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Upper Trestles Surf Forecast

San Diego County, California

Upper Trestles 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
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
W
Best Wind
NE
Season
Winter

Upper Trestles is the winter-wave counterpart to Lowers, producing a longer, steeper right-hander off the same cobblestone reef deposited by San Mateo Creek. It draws in W and NW swells that Lowers misses, making it a prime option during North Pacific winter storms. Notably less crowded than Lowers, making it a smart alternative when the main peak is a zoo.

Cobblestone bottomCrowds on clean overhead daysLong walk in

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Fair

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

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

Consistent 2-3ft surf through the day on SSW swell at 15s with calm winds.

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

Consistent 2-3ft surf through the day on SSW swell at 14s with glassy conditions.

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

Consistent 2-3ft surf through the day on WSW swell at 6s with glassy conditions.

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

Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on SSW swell at 12s — barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|Calm

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Upper Trestles Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Upper Trestles?
The current wave height at Upper Trestles is 2-3ft with a 15.6s swell period. Wind is WNW at 2mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the Upper Trestles surf forecast?
Our Upper 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.