Trestrignel Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Trestrignel over the next couple of weeks.

Well, I gotta be straight with you – this stretch is one of those tough ones. The water temp is sitting at 64°F right now, which is about average for this time of year, so at least the dip won’t bite ya. But the swell? It’s a long, quiet stretch. We’re looking at a gap of several days right up front, with nothing worth paddling out for. The first few days are tiny, weak, and crossed up with no real energy to speak of. The combined energy sits at just 21 (weak) on the first morning, and it stays low for a long while.

The first real sign of something happening shows up around Sunday the 19th. The swell jumps to 5ft but it’s coming from the ENE with a short period of 6 seconds, and the wind is a fresh cross-shore at 19 mph. The energy climbs to 143 (moderate wave energy), but the conditions are still a mess with lumpy cross-chop. It’s a poor surf call, no two ways about it.

Monday the 20th is a non-starter – we’re back down to 0.7ft with a long period groundswell of 12 seconds, but the energy is just 24 (weak). It’s a tease, not a wave.

You’re gonna have to wait all the way until Saturday the 25th for the swell to start showing some muscle. By Saturday afternoon, the swell hits 5ft from the WNW with a period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 217 (strong wave energy). That’s the biggest push of the whole outlook. But here’s the kicker – the wind is a moderate cross-onshore, so it’s going to be choppy. The break is sheltered, so it might clean up a little, but with that size and that wind, it’s a more interesting setup for the kite crew than paddle surfing. The crowds are always a factor here, so expect company.

Sunday the 26th holds similar size – 5ft in the morning, period 8 seconds, energy 270 (strong). The wind lightens up to a light cross-onshore, which is a bit better, but it’s still a cross-on breeze. The break is a bit inconsistent, so don’t expect a non-stop reel.

If I had to pick a standout, it’s the morning of Saturday the 25th or Sunday the 26th. The swell is there, the energy is pumping, and the WNW direction is a decent match for the break’s optimum. But the wind is never truly offshore, so expect some bump. It’s the best of a quiet bunch, but keep your expectations in check.

After that, it fades out. By Tuesday the 28th, the swell drops to 3ft, and the energy slumps. By the start of August, we’re back to knee-high nothing.

So, a long, quiet spell with a short-lived pulse of solid swell but messy wind. If you’re keen, target that weekend of the 25th and 26th, but don’t expect perfection.

Rusty.

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