Trestles surf break

Trestles surfForecast / New Jersey / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 19 May 2026 EDT
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Trestles surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Trestles sea temperature is
13.7° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Trestles this week:

The surf forecast for Trestles over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Trestles in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Wed 20th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 20th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 23rd May)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Trestles over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the E by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Fri night, calm by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tue
26
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
6
0.8
S
6
1.2
S
5
0.8
SSE
6
0.4
SE
9
1.1
ENE
5
0.8
ENE
5
1.5
E
6
1.6
E
7
1.7
ESE
8
2
E
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1
ESE
8
0.9
E
8
0.9
E
8
0.7
E
8
1.1
S
6
0.5
E
8
0.5
SSE
6
0.5
SSE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
92
47
74
51
22
55
32
160
229
345
475
373
159
130
103
97
58
86
29
23
23
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
15
WSW
25
S
5
NE
30
NE
30
NE
20
ENE
35
E
35
E
30
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
15
NE
10
NNE
10
NNW
5
NNE
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
SW
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross
High Tide
11:03PM1.76m
11:51AM1.42m
00:03AM1.67m
12:52PM1.41m
1:03AM1.58m
1:51PM1.40m
2:02AM1.49m
2:48PM1.41m
2:58AM1.41m
3:44PM1.44m
3:55AM1.34m
4:39PM1.47m
4:51AM1.30m
5:31PM1.52m
Low Tide
5:23AM-0.12m
5:23PM0.05m
6:18AM-0.05m
6:22PM0.14m
7:17AM0.02m
7:28PM0.22m
8:19AM0.07m
8:38PM0.25m
9:18AM0.09m
9:44PM0.24m
10:10AM0.09m
10:42PM0.21m
10:57AM0.10m
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
mod rain
light rain
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:43
5:41
5:41
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:39
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8:07
8:08
8:09
8:09
8:10
8:12
8:13
8:14
1
1
2
3
19
4
3
7
4
1
1
6
2
Temp °C
27
26
29
24
15
13
12
12
12
11
11
11
13
13
14
14
14
15
15
14
16
24
25
28
22
12
7
7
6
5
5
3
4
9
9
12
13
14
16
15
13
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
16
0.4
SE
8
0.1
SE
15
0.8
SSE
6
0.5
SSE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
8
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
1.2
ESE
8
1
ESE
8
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.7
E
8
0.6
SSE
6
0.5
SSE
6
0.5
SSE
6
0.5
SSE
6
Energy kJ
5
16
8
51
22
10
24
7
7
159
130
10
15
58
29
21
23
23
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
15
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.1
SE
13
0.1
E
13
0.4
SSE
5
0.1
SE
12
0.5
S
6
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.4
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
7
Energy kJ
10
9
20
19
19
7
3
8
6
17
45
29
18
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
12
Energy kJ
3
3
8
8
8
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
6
0.8
S
6
1.2
S
5
0.6
NE
4
1.1
ENE
5
0.8
ENE
5
1.5
E
6
1.6
E
7
1.7
ESE
8
2
E
8
1.7
ESE
8
0.9
E
8
0.9
E
8
0.8
S
6
1.1
S
6
0.4
NE
4
Energy kJ
92
47
74
10
55
32
160
229
345
475
373
103
97
43
86
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
48
0
147
0
208
1003
208
420
2181
227
227
227
227
71
2
0
0
0
94
49
40
Best forecast wave conditions in New Jersey
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
5
4
5
7
7
5
6
9
6
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
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Information about the Trestles Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Trestles provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Trestles can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Trestles surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Trestles) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Trestles may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Trestles is 45 km (28 miles) from Ocean City. If you plan a vacation in New Jersey, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ocean City. Ocean City has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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