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Trails Surf Forecast

Orange County, California

Trails surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
15.7s
Wind
2mph
NNE / Gusts 2mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
1.0ft @ 16sSSW
Secondary
0.7ft @ 11sSSW
Tertiary
0.5ft @ 3sW

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall

Trails is a mellow beach break located along Orange County's central coast, offering forgiving sand-bottom waves ideal for developing surfers and those looking for a relaxed session. The break faces northeast but receives best performance from south-southwest swells, which wrap around the Southern California coastline and peel across the sandy bottom with consistent shape. Protected by offshore westerly winds, this accessible spot provides a fun introduction to coastal Orange County surfing with amenities and parking nearby.

Moderate shore breakRip currents during larger swells

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Fair

Rideable all day with 2-3ft waves on SSW swell at 16s and glassy conditions.

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

Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on SW swell at 13s with calm winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

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

Rideable all day with 2-3ft waves on SSW swell at 14s and calm winds.

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

Expect 2-3ft all day on SSW swell at 13s with glassy conditions — nothing amazing but surfable.

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

Consistent 2-3ft surf through the day on SSW swell at 12s with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|Calm

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Trails Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Trails?
The current wave height at Trails is 2-3ft with a 15.7s swell period. Wind is NNE at 2mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the Trails surf forecast?
Our Trails 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.