
Surf Forecasts:
Trestles surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, SSE swell with 203 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period with SE swell.
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 Monday (Jul 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Trestles over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 75mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue night, light winds from the NW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | E 5 | SE 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 4 | S 5 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
20 | 18 | 23 | 43 | 39 | 31 | 43 | 42 | 29 | 14 | 30 | 55 | 176 | 108 | 72 | 47 | 49 | 49 | 30 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 5:34AM1.11m | 6:01PM1.46m | 6:29AM1.15m | 6:49PM1.50m | 7:17AM1.20m | 7:33PM1.55m | 8:00AM1.25m | 8:13PM1.58m | 8:40AM1.29m | 8:50PM1.59m | 9:17AM1.33m | 9:25PM1.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:23PM0.26m | 11:17AM0.27m | 00:11AM0.21m | 12:05PM0.24m | 00:56AM0.16m | 12:51PM0.21m | 1:40AM0.10m | 1:37PM0.18m | 2:22AM0.05m | 2:21PM0.16m | 3:01AM0.02m | 3:02PM0.14m | 3:37AM-0.00m | ||||||
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
8:17 | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 10 | 64 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 20 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | E 6 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
15 | 18 | 23 | 43 | 21 | 31 | 43 | 42 | 29 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 108 | 72 | 47 | 49 | 49 | 30 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | — | — | — | SSE 6 | S 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 5 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 |
1 | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 25 | 39 | 20 | 7 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | E 9 | E 8 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | — | — | SSE 2 | S 4 | SSE 4 | S 5 | S 6 | — | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | — |
20 | 18 | 12 | 40 | 39 | 24 | — | — | 1 | 14 | 30 | 55 | 176 | — | 21 | 19 | 14 | 7 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 230 | 556 | 420 | 2 | 207 | 1045 | 9 | 48 | 349 | 327 | 1181 | 25 | 83 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.
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