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Trestles – Lowers Surf Report & Surfability Score™

KSL Surfability Score (Right Now)
KSL Surf Intelligence
3.5
Fair
KSL Conditions Scores (1-10) (not size, speed, or depth)
Swell
4.5
Stable window
Wind
0.0
Tide
7.2
Stable window

Current Surf Conditions

Last updated: May 15, 2026 at 12:32 PM PDT

Trestles Lowers is seeing solid waves with good shape despite the swell coming a bit off-angle from the usual range. The tide is dropping around head-high, keeping the reef workably good, though wind conditions are totally blown out and worsening, so expect wind-affected, rough conditions on the water. Still, if you don’t mind battling some junky surf, there's enough swell energy to get some decent rides in. The water and air temps are comfortable for getting out.

Quick Conditions Snapshot

5 ft swell from WNW at 11 sec, SW wind 5 to 10 mph, dropping tide near 2.05 ft, water temp 65.8 F, air temp 66 F

Trestles – Lowers Local Weather

Mostly Cloudy, 66°F • Wind SW 5 to 10 mph

Trestles – Lowers Surf Conditions Breakdown

Swell Score Summary

Swell Score: A swell score of 4.5/10 reflects moderate size.

Swell Detail: Close to 5.3 ft with an interval of 11 seconds with Very Heavy engery (~901 kJ).

Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the WNW (285°) | Outside acceptable direction window.

Tide Score Summary

Tide Score: A tide score of 7.2/10 reflects favorable tide conditions, offering reliable shape with only minor limitations.

Tide Height: The tide is falling around 2.05 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: Low at 2:10 PM (1.2 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 @ 5 to 10 mph

Wind Trend: Wind quality declines as the surf window begins to close.


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