San Clemente Pier, Northside
3.6ft·intermediate-advanced
San Clemente, CA
67
San Clemente, CA
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Explore forecastValid Wed 1:00 PM America/Los_Angeles · Source updated Wed 9:50 AM · Computed Wed 12:28 PM · CDIP, NOAA NWS, NOAA COOPS, NOAA CO-OPS
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Latest daily forecast · Wed, Nov 11 · America/Los_Angeles. Separate from the selected day above.
| Time | Surf | Quiver call | Swell | Wind | Tide | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:00 AM | 4.6 ft | — | 3.1 ft @ 15s WSW (1.2 ft @ 13s W) | 8 mph SSE | 2.8 ft · Falling | 99% |
| 4:00 AM | 4.2 ft | — | 2.8 ft @ 16s WSW (1.2 ft @ 13s W) | 6 mph E | 3.1 ft · Rising | 100% |
| 7:00 AM | 3.8 ft | — | 2.5 ft @ 15s W (1.9 ft @ 13s SSW) | 5 mph NE | 4.7 ft · Rising | 100% |
| 10:00 AM | 3.8 ft | — | 2.5 ft @ 15s W (1.9 ft @ 10s W) | 5 mph W | 4.8 ft · Falling | 99% |
| 1:00 PM | 3.8 ft | Best window | 2.5 ft @ 15s W (1.4 ft @ 13s W) | 4 mph W | 2.5 ft · Falling | 98% |
| 4:00 PM | 3.8 ft | — | 2.1 ft @ 9s W (1.4 ft @ 13s W) | 7 mph NW | 0.2 ft · Rising | 91% |
| 7:00 PM | 4 ft | — | 2.2 ft @ 9s W (1.2 ft @ 13s W) | 5 mph N | 1.3 ft · Rising | 89% |
| 10:00 PM | 3.8 ft | — | 2.1 ft @ 9s W (1.2 ft @ 12s W) | 5 mph SE | 2.9 ft · Rising | 88% |
Most consistent on south to southwest groundswell with light northeast offshores; stronger pulses wake up the outside reef, while selective northwest swell can work Cropley's in winter.
Selected day: 2026-11-11 · America/Los_Angeles
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