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T-Street

Sand-and-reef beachbreak south of the San Clemente Pier. Lefts and rights off shifting sandbars over a reef bottom. Named for the Trafalgar Street trail that walks down to the beach.

South OC Famous spot

Spot intel

Parking

Free street parking on Trafalgar Lane and the residential streets between the 5 and the bluff. Walk-down via the posted Trafalgar trail to the sand, about a quarter mile, paved.

Crowd

Moderate to thick. Local presence runs heavy across the morning. Pier and rail-line geography keep the lineup compact.

Beginner-friendly?

Depends.

On the smaller, softer days the sand sections open up for confident intermediates. On any size the reef sections run with a locally rotated lineup and the priority hierarchy is tight.

Lineup etiquette

Beachbreak priority is per-wave, not by lineup position. On the reef sections the deepest rider has priority. A wave already taken from the peak isn't open to paddle into.

When it's on

South through southwest and west through west-northwest groundswell with light offshore wind from the northeast through east. Mid-tide window.

When beginners can paddle out

Knee-high to chest-high on a mid-tide window with light wind, on the softer sand sections away from the reef.

Where it breaks

Coordinates
33.4142, -117.6234
Shore faces
SW
Region
South OC, California

Common questions

What swell direction is best for T-Street?
T-Street works best on a S to SW swell.
How big does T-Street need to be?
T-Street is best in the 3-6ft range on a 12-18s period.
What are the best conditions at T-Street?
Light or offshore wind under about 8 knots, with the tide around 1-4ft.
Where is T-Street?
T-Street is a beach break peaks in South OC, California. The beach faces SW.
Does GhostFingers forecast T-Street?
Yes. GhostFingers grades T-Street with a six-tier verdict from swell height, period, direction, tide, and wind. iPhone, summer 2026.

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