Trestles (Uppers) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. It’s a bit of a slow start out there, I won't lie. For the next week or so, we're looking at some pretty lackluster waves. The swell energy is weak to moderate at best, and there’s a heap of cross-onshore wind messing things up. It’s gonna be a waiting game.

Right now, this Friday the 28th, we’ve got some chest-high lines at Trestles (Uppers) with a long period from the SSW. The water’s sitting at 74°, which is well above normal for this time of year – you might not even need a spring suit. But, and it’s a big but, the surf is marginal and the wind is light and on it. It’s not a complete write-off for a dawn patrol if you’re desperate for a paddle, but don’t expect any fireworks.

The weekend into early next week doesn't offer much hope either. Saturday and Sunday stay small, around the 3ft mark, with light but mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds. The energy is moderate but the quality is just not there. Monday drops off a bit, and we're looking at a stretch of poor conditions with some onshores kicking up chop. The swell period drops too, losing that nice long-period punch.

We’re going to have a real dry spell from around Tuesday the 1st well into the following week. There will be little waves on offer, but they’ll be poor quality with cross-onshore breezes and very weak energy readings, sometimes down in the 300-400 range. It’s a flat, frustrating stretch. If you’re a kitesurfer, this might be your window, because the surf setup isn't doing anyone any favors.

Things start to look a little more interesting around Thursday the 3rd, with the swell energy picking up a bit to 657-795. Still, we're just getting a bump to around 3ft, and the wind remains a problem. I'd call it a slight improvement, but not a green light.

Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th see a similar story: moderate energy, some SSW groundswell, but the wind is still cross-onshore. It'll be a bit better on Friday morning with a light onshore wind, but the consistency is poor.

As we push into the second week, the forecasts get a little more speculative, but there’s a glimmer of hope on the horizon. Starting around the 11th and 12th of September, the models are showing a solid SSW pulse. That 11th Friday afternoon, we're looking at a jump in size with the swell height pushing past 5ft and the energy finally getting strong, around 1225. The wind will be cross-onshore but moderate. The following Saturday morning, it looks similar with 5ft+ swell and moderate energy at 1043. This is the standout of the whole run, but the wind will be the wildcard. It's been a long, slow period, so a bump like this could be worth the wait, but don't book your flights yet.

The real takeaway: we’re in a poor stretch. The consistency is low, and the winds keep spoiling what little swell we get. Hang tight, save your energy for that push around the 11th and 12th. It’s the only thing on the board that looks like it might deliver.

Rusty

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