The latest 9-band spectral wave energy data from CDIP Station 284 at Capistrano Beach reveals a primary long-period southerly swell peaking around 15 seconds, supplemented by a shorter-period northwest swell train running around 5 to 7 seconds. These readings translate to waist-to-chest-high surf across the primary Trestles breaks, with sets occasionally reaching shoulder-high at optimal southern swell receivers like Lower Trestles. Overall surf quality remains fair to good, held back slightly by minor onshore surface chops but benefiting significantly from the long-period energy filtering through the offshore island banks.
Nearby offshore buoys report a consistent multi-directional wave mix, with primary southern swell components holding at 2 to 3 feet with a 15-second period and secondary northwest components registering at 3 to 4 feet with a 5-to-7-second period. NOAA marine stations show local surface winds blowing out of the west to northwest at 5 to 10 knots, accompanied by light sea chops that gradually smooth out into the late afternoon hours.
Weather conditions around the San Clemente and Trestles coastal strip feature mostly clear skies with comfortable afternoon high temperatures reaching near 76°F. For the remainder of the day, skies will transition into partly cloudy conditions as night approaches, with ambient land temperatures dropping to a mild overnight low around 66°F. Winds are expected to ease after sunset, shifting to light and variable patterns under 5 knots.
NOAA tide predictions for the local area reflect a low tide of 1.0 feet occurring at 4:50 PM, followed by a building flood tide rising toward an evening high tide of 5.7 feet expected at 10:48 PM.