Trestles, California

CDIP Station 284 (Capistrano Beach Nearshore)
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | 3:00 PM PDT

1. WAVE SIZES

Surf Height: 3–4 ft+ (Waist to chest high, occasional shoulder-high sets on best peaks).

Break Analysis: Upper Trestles is showing consistent waist-to-chest high right-handers with fun wall sectioning. Lower Trestles is delivering the best quality with waist-to-chest high peaks offering open shoulders both ways. Middles and Church are running waist-high, softer, and slightly fuller through the higher afternoon tide.

2. CURRENT WEATHER

Conditions: Mild and mostly clear. Air temperature is currently 68°F with a high of 72°F expected today. Water temperature is 66°F. Current wind is WNW at 8 mph (Light Onshore/Sideshore). Onshore breeze will stay moderate through late afternoon before clocking around to light E/ENE offshores overnight.

3. TIDES

Low Tide: 12:13 PM PDT (2.55 ft)

High Tide: 5:45 PM PDT (4.39 ft)

Next Low Tide: 11:58 PM PDT (0.62 ft)

4. LATER TODAY & TOMORROW

Primary Swell: SSW (195°) | 2.6 ft @ 15 sec

Secondary Swell: WNW (285°) | 2.2 ft @ 10 sec

Surf Trend: Waves will hold in the 3–4 ft range through the evening, filling in slightly on the high tide pushing into dusk. Tomorrow (Wednesday) will bring a minor swell reinforcement, keeping waves steady at waist-to-chest high (3–4 ft+) with clean morning offshore conditions.

5. 12-HOUR WIND

Source: NOAA/NWS HRRR Model Run 18Z
TIME WIND DIRECTION WIND SPEED
3:00 PM WNW (Sideshore) 8 mph
4:00 PM WNW (Sideshore) 9 mph
5:00 PM NW (Onshore) 7 mph
6:00 PM NNW (Light Onshore) 5 mph
7:00 PM N (Offshore) 4 mph
8:00 PM NNE (Offshore) 4 mph
9:00 PM NE (Offshore) 5 mph
10:00 PM NE (Offshore) 5 mph
11:00 PM ENE (Offshore) 6 mph
12:00 AM E (Offshore) 6 mph
1:00 AM E (Offshore) 5 mph
2:00 AM ENE (Offshore) 5 mph

6. DAYLIGHT

First Light: 6:34 AM PDT

Sunrise: 6:59 AM PDT

Sunset: 6:10 PM PDT

Total Darkness: 6:35 PM PDT

raw data from noaa, curated by surforecast pacificwaverider
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