Surf Forecasts:
San Clemente Pier surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 20s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,120 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for San Clemente Pier this week:
The surf forecast for San Clemente Pier over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at San Clemente Pier in the next 16 days are 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Clemente Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, the first few days are a bit of a bummer. We’ve got a bunch of cross-onshore wind making things choppy and messy. The real action is a week and a half out, so you’ll need to be patient.
Starting Wednesday, July 22nd, San Clemente Pier is pretty average. The swell is a weak 3ft from the SSW, but that 15 km/h W wind is cross-on, so it’s a rough surface (combined energy of 568). The water is a wild 74° – that’s way warmer than normal for this time of year, which is a bit of a trip. Not worth paddling out.
Thursday the 23rd is a little better with a clean 4ft S swell in the morning, but the wind is still light cross-on, so it’s not glassy. The energy is moderate (724). Still a marginal call.
The weekend through Monday the 27th stays in the same funk. Wind stays onshore or cross, and the swell is inconsistent. Sunday the 26th is a total write-off – poor conditions with 20 km/h southerly wind. Just a heads-up, the water is still unusually warm.
Now, here’s the good news. Monday, July 27th afternoon is the first real glimmer of hope. The wind swings offshore, light from the SW at 10 km/h, and we get a clean 4ft SSW swell with a period of 19 seconds! That’s a long-period groundswell, and the energy is strong (1015). This will be clean, but long-period swells can be a bit tricky at beach breaks. It’s best for the points and reefs.
The real standout is Friday, August 1st. The swell kicks up to 7ft from the S with a 14-second period. That’s a solid size, and the energy is pumping (1702 in the morning). The wind is light offshore from the SW. This is expert territory – over 8ft is only for experts, but 7ft is a heavy, powerful wave for experienced surfers. The morning is the pick, as the afternoon gets a little cross-on. This is the one to circle on the calendar.
The week after that drops off quick. By Sunday, August 3rd, the swell fades to 5ft, and by Monday the 4th, it’s puny 3ft dribble. The rest of the week is small and weak, with periods dropping below 10 seconds. Not much to get excited about.
So, the bottom line: grin and bear the first week of onshore mess, but save your energy for that Friday, August 1st pulse. It’s your best shot at a proper session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 24 | SSW 24 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 325 | 411 | 521 | 398 | 414 | 563 | 368 | 664 | 799 | 445 | 1100 | 782 | 743 | 719 | 845 | 923 | 771 | 998 | 919 | 691 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:40PM1.47m | 7:14AM0.88m | 5:36PM1.51m | 8:16AM0.96m | 6:26PM1.57m | 8:48AM1.02m | 7:09PM1.64m | 9:12AM1.07m | 7:47PM1.70m | 9:35AM1.11m | 8:23PM1.76m | 9:59AM1.15m | 8:55PM1.80m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:41AM0.28m | 10:30AM0.81m | 1:32AM0.15m | 11:48AM0.85m | 2:10AM0.05m | 12:47PM0.83m | 2:43AM-0.03m | 1:32PM0.78m | 3:13AM-0.08m | 2:10PM0.72m | 3:42AM-0.12m | 2:46PM0.66m | 4:09AM-0.14m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — |
 | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | W 7 | S 12 | S 13 | W 7 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 325 | 162 | 521 | 398 | 127 | 304 | 224 | 664 | 799 | 445 | 1100 | 782 | 743 | 719 | 845 | 923 | 771 | 998 | 919 | 691 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | W 7 | W 7 | S 13 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 11 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 12 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 7 | W 7 | S 19 | S 19 |
| kJ | 268 | 411 | 147 | 94 | 414 | 81 | 61 | 128 | 43 | 31 | 109 | 62 | 48 | 33 | 23 | 39 | 15 | 14 | 188 | 184 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 26 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SSW 24 | W 7 | S 12 | S 10 | W 7 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 21 | W 7 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | 19 | 321 | 51 | 171 | 171 | 563 | 368 | 42 | 103 | 49 | 32 | 64 | 44 | 47 | 26 | 38 | 22 | 86 | 14 | 16 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 92 | 92 | 0 | 92 | 92 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 79 | 92 | 92 | 0 | 83 | 79 | 71 | 79 | 92 | 0 | 79 | 92 |
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