Trestles Surf Report & Surfability Score

KSL Surfability Score (1-10)

KSL Surf Intelligence

Poor

KSL Conditions Scores (1-10) (not size, speed, or depth)

Swell

2.5

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Wind

0.0

Tide

6.6

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Current Surf Conditions

Last updated: Feb 18, 2026 at 1:30 AM PST

At Trestles, the surf features waves around 7.5 feet with a moderate 9-second period coming from the west, which is outside the ideal swell window, resulting in a less optimal swell direction. The tide is currently dropping near 1.8 feet and rated fair, which provides moderate surf conditions. Winds are strong from the southwest at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, creating totally blown out surface conditions. Water temperature is cool at about 63°F, and the air temperature is 48°F with showers and thunderstorms expected tonight.

Quick Conditions Snapshot

7.5 ft west swell with 9-sec period, strong SW wind 20-30 mph, dropping tide near 1.8 ft, water temp 63°F, air temp 48°F, showers and thunderstorms.

Trestles Local Weather

Showers And Thunderstorms, 48°F • Wind SW 20 to 30 mph

Trestles Surf Outlook

Poor directional swell combined with strong onshore winds make for challenging surf conditions at Trestles tonight. The dropping fair tide offers some rideable waves around 7.5 feet, but choppy conditions and unsettled weather dampen the overall quality. Expect uneven sets with limited clean shape until winds ease.

Trestles Surf Conditions Breakdown

Swell Score Summary

Swell Score: A swell score of 2.5/10 reflects solid size.

Swell Detail: Approximately 7.6 ft with an interval of 9 seconds with Very Heavy engery (~1525 kJ).

Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the W (260°) | Outside acceptable direction window.

Tide Score Summary

Tide Score: With a tide score of 6.6/10, conditions are workable, though some variability in shape is possible depending on timing.

Tide Height: The tide is falling around 1.82 ft, which sits within the preferred mid-tide range for this reef break.

Tide Trend: ↘ Fading: Tide quality may weaken slightly.

Next Tide: Low at 3:01 AM (0.9 ft)

Wind Score Summary

Wind Score: A wind score of 0.0/10 reflects very strong winds that are blowing out the lineup, leaving rough, choppy conditions and poor surf quality.

Wind Direction & Speed: SW @ 20 to 30 mph

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

Report & Trend Confidence

high

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