A world-class cobblestone point break producing long, rippable rights and lefts, Lower Trestles has been a fixture on the pro tour since the early 1980s and served as the WSL Finals venue from 2021-2024, plus is confirmed as the surfing venue for the 2028 LA Olympics. The wave is highly consistent and works on a wide range of swells, making it a benchmark for high-performance surfing. Intermediate to advanced surfers will get the most out of it, with a scenic (car-free) walk-in through San Onofre State Beach. Best in fall through winter W/NW-SW swells with light NE offshore wind.
🌡️ ~19.5°C now · a 2mm spring suit / shorty
Beginner: not suitable for this level
Intermediate: not suitable for this level
Advanced: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
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Beginner: not suitable for this level
Intermediate: not suitable for this level
Advanced: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
All-time average wind & swell
Dashed line marks Lower Trestles's known offshore direction. Bright arrow is the all-time average swell direction, colored arrow is the all-time average wind direction at 8 km/h — hover or tap either arrow for exact values.
Monthly avg wave height (ft)
Monthly avg wind speed (km/h)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 18° | 19° | 21° | 22° | 22° | 20° | 18° | 17° |
Averages from 3 years of daily wave, wind and water temperature data — what a typical year looks like, not a forecast.
Waves average 3.2 ft (1.0 m), with offshore winds around 9 km/h from the E. Water is ~15°C: a 3/2mm full suit, boots optional. A best month for advanced surfers.
Waves average 3.3 ft (1.0 m), with cross-onshore winds around 9 km/h from the S. Water is ~15°C: a 3/2mm full suit, boots optional. A best month for advanced surfers.
Waves average 3.3 ft (1.0 m), with cross-onshore winds around 9 km/h from the S. Water is ~15°C: a 3/2mm full suit, boots optional. Not one of the standout months for any level.
Waves average 3.0 ft (0.9 m), with onshore winds around 9 km/h from the SW. Water is ~15°C: a 3/2mm full suit, boots optional. Not one of the standout months for any level.
Waves average 3.0 ft (0.9 m), with onshore winds around 9 km/h from the SW. Water is ~18°C: a 2mm spring suit / shorty. Not one of the standout months for any level.
Waves average 2.9 ft (0.9 m), with onshore winds around 9 km/h from the SW. Water is ~19°C: a 2mm spring suit / shorty. Not one of the standout months for any level.
Waves average 2.7 ft (0.8 m), with light winds (~8 km/h). Water is ~21°C: a 2mm spring suit / shorty. Not one of the standout months for any level.
Waves average 2.8 ft (0.9 m), with light winds (~8 km/h). Water is ~22°C: a 2mm spring suit / shorty. Not one of the standout months for any level.
Waves average 2.7 ft (0.8 m), with light winds (~8 km/h). Water is ~22°C: a 2mm spring suit / shorty. A best month for advanced surfers.
Waves average 2.8 ft (0.9 m), with light winds (~7 km/h). Water is ~20°C: a 2mm spring suit / shorty. A best month for advanced surfers.
Waves average 2.7 ft (0.8 m), with light winds (~7 km/h). Water is ~18°C: a 2mm spring suit / shorty. A best month for advanced surfers.
Waves average 2.7 ft (0.8 m), with light winds (~6 km/h). Water is ~17°C: a 3/2mm full suit, boots optional. A best month for advanced surfers.
For advanced surfers: Sep–Feb. The biggest waves come in March, averaging 3.3 ft (1.0 m), and the smallest in November, at 2.7 ft (0.8 m).
It ranges from ~15°C in February to ~22°C in August, averaged over 3 years of daily readings.
In February (~15°C): a 3/2mm full suit, boots optional. In August (~22°C): a 2mm spring suit / shorty.
Not really: Lower Trestles is best suited to advanced surfers.
The nearest airport is SNA, and the nearest town is San Clemente, USA.
