Trestles (Lowers) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get straight into it, folks. Rusty here.

Alright, we’re looking at a bit of a mixed bag for Trestles (Lowers) over the next couple of weeks. It’s not a total washout, but you’re gonna have to pick your moments. The first week has some rideable stuff, but the second week drops right off.

Right out of the gate, Saturday the 25th of July, we’ve got some clean, small waves. The swell is coming from the SSW at 3 feet, and it’s a long-period groundswell at 21 seconds. That’s a proper long roller, but it can be a bit tricky at a beach and reef setup like this – it might break a little too straight. The wind is onshore and light at 6 mph, so it’s a bit bumpy. The combined energy is moderate (911). Not a standout, but it’s a start.

Moving into Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th, the swell picks up a touch to 4-4 feet, still from the SSW and SW. The period drops from 19 seconds down to 18 seconds, still a nice groundswell. The wind is still light and onshore or cross-onshore, so the surface is not perfect. The energy is moderate (926 and 1149). It’s surfable, but nothing to get the heart racing.

Tuesday the 28th sees a slight increase, with the swell hitting 4-5 feet from the SSW. The wind swings to a cross-onshore at 9 mph, which will make it a bit choppy. The energy is moderate (1097-1176). This is still a marginal session.

The highlight of the whole run looks like Thursday the 30th of July into Friday the 31st. On Thursday afternoon, the swell jumps to 6 feet from the S, with a period of 14 seconds. The wind is light and onshore at 6 mph. The combined energy is moderate to strong (1234). Then Friday morning and afternoon, the swell peaks at 6 feet from the S, still with a 14-second period. The wind stays light onshore. The energy is strong (1504 and 1446). That’s the biggest swell of the forecast. For reference, 6 feet is getting a bit meaty for beginners, but it’s a solid size for intermediate and advanced surfers. The light onshore wind will keep the surface a bit lumpy, but the energy is there. That’s the best on offer, right there.

After that, it’s a slow slide into nothing. Saturday the 1st of August drops to 5 feet, and the period shortens to 12-13 seconds. Still light wind, but the energy is dropping fast (907 to 635).

Then from Sunday the 2nd of August all the way through to Sunday the 9th of August, we’ve got a proper blank run. The swell drops to 2 feet to 3 feet, with most days being “poor surf conditions” and a score of zero. The wind is either light onshore or a gentle cross-onshore breeze. The energy is weak (mostly under 400). There’s a 9-day gap here with no real surf to recommend. It’s a dead period. For a spot like Trestles, which is very consistent, this is a rough spell.

So, to wrap it up: your best bet is Friday the 31st of July for the biggest swell. It’s not perfect, but it’s the most juice you’ll see. The rest of the first week is marginal, and the second week is a total loss. Keep an eye on the forecasts, though – it tends not to stay this flat for long.

Rusty.

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