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Trestles Surfability Score™ & Surf Report

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
7.4
Stable window

Current Surf Conditions

Last updated: Jul 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM PDT

Trestles is seeing playable waves with solid sets coming from the south, though the swell direction is a bit off from ideal, so expect some variation in consistency. The tide is rising around mid-level, which suits this reef break well and helps the waves hold together. Light southwest winds are easing, making for a cleaner line-up and more enjoyable conditions overall.

Quick Conditions Snapshot

3.3 ft swell from the south with moderate energy, southwest wind at 5 to 10 mph, rising tide near 4.5 ft, water temperature about 72°F, air temperature 76°F.

Trestles Local Weather

Sunny, 76°F • Wind SW 5 to 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: Roughly 3.3 ft with an interval of 10 seconds with Playable energy (~320 kJ).

Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the S (172°) | Outside acceptable direction window.

Tide Score Summary

Tide Score: A tide score of 7.4/10 reflects favorable tide conditions, offering reliable shape with only minor limitations.

Tide Height: The tide is rising around 4.47 ft, which sits within the preferred mid-tide range for this break.

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

Next Tide: High at 1:13 PM (4.6 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: SW @ 5 to 10 mph

Wind Trend: Wind quality improves as the surf window opens.

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