Old Man's, San Onofre
San Clemente · United States
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Where California longboard culture was born in the 1950s. Slow, rolling, cobble-softened waves, wooden logs, bluegrass on the beach — the friendliest water in the county.
Today's surf at Old Man's, San Onofre
Updated 03:11 spot time
Old Man's, San Onofre surf report for Sunday 27 Sept: waves 3.5 ft–4 ft chest to head high, 3.5 ft SSW swell at 10.75 s. Wind up to 7 mph WSW. Water 74°F. Best surf window around 12:00 AM — good (3.5/5) with 6 mph ENE wind.
Tides today: low 3:40 AM (0.7 ft), high 9:51 AM (5.8 ft), low 4:17 PM (0.2 ft), high 10:23 PM (4.8 ft)
Snapshot from the Sunday 27 Sept build — the live hourly forecast below updates every hour.
10-day forecast
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Wave height & period
Wind
| Time | Rating | Waves | Swell | Wind | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Best swell
S–SW
Best wind
NE–E
Ideal size
1–4 ft
Break type
Reef break
Best season
Year-round
Crowd
Crowded
Safety: A forgiving classroom — stay between the flags, close to shore, and never surf alone. Shallow reef or coral — know the tide stage and where the channel is before you paddle out.
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