Magic Seaweed San Clemente is an online platform that provides surfing forecasts and reports for the San Clemente area. It offers detailed information about wave conditions, swell direction, wind speed, and tides. The main goal of Magic Seaweed San Clemente is to help surfers plan their sessions and find the best spots to catch waves. The platform pulls data from multiple sources, including buoys and weather stations, to provide accurate and up-to-date surf forecasts. Users can access this information through the Magic Seaweed website or mobile app. The website also features a community forum where surfers can share their experiences and exchange tips and advice.
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
Long period swell from the SW along with short period swell from the W are working together to put surf with most waves in the 0-1 ft range and set waves reaching 1-2 ft, with a dominant period of 16 seconds. Note that swell height can be and often is different from the size of the surfable waves, due to the impact of the angle at which the swells arrive at a spot, as well as the decay in energy as they reach shallow water a process called wave shoaling.
The website also features a community forum where surfers can share their experiences and exchange tips and advice. Magic Seaweed San Clemente has become a valuable resource for the local surfing community, helping surfers maximize their time in the water and enhance their overall experience..
San Clemente Surfing Guide
The premier surf break in San Clemente and home of the Rip Curl WSL Finals.
Uppers
- Experience Level: Advanced
- Ideal Board: Shortboard
- Lifeguard: Protected by the California State lifeguards.
A high-performance right-hander that breaks over a cobblestone point, Uppers is one of the more crowded and competitive waves in the area. It will break on south swells, but really comes alive on a big west swell during the winter months. The place can be absolute magic when the San Mateo Creek blows out after a lot of rain. Breaking on most tides, a medium tide is best. If you’re going to surf Uppers, mind the etiquette and be ready to battle for your waves. Like all the other breaks at Trestles, access by hiking or biking in. There’s free parking in the area, as well as a California State Park paid lot.
Middles
- Experience Level - Intermediate
- Ideal Board - Longboard, mid-length or fish
- Lifeguard - Protected by the California State lifeguards.
Middles isn’t actually between Uppers and Lowers as one may think. In fact, it’s located south of Lowers, closer to San Onofre. A user-friendly right-hander that offers plenty of entertainment if you don’t want to deal with the hyper-competitive crowds at Uppers and Lowers. A softer wave, having a little extra foam under you is going to help you get into more waves and maximize your session, so don’t be afraid to bring down a bigger board. There’s no easy way to get to Middles, access by hiking or biking in. There’s free parking in the area, as well as a California State Park paid lot.
Lowers
- Experience Level - Pro
- Ideal Board - Shortboard
- Lifeguard - Protected by the California State lifeguards.
The premier break in San Clemente and home of the Rip Curl WSL Finals, which crowns the world champions of surfing every year, Lowers is regarded as one of the most high-performance waves in the world. Always crowded with pros and top-level surfers, it’s not for the faint of heart, but catch one good one out here and you’ll see what all the hype is about. An A-frame peak with a perfect left and right, it’s primarily a summertime spot as it really likes southwest swells. Breaking through most tides, Lowers is consistently good, even if it gets a little afternoon breeze on it. Like all the other breaks at Trestles, access by hiking or biking in. There’s free parking in the area, as well as a California State Park paid lot.
Cotton’s Point
- Experience Level - Intermediate
- Ideal Board - Mid-length to shortboard
- Lifeguard - Protected by the California State lifeguards.
The northern most break in the Trestles zone, Cotton’s Point is a playful wave that offers lefts and rights. Exposed to most swells that make it into San Clemente’s window, there’s usually something to ride here. Of course, with good swell exposure comes wind exposure and Cotton’s is usually the first break in the area to blow out when the winds pick up. When the swell is really pumping it can hold the size as the waves will break further out on the reef. Low tide is ideal here. Like all the other breaks at Trestles, access by hiking or biking in. There’s free parking in the area, as well as a California State Park paid lot.
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Reviews for "Surfing San Clemente: A Beginner's Guide from Magic Seaweed"
1. John - 2/5 - I was disappointed with the accuracy of the Magic Seaweed forecast for San Clemente. It predicted good surfing conditions, but when I arrived at the beach, the waves were small and choppy. I relied on this app to plan my surfing trip, and it let me down. I won't be using it again.
2. Sarah - 1/5 - Magic Seaweed for San Clemente was a total waste of time for me. The app constantly gave inaccurate information about wave heights and conditions. I trusted it to guide me for my kayaking adventure, but ended up facing dangerous waves that were way bigger than what the app had indicated. I wasted my time and put myself at risk because of this unreliable forecast. Not recommended at all.
3. Dave - 2/5 - I found the Magic Seaweed forecast for San Clemente to be unreliable and inconsistent. It often showed conflicting information, making it difficult to make any plans based on its predictions. On several occasions, I arrived at the beach expecting great conditions, only to be met with disappointing waves. It needs to improve its accuracy and consistency before I can trust it again.
4. Emily - 1/5 - Magic Seaweed for San Clemente was a letdown. It consistently overestimated wave heights and conditions, leading to unnecessary excitement and disappointment. I've had much better experiences with other surf forecasting apps that provided more accurate and reliable information. I won't be using this one again and would recommend looking for alternatives in the market.