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Trestles surfForecast / New Jersey / USA
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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
11.0° C
(Which is 2.3°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 Tuesday (Apr 28) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period. 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 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 28th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 28th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 28th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Trestles over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NE on Sat night, light winds from the NE by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed night, min 7°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Tue night, strong winds from the WNW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
ESE 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | ESE 10 | |
273 | 416 | 395 | 392 | 348 | 313 | 340 | 402 | 396 | 319 | 184 | 189 | 106 | 196 | 106 | 110 | 78 | 39 | 39 | 49 | 31 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | |
High Tide | 4:09PM1.35m | 4:25AM1.39m | 5:09PM1.42m | 5:25AM1.39m | 6:03PM1.50m | 6:19AM1.39m | 6:51PM1.57m | 7:07AM1.40m | 7:33PM1.63m | 7:50AM1.40m | 8:12PM1.66m | 8:30AM1.38m | 8:48PM1.65m | 9:09AM1.35m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:07PM0.21m | 10:45AM0.07m | 11:05PM0.16m | 11:33AM0.04m | 11:57PM0.10m | 12:17PM0.02m | 00:45AM0.06m | 12:58PM0.02m | 1:30AM0.02m | 1:38PM0.03m | 2:13AM0.00m | 2:16PM0.06m | 2:54AM0.00m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | |
7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:51 | — | 7:52 | |
— | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 17 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 9 |
1 | 2 | -4 | -1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 2 | -2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | — | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 9 | S 7 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | ESE 10 |
— | — | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | — | 402 | 396 | 319 | 184 | 189 | 1 | 196 | 106 | 110 | 78 | 39 | 39 | 49 | 31 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 13 | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 5 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
— | — | 18 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | SSW 4 | S 7 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 |
273 | 416 | 395 | 392 | 348 | 313 | 340 | — | — | — | — | 102 | 106 | 138 | — | 23 | 29 | 38 | 10 | 52 | 27 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 473 | 240 | 403 | 1039 | 207 | 7 | 1395 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 210 | 210 | 297 | 121 | 13 | 222 | 367 | 367 | 413 | 367 | 153 |
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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.












