Trestles Surf Report & Surfability Score

KSL Surfability Score (1-10)
KSL Surf Intelligence
5.6
Good
KSL Conditions Scores (1-10)
(not size, speed, or depth)
Swell
6.4
Stable window
Wind
5.0
Tide
0.5
Stable window

Current Surf Conditions

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At Trestles, the surf is delivering good sized waves around 6 feet with a solid 13-second period coming from the west, which is outside the ideal direction window but still providing surfable conditions. The tide is currently rising from a very low height near 0.06 feet, with the next high tide expected around 4.5 feet tonight, though the current tide quality is rated poor. Winds are light and northwest at 5 mph, creating smooth, clean conditions on the water. Water temperature is comfortable at about 64°F, making for pleasant surf sessions this afternoon.

Quick Conditions Snapshot

6 ft W swell with 13s period, light NW wind, rising low tide near 0.1 ft, 64°F water, 70°F air, clean and smooth conditions.

Trestles Local Weather

Sunny, 70°F • Wind NW 5 mph

Trestles Surf Outlook

Good sized waves with a solid swell period offer fun surf at Trestles this afternoon, while light northwest winds keep the water clean and conditions pleasant. The rising low tide currently provides less favorable conditions but will improve toward the evening high tide.

Trestles Surf Conditions Breakdown

Swell Score Summary

Swell Score: A swell score of 6.4/10 reflects moderate size.

Swell Detail: Around 5.9 ft with an interval of 13 seconds with Very Heavy engery (~1350 kJ).

Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the W (275°) | Outside acceptable direction window.

Tide Score Summary

Tide Score: A poor tide tide score of 0.5/10 indicates conditions are limiting wave shape at this break, making clean or consistent surf unlikely.

Tide Height: The tide is rising around 0.06 ft, sitting below the preferred range for this reef break.

Tide Trend: Improving: Poor tide conditions are improving.

Next Tide: High at 10:28 PM (4.5 ft)

Wind Score Summary

Wind Score: A wind score of 5.0/10 indicates mostly favorable winds, with generally clean conditions and only slight chop on the surface.

Wind Direction & Speed: NW @ 5 mph

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

Report & Trend Confidence

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