San Clemente Beach Conditions & Surf Report

San Clemente is a Spanish-village-style beach town at the southern tip of Orange County, famous among surfers for Trestles — one of the best and most consistent waves in the country — just up the coast. With a classic pier, a beach trail, and a laid-back surf-town feel, it's a surfing mecca on cool but swimmable Pacific water. The Pacific here is cold and currents can be strong, so check the safety flag and rip-current risk above, be ready for cold water, and swim near a lifeguard.