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Trestles Surf Report & Surfability Score™

KSL Surfability Score (Right Now)
KSL Surf Intelligence
4.4
Fair
KSL Conditions Scores (1-10) (not size, speed, or depth)
Swell
4.5
Stable window
Wind
4.0
Tide
8.5
Stable window

Current Surf Conditions

Last updated: May 6, 2026 at 3:01 PM PDT

Trestles is seeing playable surf with solid energy and waves coming from the southwest that are just shy of the ideal swell window. The tide is dropping around 2.7 feet, which matches well with the reef break for decent shape on the waves. The west wind at 10 mph is steady and fair, contributing to manageable surface conditions without too much chop. Overall, it’s a solid day to catch some consistent sets with decent punch and clean shape.

Quick Conditions Snapshot

2.6-2.7 ft swell from the SW with solid energy, west wind at 10 mph, dropping tide near 2.7 ft, water temp 67°F, air temp 67°F.

Trestles Local Weather

Mostly Sunny, 67°F • Wind W 10 mph

Trestles Surf Conditions Breakdown

Swell Score Summary

Swell Score: A swell score of 4.5/10 reflects modest size and playable swell energy.

Swell Detail: Approximately 2.6 ft with an interval of 13 seconds with Playable engery (~265 kJ).

Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the SW (219°) | Outside acceptable direction window.

Tide Score Summary

Tide Score: A tide score of 8.5/10 reflects favorable tide conditions, offering reliable shape with only minor limitations.

Tide Height: The tide is falling around 2.69 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 4:45 PM (2.6 ft)

Wind Score Summary

Wind Score: A wind score of 4.0/10 suggests mixed wind influence, with choppy sections and uneven texture starting to affect wave quality.

Wind Direction & Speed: W @ 10 mph

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

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