM0.60m
11:11PM0.11m
11:54AM0.38m
11:48PM0.17m
12:39PM0.20m
00:20AM0.26m
1:19PM0.05m
00:49AM0.36m
1:56PM-0.05m
1:15AM0.46m
2:32PM-0.10m
1:41AM0.55m
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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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