Trestles (Lowers) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the next couple of weeks at Trestles (Lowers). We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming up, so let’s get into it.

Right off the bat, it’s looking pretty quiet. The early part of the week isn’t offering much to get excited about. We’ve got some small, weak energy rolling in – the combined swell energy is only around 528 (moderate) on Sunday morning, but it drops fast. The wind is cross-on from the West, which is putting a bit of a chop on things, and the swell is small, around 3ft from the SSW. It’s a long-period groundswell of 16 seconds, which would usually be a good sign, but the size just isn’t there for Trestles to really fire. The water is a notable 74° – that’s about 7° warmer than usual for this time of year, which is pretty unusual, so you might not need the thickest wetsuit.

Monday and Tuesday look even smaller and more marginal, with the wind staying unfriendly. Honestly, it’s a bit of a flat spell with poor conditions for the first several days. There’s no real standout option here until we get further out.

Looking ahead, there’s a flicker of hope towards the end of the month. On Wednesday the 26th of August, there’s a brief moment in the afternoon that could be worth a look. The wind is forecast to go glassy from the WNW, which is a huge positive. The swell is only 2ft from the SW with a period of 16 seconds, and the combined energy is a weak 299. It’s not going to be big, but if that glass-off happens, it’ll be the cleanest the lineup will be all period. Don’t expect it to be pumping, but for a sneaky cruise on a longboard, it might be your best bet.

The last few days of the month see a slight bump in energy. On Saturday the 29th of August, the combined swell energy climbs to 600 (moderate) by the afternoon with a 3ft swell from the SSW, but the wind is a moderate cross-shore from the WNW, making things choppy. It’s not ideal. The following Sunday the 30th of August morning has a better wind direction, onshore from the SW, with the same 3ft swell, but the energy is still moderate.

Overall, it’s a lean forecast for Trestles. The first week is mostly a write-off unless you’re desperate, and the second week only offers a couple of small windows, like that glassy Wednesday afternoon. For the best of a quiet bunch, I’d pencil in the afternoon of Wednesday the 26th of August for the cleanest, albeit small, conditions. Keep the expectations low and you might snag a fun wave or two.

Rusty.

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