The Surf Window

Riviera

Orange County, USA

Beach breakIntermediate

San Clemente beach break just south of T-Street. Slightly more shape and power, especially on bigger days.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size3-6ft

Wind

E

Offshore

Tide

Mid-High

LowMidHigh

Season

September-March

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Both

Bottom

Sand

Shape

Peeling walls on both sides

Length

60-150m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Intermediate
  • •Why: Clean shape with enough power to practice maneuvers

Hazards

  • •Stronger currents than T-Street
  • •Rocks at south point

Local Tips

  • •Better shape than T-Street on larger swells
  • •Incoming tide improves the wave
  • •Walk south from T-Street

Location

Map showing the location of Riviera in Orange County, USA

33.4160, -117.6173