Best Surf Beaches in San Onofre

4.0·16 reviews

4 beaches

Surf Report Today

Updated Sep 19, 10:01 PM UTC

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Best of 4 San Onofre spots

Surf score

14/100

Wave

3.3 ft

Wind

Light

Condition

Poor Conditions

Long-period swell, light winds

All Beaches

Beach	Height	Wind	Verdict
Middles	3.3 ft	Light	Poor
Lower Trestles	1.8 ft	Light	Poor
Trails	2.7 ft	Moderate	Poor
Upper Trestles	2.1 ft	Moderate	Poor

Next steps

Use the city guide for spot choice, then move into timing, water temperature, or tide context.

4 spots

Trails is a beach break in San Onofre, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

Upper Trestles offers high-performance cobblestone rights, rated 8/10, working best on west to northwest swells (240-315°, center 280°).

Lower Trestles stands as California's proving ground for progressive surfing, rated 9/10 for wave quality.

Middles is a beach break in San Onofre, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

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About surfing in San Onofre

: San Onofre has 4 surf spots. They break down by skill level: 2 intermediate.
: The top-ranked surf spots in San Onofre are: 1. Trails (5.0/5), 2. Upper Trestles (4.5/5), 3. Lower Trestles (3.6/5). Rankings are based on community ratings, reviews, and recent surf intel.
: San Onofre's surf spots are generally suited for intermediate to advanced surfers. Beginners should check individual spot reports for days with smaller, mellower conditions.
: Water temperatures in the area range from 55-72°F. In summer, spring suit or 3/2mm is typical. In winter, bring 4/3mm.