Trestles (Lowers) Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.38° N 117.58° W

Trestles (Lowers) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Trestles (Lowers) sea temperature is
19.7° C
1.2° 

Trestles (Lowers) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Trestles (Lowers) surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 759 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Trestles (Lowers) this week:

The surf forecast for Trestles (Lowers) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Trestles (Lowers) in the next 16 days are 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 7th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 8th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 8th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s

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


Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down what's coming.

It's a bit of a slow burn for the next couple of weeks. The first few days are nothing to write home about, but there's a tiny window of hope if you're keen to wait. The water's sitting at about 68°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

The first real chance to get out is Tuesday morning, July 7th, at Trestles (Lowers). We've got a 4ft SSW groundswell with a long 18-second period. The energy is moderate (837). The wind is light and onshore, but it's light enough that it might clean up. It's marginal, but it's the best we've got to start. The break is very consistent, so you'll get waves, but expect a crowd – it's always packed here for a reason.

The best bet in the whole 16-day window is actually a couple of sessions on Wednesday, July 8th, and Thursday, July 9th. The swell drops a touch to 4ft and 3ft, still from the SSW, with a period of 16 seconds – still a nice groundswell. The combined energy is moderate (899 and 689). The wind is a light cross-onshore, which will keep the surface a little rippled, but it's not a deal-breaker. This is your window for the cleanest, most rideable waves. It's not pumping, but it's the best of a quiet period.

After that, it's a real grind. From Friday, July 10th, right through to Wednesday, July 22nd, we're looking at a long stretch of small, weak surf. The swell drops to 1ft to 3ft, mostly from the SSW or SW, with periods dropping into the 12-16 second range. The wind is mostly cross-onshore, and the energy levels are weak to moderate (128 to 632). Conditions are described as "poor" or "marginal" for the vast majority of that time. It's going to be choppy and small, not really worth the paddle for most of us. There's a slight uptick on Saturday morning, July 18th, with a 3ft SW swell at 18 seconds and moderate energy (557), but the cross-onshore wind will mess it up.

So, to sum it up: the standout is the Wednesday and Thursday this week. The rest is a long wait for something decent. It's one of those stretches where the forecast can change, so don't throw the board in the garage just yet.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
777
603
491
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362
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344
358
210
316
289
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312
176
217
Wind (km/h)
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SW
15
W
5
S
10
SW
10
W
10
SSE
10
SSW
15
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10
SSE
20
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High Tide
3:27PM1.42m
3:52AM0.90m
4:19PM1.54m
5:43AM0.87m
5:13PM1.68m
7:10AM0.93m
6:07PM1.82m
8:12AM1.02m
7:01PM1.95m
9:01AM1.10m
7:53PM2.06m
9:44AM1.17m
8:43PM2.11m
Low Tide
8:25AM0.37m
10:29PM0.51m
9:13AM0.51m
11:52PM0.29m
10:15AM0.62m
00:56AM0.05m
11:25AM0.69m
1:49AM-0.16m
12:32PM0.69m
2:38AM-0.33m
1:33PM0.66m
3:23AM-0.44m
2:28PM0.60m
4:07AM-0.47m
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Information about the Trestles (Lowers) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Trestles (Lowers) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Trestles (Lowers) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Trestles (Lowers) 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 (Lowers)) 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).

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