Church
3.5(16)beach
beginner-intermediate
Church is a beach break in San Onofre, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.
Water temperature in San Onofre
San Onofre, California
Water temperatures refreshed hourly from NOAA buoys and forecast models.
Pack the right rubber and you'll extend your sessions in San Onofre by an hour. Temps swing from upwelling lows to summer peaks, and the difference between a 3/2 and a 4/3 day can come overnight.
62°F
3/2mm fullsuit
Standard fullsuit for mild conditions
7-Day Temperature Trend
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Beach Water Temperatures
Current water temperatures at each surf spot. Temperatures can vary based on local conditions, currents, and depth.
Surf spots in San Onofre
Featured Beaches
7 spots
Church
Beginner friendlyChurch is a beach break in San Onofre, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.
Cottons
IntermediateCottons is a point break in San Onofre, CA. It is best suited for intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, rocks, sea urchins, pollution.
Lower Trestles
IntermediateLower Trestles stands as California's proving ground for progressive surfing, rated 9/10 for wave quality.
Middles
Beginner friendlyMiddles is a beach break in San Onofre, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.
San Onofre State Beach
Beginner friendlySan 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.
Trails
Beginner friendlyTrails is a beach break in San Onofre, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.
Upper Trestles
IntermediateUpper Trestles offers high-performance cobblestone rights, rated 8/10, working best on west to northwest swells (240-315°, center 280°).
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Featured Beaches(7)
Spot guide for San Onofre
Break types, ratings, and local tips for each beach.
Cottons
3.8(16)point
intermediate
Cottons is a point break in San Onofre, CA. It is best suited for intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, rocks, sea urchins, pollution.
Lower Trestles
4.2(11)reef
intermediate
**Lower Trestles** stands as California's proving ground for progressive surfing, rated 9/10 for wave quality.
Middles
3.9(15)beach
beginner-intermediate
Middles is a beach break in San Onofre, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.
San Onofre State Beach
3.6(21)beach
beginner-intermediate
**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.
Trails
3.9(15)beach
beginner-intermediate
Trails is a beach break in San Onofre, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.
Upper Trestles
3.9(17)point
intermediate
**Upper Trestles** offers high-performance cobblestone rights, rated 8/10, working best on west to northwest swells (240-315°, center 280°).
What to know about water temperature
- Weekly temperature trends and seasonal averages
- Gear recommendations for dawn patrol versus midday
- Upwelling signals that drop temps overnight
- Health and recovery tips for long cold sessions
Surf Guides for San Onofre
Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in San Onofre
- Water temperatures in San Onofre typically range from 55-72°F. For summer, spring suit or 3/2mm is recommended. In winter, you'll want 4/3mm. Spring and fall may require adjusting based on your cold tolerance.
- Water temperatures in San Onofre vary by season, ranging from 55-72°F. Check Quiver's live water temperature data for real-time readings at specific surf spots. Temperatures are typically warmest around August-September and coldest in January-February.
- Water temperatures in San Onofre range from 55-72°F, so most surfers wear at least spring suit or 3/2mm even in summer. A wetsuit is recommended year-round for longer sessions and early morning surfs.
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