When should you surf San Clemente Pier, Northside today?
The day's peak has passed, but a decent window remains around 8h with a 88/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
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San Clemente Pier, Northside surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for San Clemente Pier, Northside (South Orange County).
Best score today
887h
Now
8808:00
Waves
0.9 m
15 s
Wind
16 km/h
Side-off · E
Tide
▲ 12:00 · ▼ 21:00
range 1.1 m
Light
06:56 → 18:15
Best windows today
6h3075/100
0.9 m · 13 s · 6 km/h
7h88/100
0.9 m · 13 s · 5 km/h
8h88/100
0.9 m · 13 s · 11 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 63 | 0.9 m · 14 s | 13 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 01:00 | 88 | 0.9 m · 14 s | 12 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 02:00 | 88 | 0.9 m · 14 s | 11 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 03:00 | 88 | 0.9 m · 13 s | 12 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 04:00 | 63 | 0.9 m · 13 s | 9 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 05:00 | — | 0.9 m · 13 s | 28 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 06:00 | 75 | 0.9 m · 13 s | 6 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 07:00 | 88 | 0.9 m · 13 s | 5 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 08:00 | 88 | 0.9 m · 13 s | 11 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 09:00 | 38 | 0.9 m · 13 s | 10 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 10:00 | 38 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 17 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 11:00 | 38 | 0.8 m · 14 s | 27 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 12:00 | 38 | 0.8 m · 14 s | 30 km/h · E | high tide |
| 13:00 | 38 | 0.8 m · 14 s | 29 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 14:00 | 38 | 0.8 m · 14 s | 33 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 15:00 | 38 | 0.8 m · 15 s | 31 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 16:00 | 38 | 0.8 m · 15 s | 28 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 17:00 | 50 | 0.8 m · 15 s | 18 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | 50 | 0.8 m · 15 s | 2 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | 75 | 0.8 m · 15 s | 9 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | 50 | 0.8 m · 15 s | 10 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | 88 | 0.9 m · 15 s | 14 km/h · SE | low tide |
| 22:00 | 88 | 0.9 m · 14 s | 12 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 23:00 | 88 | 0.9 m · 14 s | 7 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at San Clemente Pier, Northside today?
Today's main tide markers are ▲ 12:00 · ▼ 21:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is San Clemente Pier, Northside suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than San Clemente Pier, Northside.