San Diego County, California
Best window·Friday 6AM–9AM·5ft·Good
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.
Wed, Jun 24: 5–7ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 5-7ft waves on SSW swell at 14s with glassy conditions. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Thu, Jun 25: 5–7ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 5-7ft on SSW swell at 16s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 6mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Fri, Jun 26: 4–6ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 4-6ft waves on SSW swell at 14s and calm winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 10mph from the SW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Sat, Jun 27: 4–6ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 4-6ft waves and poor - fair conditions with 11mph SE winds.
Sun, Jun 28: 4–6ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. Pretty quiet out there — 4-6ft and mostly poor - fair with moderate S wind around 8mph.
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 5-7ft with a 16.85s swell period. Wind is WNW at 7mph 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 5-7ft, produced by a 1.8ft SSW primary swell at 17s, a 1.8ft SSW secondary 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 Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 5ft waves, a 14.4s swell period, and conditions rated 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
