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FIELD GUIDE · SAN CLEMENTE

Cottons

San Clemente, CA

Cottons, San Clemente, CAPhoto by Sheri Kipp via Google

Cottons Surf Forecast

Selected comparison window: Wed, Nov 11 · 1:00 PM–5:00 PM · America/Los_Angeles

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Latest forecast for Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Surf
4-5 ft
Best window
1:00 PM–3:30 PM
Primary swell
2.6 ft @ 15s WSW
Wind
4 mph WNW
Tide
Falling · 2.5 ft · next low
Confidence
99/100
Sources & forecast details
Secondary swell
1.4 ft @ 13s W

Valid Wed 1:00 PM America/Los_Angeles · Source updated Wed 10:50 AM · Computed Wed 12:45 PM · CDIP, NOAA NWS, NOAA COOPS, NOAA CO-OPS

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Cottons Hourly Surf Forecast

Latest daily forecast · Wed, Nov 11 · America/Los_Angeles. Separate from the selected day above.

Cottons today hourly surf forecast with surf height, the Quiver call, swell, wind, tide, and confidence.
TimeSurfQuiver callSwellWindTideConfidence
1:00 AM5.6 ft—3.1 ft @ 14s W (1.2 ft @ 13s W)7 mph SSE2.8 ft · Falling100%
4:00 AM4.5 ft—2.5 ft @ 15s SW (1.2 ft @ 13s W)0 mph3.1 ft · Rising100%
7:00 AM4.5 ft—2.5 ft @ 15s SW (1.9 ft @ 13s SSW)6 mph NE4.7 ft · Rising99%
10:00 AM4.6 ft—2.6 ft @ 15s WSW (1.9 ft @ 10s W)5 mph W4.8 ft · Falling100%
1:00 PM4.6 ftBest window2.6 ft @ 15s WSW (1.4 ft @ 13s W)4 mph WNW2.5 ft · Falling99%
4:00 PM4 ft—2.1 ft @ 9s W (1.4 ft @ 13s W)7 mph NW0.2 ft · Rising92%
7:00 PM4 ft—2.2 ft @ 9s W (1.2 ft @ 13s W)5 mph N1.3 ft · Rising91%
10:00 PM4 ft—2.1 ft @ 9s W (1.2 ft @ 12s W)5 mph SE2.9 ft · Rising89%
About this spot · ratings & ideal conditions
INTERMEDIATE
POINT BREAK
3.8
RATING
16
REVIEWS

Best on south to southwest groundswell with light northeast offshore wind; larger, longer-period south swells and lower tide make the left faster and more consequential.

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COTTONS
SAN CLEMENTE, CA
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Quiver · Field Guide · San Clemente, CAUpdated NOV 11, 2026QUIVER //

Selected day: 2026-11-11 · America/Los_Angeles

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