Cottons Surf Report & Forecast
San Clemente, California
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🌬️ WIND
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E
S
W
4
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🌊 SWELL
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E
S
W
2.2
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ft
SWELL
HEIGHT
HEIGHT
2.2ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
6s
WIND GUSTS
4kt
AIR TEMP
18°C
SECONDARY
SWELL
SWELL
1.2ft @
12s
12s
PRECIPITATION
0mm
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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast
Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details| Time | Quality | Swell Height | Period | Swell Dir | Wind Speed | Wind Dir | Gusts | Air Temp | Water Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | GOOD | 1.3ft | 13s | S | 4kt | SE | 4kt | 14°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | GOOD | 1.3ft | 13s | S | 4kt | ESE | 4kt | 14°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | GOOD | 1.3ft | 13s | S | 4kt | ESE | 4kt | 14°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | FAIR | 1.3ft | 13s | S | 4kt | ESE | 4kt | 13°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | GOOD | 1.7ft | 11s | SW | 4kt | ESE | 4kt | 13°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2ft | 9s | WSW | 4kt | ESE | 4kt | 13°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.4ft | 7s | W | 3kt | ESE | 4kt | 13°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.3ft | 7s | W | 3kt | ESE | 4kt | 14°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.3ft | 7s | W | 3kt | ESE | 4kt | 15°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.2ft | 7s | W | 3kt | ESE | 3kt | 17°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | GOOD | 2.2ft | 6s | W | 4kt | SE | 4kt | 18°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | GOOD | 2.1ft | 6s | W | 6kt | SSE | 5kt | 20°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | GOOD | 2.1ft | 6s | W | 7kt | S | 5kt | 21°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | GOOD | 2ft | 6s | W | 8kt | SSW | 6kt | 22°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | POOR | 1.9ft | 6s | W | 9kt | SSW | 7kt | 22°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | POOR | 1.8ft | 6s | W | 9kt | SW | 8kt | 23°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | FAIR | 1.6ft | 8s | WSW | 9kt | SW | 8kt | 22°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | FAIR | 1.3ft | 10s | SSW | 8kt | WSW | 9kt | 21°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | GOOD | 1.1ft | 12s | S | 7kt | W | 9kt | 20°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | GOOD | 1.3ft | 10s | SSW | 7kt | W | 8kt | 18°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | FAIR | 1.6ft | 7s | WSW | 6kt | W | 7kt | 17°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | FAIR | 1.9ft | 5s | W | 5kt | W | 7kt | 16°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | FAIR | 1.8ft | 5s | W | 4kt | W | 5kt | 15°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | FAIR | 1.8ft | 5s | W | 2kt | W | 3kt | 14°C | 18°C | 0mm |
Friday
Apr 10FAIR8 good hours
🌊 1.3-1.8ft 💨 1-10kt 🌡️ 11-20°C
Saturday
Apr 11FAIR8 good hours
🌊 1.6-2.1ft 💨 3-12kt 🌡️ 11-17°C
Sunday
Apr 12GOOD3 excellent hours
🌊 1.9-2.1ft 💨 3-13kt 🌡️ 11-16°C
Monday
Apr 13FAIR2 excellent hours
🌊 1.7-2.0ft 💨 2-14kt 🌡️ 9-16°C
Tuesday
Apr 14GOOD4 excellent hours
🌊 1.5-2.5ft 💨 1-9kt 🌡️ 11-18°C
Wednesday
Apr 15FAIR6 good hours
🌊 1.2-1.9ft 💨 0-9kt 🌡️ 10-19°C
Forecast Summary
Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:1.7ft @ 11s
Wind Conditions:1-10kt SE
Water Temperature:17-20°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Cottons in San Diego County is an exposed reef and point break offering dependable surf, with the best conditions in autumn, especially October. It works best with distant groundswells from the southwest and offshore winds from the northeast. The break features a left-hand point wave and is optimal around mid tide. While it can get crowded, surfers should be cautious of rocks as a hazard.
Best Swell Direction: W
Bottom Type: Reef
Location: City: San Clemente | County: Orange County | State: California | Country: United States | Postcode: 92763 | Road: California Coastal Trail | Full Address: California Coastal Trail, San Clemente, Orange County, California, 92763, United States
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
Ideal Swell DirectionSW
Ideal Wind DirectionNE
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