Trestles surf break

Trestles surfForecast / New Jersey / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 18 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
13.5° C
(Which is 1.1°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 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 20th May)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 20th May)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 25th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the S by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
8
0.5
SE
8
1
S
5
0.7
S
6
1.3
S
5
1.2
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.9
S
5
0.7
SSE
6
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
1.3
ESE
5
1
ESE
7
0.9
SE
6
0.9
S
6
1.3
ENE
6
1.6
ENE
7
1.5
E
7
1.3
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
40
38
49
29
92
92
33
36
35
20
23
25
38
91
91
64
56
102
247
239
212
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
30
S
15
S
15
SSW
30
S
30
SSW
15
WSW
20
S
10
SW
25
NE
20
NE
15
ENE
30
E
25
E
20
ENE
35
E
30
E
30
E
45
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:53AM1.48m
10:05PM1.84m
10:50AM1.45m
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
Low Tide
3:37PM-0.07m
4:31AM-0.17m
4:29PM-0.02m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
cloud
light rain
mod rain
mod rain
mod rain
heavy rain
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:41
5:41
5:39
5:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:07
8:07
8:08
8:09
8:09
8:10
8:12
4
1
9
7
6
12
3
6
17
16
2
3
Temp °C
24
28
26
26
29
26
26
30
21
15
11
11
10
10
11
11
11
12
11
11
12
24
24
23
26
27
22
25
29
22
10
6
8
5
4
8
6
6
6
4
4
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.5
SE
8
0.1
SE
16
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.7
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
1
ESE
7
0.9
SE
6
0.6
S
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.3
SSE
6
0.2
SSE
6
Energy kJ
40
28
10
17
34
10
20
21
35
13
20
25
38
91
64
23
13
12
8
3
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
18
0.1
E
17
0.1
E
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
15
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SSE
6
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.5
ESE
6
0.1
SE
9
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
Energy kJ
12
5
3
7
10
9
8
21
20
6
7
7
7
7
23
3
3
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
16
0.1
SE
16
0.1
E
12
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.1
E
12
Energy kJ
4
4
5
10
3
8
8
8
7
7
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
4
1
S
5
0.7
S
6
1.3
S
5
1.2
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.9
S
5
0.7
NE
4
0.8
ENE
4
0.5
E
5
0.8
ESE
4
1.3
ESE
5
0.7
S
5
0.9
S
6
1.3
ENE
6
1.6
ENE
7
1.5
E
7
1.3
E
8
Energy kJ
38
49
29
92
92
33
36
14
23
11
20
91
24
56
102
247
239
212
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
26
83
1003
555
9
158
48
26
158
0
204
1003
13
499
363
227
121
732
1129
245
346
Best forecast wave conditions in New Jersey
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
3
2
3
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
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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