66°
Mostly Sunny
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San Diego County, CA · Pacific Ocean
San Onofre State Beach
5200 S Pacific Coast Hwy, San Clemente, CA 92672
Sprawling state beach famous for the world-class Trestles surf break and miles of undeveloped coastline below coastal bluffs. Includes Bluffs Beach campground.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
Cool but workable
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph.
Weather
- 66°F air — cool but workable
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 67°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
- 3.6ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids
Safety
- UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
64 /100
good
41 Swim
67 Sunbathe
80 Walk
63 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
66°F
Clear
Wind
10 mph
W
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
10 Very High
High 10 AM–03 PM · burn in ~20m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
68°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
67°F
Refreshing
Next High Tide
11:05 PM
5.2 ft · in 1.4h
Wave Height
3.6 ft
15s · SSW swell
Water Quality
Clean
10 cfu/100mL · Fecal Coliform
USGS · sampled 5mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (PZZ740)
The SGX office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.
- CAZ552 Orange County Coastal Areas n/a
- CAZ043 San Diego County Coastal Areas n/a
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
8:41 AM
Sunset
10:56 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:11 AM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| 1:06 PM | High | 3.1 ft |
| 4:39 PM | Low | 2.6 ft |
| 11:05 PM | High | 5.2 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
68°
Mostly Sunny
1%
67
67°
Partly Sunny
1%
67
66°
Mostly Cloudy
0%
60
66°
Mostly Sunny
1%
67
66°
Mostly Sunny
0%
67
67°
Mostly Sunny
0%
67
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
- recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 67°F
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Minor
1:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Major
5:20 AM - 7:20 AM
Minor
10:50 AM - 11:50 AM
Major
5:40 PM - 7:40 PM
Beach Info
Parking
State-park day-use parking $15 per vehicle at the main lot.
Dogs
Dogs not permitted on the beach or trails; leashed dogs allowed in campgrounds and paved areas only.
Entry Fee
$15 per vehicle day-use.
Address
5200 S Pacific Coast Hwy, San Clemente, CA 92672
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at San Onofre State Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for San Onofre State Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is San Onofre State Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs not permitted on the beach or trails; leashed dogs allowed in campgrounds and paved areas only.
Is there an entry fee at San Onofre State Beach?
$15 per vehicle day-use.
Are there lifeguards at San Onofre State Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol San Onofre State Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at San Onofre State Beach?
Amenities at San Onofre State Beach include restrooms, lifeguard tower, camping.
When is the water warmest at San Onofre State Beach?
The Pacific is cold. Southern California (San Diego to Santa Barbara) peaks in August at 65-72°F. Central and Northern California stay in the upper 50s to low 60s year-round. Oregon and Washington rarely exceed 60°F. Wetsuits are common.
Where is San Onofre State Beach located?
San Onofre State Beach is in San Diego County, CA, at 5200 S Pacific Coast Hwy, San Clemente, CA 92672.
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Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS