Trestrignel Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for our neck of the woods.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next two weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. We’ve got a lot of onshore junk and not much in the way of clean, rideable waves. The first real glimpse of something surfable doesn't show up until Tuesday morning, the 28th of July, but even then, it's a struggle.

For the first few days, it's all about the wait. The water is sitting at a mild 66°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that's a small mercy if you're just having a dip.

Tuesday, 28th July
Tuesday morning at Trestrignel is the only window in the early week that even gets a nod. We're looking at small 3ft swell from the WNW with a 10-second period. The energy is weak, only about 175 (moderate wave energy). The wind is light and cross-offshore from the East, which is a major positive – it'll be clean. The waves are surfable, but very ordinary. If you're a beginner or just desperate for a squirt, it's your best bet, but don't expect any gems. The afternoon turns ugly as the wind swings onshore and howls.

The Long, Dry Spell (Wednesday, 29th July – Saturday, 8th August)
After that brief moment on Tuesday, we go into a real dry spell. From Wednesday the 29th right through to the 7th of August, the forecast is a total write-off. The swell is tiny, the wind is generally cross-onshore, and the conditions are described as "poor" for pretty much every session. The combined energy drops to a measly 86 (weak energy) at times. It's a proper blank run. For this area, a run of flat, choppy days like this is more normal than not in the summer, so don't be too surprised.

Friday, 7th August – A Glimmer
There's a tiny flicker on the morning of Friday the 7th of August. The wind goes cross-offshore from the SSW, giving us a clean surface again. The swell is a weak 4ft from the West with a short 7-second period, meaning the energy is quite weak (116). It's surfable, but barely. The windows are tight.

The Big, But Ugly, Swell (Saturday, 8th August – Tuesday, 11th August)
Now, here's where it gets interesting, but not necessarily good. From Saturday the 8th of August through to the 11th, we get a proper pulse of energy. The swell jumps to 6ft on the Saturday from the WNW with a 9-second period, and the combined energy rockets up to 517 (strong wave energy). For a sheltered spot, that's a lot of water moving around. However, the wind is relentless cross-onshore from the NW. This means Trestrignel is going to be a washing machine – big, bumpy, and messy. The waves will be too big for beginners (over 5ft) and the 9-second period is a bit short, so it'll be crumbly and hard to link. Honestly, for a surfer, it's a miss. If you're into kite surfing, the setup on Saturday and Sunday might be worth a look, as the strong onshore wind and 5ft to 6ft swell will provide plenty of power for boosting.

So, to sum it up: the only thing close to a standout is the clean but tiny window on Tuesday morning, 28th July. The big swell at the start of the second week is powerful but blown out. It's a waiting game, lads. Keep an eye on the charts, but for now, save your wax.

Rusty.

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