Trestles (Lowers) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the table for Trestles (Lowers) over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next week or so is looking pretty grim. The first real surfable day doesn’t show up until Wednesday, August 26th. Before that, we’re dealing with a long stretch of small, weak, and choppy conditions. From Monday the 17th right through to Tuesday the 25th, the swell is tiny – mostly 2 ft to 3 ft – and the wind is mostly cross-onshore, leaving the surface a mess. The wave energy is weak to moderate (between 149 and 436 units), and honestly, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. It’s a real dry spell.

Now, the light at the end of the tunnel. Wednesday, August 26th, is our first real highlight. The wind goes glassy in the morning – a light, offshore breeze out of the west at 3 mph. There’s a 2 ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a long 16-second period. The water temperature is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. The energy is moderate (284 units), but with that period and clean conditions, it’ll be a quiet, fun little session. The crowds are always a factor at Lowers, so expect company, but the quality should be there for the advanced crew.

Friday, August 28th, is another standout. The afternoon brings a clean, cross-offshore breeze from the north at 6 mph, tidying up a 2 ft SW swell with a 16-second period. The energy is moderate (370 units), but that wind direction will make for some of the best-conditioned waves of the whole period. It’s a sneaky good window.

Looking further out to the first week of September, there’s a pulse of energy building. By Saturday, August 29th, the swell nudges up to 3 ft from the SSW, with a 16-second period and strong wave energy (651 units). The morning wind is light from the west, but it’s cross-onshore, so it won’t be pristine. Still, for a long-range call, it’s something to keep an eye on. The trend continues into Sunday and Monday with similar size and direction, but the wind stays messy. The best of that late window might be the morning of Sunday, August 30th, with a light breeze and a solid 3 ft SSW swell.

Bottom line: the first week is a washout. The real action is on August 26th, 28th, and maybe the 29th-30th. Keep your expectations low for the early run, but the end of the month has a few clean, glassy sessions that’ll make it worth the wait.

Rusty.

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