Lower Trestles Surf Forecast
BREAK TYPE
World-class cobblestone point break, home to WSL Championship Tour events.
GOOD FOR
Cobblestone point serves up near-perfect A-frame peaks, with a long rippable right running the point through several sections and a shorter, punchier left. Smooth stones give a clean, forgiving bottom that shapes walls at almost any tide. Best in the 3 to 5 foot range but it holds up past head-high, rewarding strong intermediates through touring pros looking to open the throttle.
BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS
WORKS BEST WITH
- Swell Direction
- SW W NW
- Wind
- E NE
- Tide
- Low & Mid
WHEN IT WORKS
South and southwest swells from April through October keep the point firing, with June to September the true peak as southern hemisphere pulses stack up. Morning glass and light east flow shape it cleanest; any south breeze bumps the walls and shuts it down quick. The cobble bottom works across most tides, though a pushing mid often lights up the sections best.
AVERAGE CROWD FACTOR
- Weekdays
- Mosh Pit
- Weekends
- Mosh Pit
WHAT TO KNOW
The wave itself is friendly, so the real hazard is people. Peaks stay stacked deep year round, drop-ins are constant, and the lineup rewards patience over aggression, especially for visitors. Cobblestones get slippery underfoot, and summer brings the usual stingray shuffle in the shallows. The walk-in crosses active train tracks near the trestle, so mind the signals and keep dogs and kids close.
GETTING THERE
Exit I-5 at Cristianitos for the pay lot near the Carl's Jr, plus street parking on nearby San Clemente blocks. A paved mile-long trail drops through the reserve to the sand, about a 20 minute walk or a quick spin by bike or skateboard. Campers at San Onofre Bluffs can drop in via the 1.5 mile nature trail. Portable toilets sit near the train trestle; pack in food, water, and wax.