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Trestles Surf Report & Surfability Score

KSL Surfability Score (1-10)
KSL Surf Intelligence
5.9
Good
KSL Conditions Scores (1-10) (not size, speed, or depth)
Swell
5.7
Stable window
Wind
7.7
Tide
9.1
Stable window

Current Surf Conditions

Last updated: Mar 20, 2026 at 8:30 PM PDT

At Trestles, the surf features solid 3 ft waves with a long 15-second period coming from the south, slightly outside the ideal swell direction window but providing good energy and shaping. The tide is rising around 3.8 ft, creating excellent conditions. Winds are light from the southwest at 0 to 5 mph, keeping the surface smooth and clean. Water temperature is a comfortable 67°F with air temps near 58°F, making for a pleasant session.

Quick Conditions Snapshot

3 ft swell with a 15-sec period from the south, light SW winds, rising tide near 3.8 ft, 67°F water and 58°F air.

Trestles Local Weather

Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog, 58°F • Wind SW 0 to 5 mph

Trestles Surf Outlook

Good energy swell and excellent tide conditions combined with light offshore winds make Trestles a favorable spot for surfers right now. Expect clean, well-shaped waves with comfortable water temps for a quality session.

Trestles Surf Conditions Breakdown

Swell Score Summary

Swell Score: A swell score of 5.7/10 reflects modest size and playable swell energy.

Swell Detail: Around 3 ft with an interval of 15 seconds with Playable engery (~388 kJ).

Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the S (188°) | Outside acceptable direction window.

Tide Score Summary

Tide Score: With a tide score of 9.1/10, tide conditions are near ideal for this break, providing strong support for clean and consistent wave shape.

Tide Height: The tide is rising around 3.77 ft, which sits within the preferred mid-tide range for this reef break.

Tide Trend: ↗ Peaking: Tide quality may slowly decline but remains good.

Next Tide: High at 10:37 PM (5.5 ft)

Wind Score Summary

Wind Score: A wind score of 7.7/10 indicates mostly favorable winds, with generally clean conditions and only slight chop on the surface.

Wind Direction & Speed: SW @ 0 to 5 mph

Wind Trend: Wind quality remains consistent through the surf window.

Other Orange County Surf Reports

  • Huntington Beach Surf Report
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  • Salt Creek Surf Report
  • Doheny Surf Report
  • San Clemente Surf Report

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