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Church Surf Forecast

Orange County, California

Church surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
15.6s
Wind
2mph
WNW / Gusts 2mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
1.0ft @ 16sSSW
Secondary
0.7ft @ 11sSSW
Tertiary
0.5ft @ 13sS

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Spot Guide

Break
Point
Bottom
Cobblestone
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
NE
Season
Summer

Church is the southernmost and most forgiving break in the Trestles complex, a cobblestone right-hand point break well-suited for longboarding and flow surfing. The slow, peeling waves and relatively mellow character make it the beginner-friendly entry point to the world-class Trestles surf zone. Located on the same cobblestone reef system formed by San Mateo Creek, it offers a mellower experience than the famous Lowers break to the north.

Cobblestone bottomLong walk inCrowds

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Fair

Consistent 2-3ft surf through the day on SSW swell at 16s with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
16s SSW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair

Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on SSW swell at 15s — barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
14s SSW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Fair

Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on SSW swell at 14s — calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
14s SSW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Fair

Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on WSW swell at 6s — calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
4s W|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Fair

Expect 2-3ft all day on SSW swell at 12s with barely a breath of wind — nothing amazing but surfable.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|Calm

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Church Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Church?
The current wave height at Church is 2-3ft with a 15.6s swell period. Wind is WNW at 2mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the Church surf forecast?
Our Church forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.