San Diego County, California
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Trestles, San Diego County, California. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sun, May 10: 6–7ft, 18s period, rated Fair. Expect 6-7ft all day on SSW swell at 18s with 8mph WSW winds — nothing amazing but surfable.
Mon, May 11: 6–7ft, 18s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 6-7ft waves on SSW swell at 17s with light NW winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Tue, May 12: 4–5ft, 16s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 6-7ft waves on SSW swell at 15s and light winds out of the SSE. Onshore flow builds through the day to 8mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Wed, May 13: 4–5ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 4-5ft waves on SSW swell at 14s and light winds out of the ESE. Onshore flow builds through the day to 10mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Thu, May 14: 3–4ft, 16s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SSW swell at 13s and light winds out of the ESE. Onshore flow builds through the day to 9mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
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Lower Trestles is one of the best waves in the world — a cobblestone point break that produces both rights and lefts off a perfectly defined peak. Selected as the 2028 LA Olympics surfing venue and longtime WSL Championship Tour stop. The wave is rippable and consistent but the crowd and competition-level lineup make it effectively advanced. The 15-minute walk from the parking lot is the only thing keeping numbers in check.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Trestles is 6-7+ft with a 17.7s swell period. Wind is W at 8mph and conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Trestles is 6-7+ft, produced by a 1.5ft SSW primary swell at 18s, a 1.1ft W secondary swell at 6s, a 0.9ft S tertiary swell at 14s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Trestles is Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 7ft waves, a 16.5s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Trestles works best with a SSW swell and ENE winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Trestles. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Trestles is a point with a cobblestone bottom, suited to advanced surfers. Lower Trestles is one of the best waves in the world — a cobblestone point break that produces both rights and lefts off a perfectly defined peak. Selected as the 2028 LA Olympics surfing venue and longtime WSL Championship Tour stop. The wave is rippable and consistent but the crowd and competition-level lineup make it effectively advanced. The 15-minute walk from the parking lot is the only thing keeping numbers in check.
The prime season at Trestles is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Trestles include extreme crowds, high-performance lineup, cobblestone bottom, long walk in. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Trestles 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
