Lower Trestles
Orange County, USA
Reef breakAdvanced
Lower Trestles is the benchmark California wave, a world-class right-hand reef break at San Onofre State Beach that fires on south swells and hosts the prestigious Hurley Pro on the WSL Championship Tour.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size3-8ft
Wind
NE
Offshore
Tide
Mid to high
LowMidHigh
Season
October–March
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Right (dominant), with a workable left
Bottom
Rock and cobblestone reef
Shape
Long, open-faced walls with punchy, workable sections, built for progressive surfing
Length
100–250m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Advanced
- •Why: The wave rewards aggressive, high-performance surfing, the crowd is talented and competitive.
Hazards
- •Rocky reef takeoff at lower tides
- •Heavy localism, the Trestles crew is proud and protective
- •1.5km walk from the parking area (no motorised access)
Local Tips
- •The no-cars policy keeps the crowd slightly lower than it would otherwise be, park at the lot and walk.
- •The right is the money wave; the left breaks alongside it and can link into a long ride when swell is from the south.
Location
33.3822, -117.5886