The Surf Window

T-Street

Orange County, USA

Beach breakIntermediate

San Clemente staple at the end of Trafalgar Street. Clean peaks and peeling walls with a young, ripping local crew. The heart of San Clemente surfing.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size2-5ft

Wind

E

Offshore

Tide

Mid

LowMidHigh

Season

Year-round

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Both

Bottom

Sand

Shape

Clean peaks, peeling walls

Length

50-120m

Skill Level

  • Who it's for: Intermediate
  • Why: Consistent shape with forgiving wave faces

Hazards

  • Crowded on good days and weekends
  • Rocky outcrops on south end

Local Tips

  • Park at T-Street access, limited spots
  • Morning wind is offshore most days
  • Works smaller than most breaks

Location

Map showing the location of T-Street in Orange County, USA

33.4160, -117.6173