About

    • About Quiver
    • Features
    • Quiver vs Surfline
    • For Businesses
    • For Surf Schools

    Browse Beaches

    • United States
    • Mexico
    • Puerto Rico Surf

    Forecasts

    • 7-Day Forecast
    • Live Surf Cams
    • Best Time to Surf
    • Forecast Accuracy
    • Water Temp

    Explore

    • Beginner Spots
    • Tide Charts
    • Dawn Patrol
    • Sunset Sessions
    • Less Crowded
    • Longboard Spots

    Legal

    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Service

    © 2026 Quiver Surf. All rights reserved.

    Quiver
    FeaturesLive CamsAbout
    San Clemente, CA: 6 Surf Breaks | Beach & Jetty | Quiver
    Home›United States›California›San Clemente

    Best Surf Beaches in San Clemente

    3.9·12 reviews
    6 beaches

    Featured Beaches

    6 spots

    Poche Beach

    Beginner friendly

    Poche Beach is a beach break in San Clemente, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

    San Clemente State Beach

    Beginner friendly

    San Clemente State Beach is a beach break in San Clemente, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

    T-Street

    Beginner friendly

    T-Street (Trafalgar Canyon) provides year-round consistency rated 7/10, working on any tide with southwest swells (160-250°, center 215°).

    San Clemente Pier, Northside

    Advanced

    San Clemente Pier, Northside is a jetty break in San Clemente, CA. It is suited for intermediate-advanced surfers. Watch out for rip currents, rocks, strong currents, pollution.

    204s

    Beginner friendly

    204s is a beach break in San Clemente, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

    Old Man's (SanO)

    Beginner friendly

    San Onofre State Beach represents California's surf culture birthplace, the "Waikiki of California" with gentle longboard waves rated 6/10 for consistency but 4/10 for performance.

    Loading map...

    Featured Beaches(6)

    Poche Beach

    Beginner friendly

    Poche Beach is a beach break in San Clemente, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

    San Clemente State Beach

    Beginner friendly

    San Clemente State Beach is a beach break in San Clemente, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

    T-Street

    Beginner friendly

    T-Street (Trafalgar Canyon) provides year-round consistency rated 7/10, working on any tide with southwest swells (160-250°, center 215°).

    San Clemente Pier, Northside

    Advanced

    San Clemente Pier, Northside is a jetty break in San Clemente, CA. It is suited for intermediate-advanced surfers. Watch out for rip currents, rocks, strong currents, pollution.

    204s

    Beginner friendly

    204s is a beach break in San Clemente, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

    Old Man's (SanO)

    Beginner friendly

    San Onofre State Beach represents California's surf culture birthplace, the "Waikiki of California" with gentle longboard waves rated 6/10 for consistency but 4/10 for performance.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    About surfing in San Clemente

    San Clemente has 6 surf spots. They break down by skill level: 1 beginner.
    The top-ranked surf spots in San Clemente are: 1. Poche Beach (4.4/5), 2. San Clemente State Beach (5.0/5), 3. T-Street (3.7/5). Rankings are based on community ratings, reviews, and recent surf intel.
    Yes, San Clemente has 1 beginner-friendly spot, including Old Man's (SanO). These spots offer gentler waves suitable for learning.
    Water temperatures in the area range from 55-72°F. In summer, spring suit or 3/2mm is typical. In winter, bring 4/3mm.

    More Surf Cities in California

    San Diego23 beachesMalibu10 beachesNewport Beach9 beachesHuntington Beach7 beachesSan Onofre7 beachesEncinitas6 beachesLa Jolla6 beachesSanta Cruz5 beaches