The Surf Window

Church

Orange County, USA

Beach breakIntermediate

Sectiony righthander north of Middles at Trestles. Gets wedgier than Middles with a sharper peak and more power on bigger swells.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size4-7ft

Wind

E

Offshore

Tide

Mid-Low

LowMidHigh

Season

September-March

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Right

Bottom

Sand

Shape

Wedgy sections with occasional barrels

Length

40-120m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Intermediate to advanced
  • •Why: Sections require wave reading but rewards good positioning

Hazards

  • •Sharp sections can catch you off guard
  • •Rocks near south end
  • •Strong currents on bigger days

Local Tips

  • •Works better on bigger swells than Middles
  • •Low tide brings out more definition
  • •Walk from the Trestles trailhead

Location

Map showing the location of Church in Orange County, USA

33.3801, -117.5790