San Clemente is a magical destination for surfers. The region gets swell year-round and there’s a good option for every type of surfer almost every day of the year. The World Surf League hosts the tour finals at Lower Trestles, where the best shortboard surfers on the planet compete. The area also boasts gentle waves that peel consistently making it a heavenly place for longboarders to hang ten.

The guides below provide information about where to surf in San Clemente, including directions, best tide and swell conditions, and services that are available. The three most popular surf beaches in San Clemente top the list, followed by other spots worth considering. We hope you have fun and that this helps!

San Clemente’s Essential Surf Breaks

Additional Surf Guides

Below you’ll find information about more surf beaches in the San Clemente area. We’ll be adding to this list over time, but please let us know if you have requests or questions about another spot.

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