Trestles (Uppers) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Trestles (Uppers) is serving up over the next couple of weeks. Don't expect magic, it's a bit of a wait-and-see situation.

The forecast kicks off with a pretty quiet start. Right out of the gate on Monday the 24th of August, we're looking at small, weak swell at about 2ft from the southwest. The energy is low, sitting at around 302, and while the breeze is light, it's blowing onshore, which isn't going to do us any favours. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. Honestly, the first few days are a real grind, with tiny waves and poor conditions pretty much all the way through to Tuesday.

Around Wednesday the 26th of August, we finally see a bump. That S swell comes up to 5ft with a 12-second period, and the combined energy climbs to 830, which is more like it. The morning session could be worth a paddle, but that onshore wind will still be a factor. The problem is, the wind stays stubbornly onshore or cross-onshore for days after that, keeping things messy.

There's a bit of a tease late in the first week. Friday the 28th has some longer-period SSW swell at 3ft-2ft but the energy is moderate at 546. It’s still not the clean, groomed Uppers we all dream of. The pattern keeps up through the weekend and into the start of September: small to moderate swell around 3ft to 4ft, but that persistent cross-onshore breeze is a real buzzkill, making everything a bit lumpy.

Then we get to the second week. The standout of the entire 16-day window is Tuesday the 1st of September. We’ve got a clean 4ft S groundswell rolling in with a 12-second period. The combined energy breaks the 600 mark at 608. The morning has some clouds, but the wind is a light cross-on. That’s your best chance at scoring a few clean ones at Uppers before the wind kicks up. The water will still feel about average for the time of year.

After that, the quality drops off again. We get a spike of energy on Friday the 4th of September, with a 4ft SSW swell and a long 16 to 17-second period pushing the combined energy up to 881 and 901. That’s a lot of energy and a very long-period groundswell. This is a word of caution: that long period (over 15 seconds) will make the waves at this reef and point setup a bit straighter and more powerful, definitely not one for the groms. The wind is still a problem, a gentle cross-onshore making it fairly choppy.

The last truly notable push comes Tuesday the 8th of September. We see a solid 8ft S swell, but the period is a short 8 seconds, making it a windswell. The combined energy is a powerful 1081. However, with that size and short period, it's a messy, powerful beast for experts only, and the cross-onshore breeze won't polish it up. It’s one to watch from the sand.

So, to sum it up, there's no epic, perfect day on the cards. The pick of the litter is Tuesday the 1st of September for a morning session, and the powerful, long-period groundswell on Friday the 4th is worth a look for experienced surfers who don't mind the chop. Get in the water when you can, but keep your expectations realistic for this stretch.

Rusty.

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