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Riviera Beach - San Clemente

Riviera

A friendly South-OC beachbreak near San Clemente that reliably produces both rights and lefts on week-to-week W-SW groundswell, popular with locals but forgiving at small sizes. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Riviera in California.

Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationCalifornia, US
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The Wave

Shallow sandbars shift quickly after storms - expect the best peaks to migrate along the beach and pack in crowds when longer-period W/SW swell shows.

Mid to rising tides generally keep the peaks punchy while low tide can expose shallow sandbars.

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Lineup Guide

Shallow sandbars shift quickly after storms - expect the best peaks to migrate along the beach and pack in crowds when longer-period W/SW swell shows.

Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.

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