Lower Trestles, California (USA)
Lower Trestles, California (USA) is a Small waves, Medium waves and Big waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Lower Trestles, California (USA) is a Small waves, Medium waves and Big waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Park and walk for about 20min. On the way you will cross a train bridge.
Nearest Airports
Distance
130km from spot
105km from spot
485km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Park and walk for about 20min. On the way you will cross a train bridge.
Nearest Airports
Distance
130km from spot
105km from spot
485km from spot
Best Schools in South California
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Riding Conditions in Lower Trestles, California (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Lower Trestles, California (USA).
South Orange County does not have consistent wind. Many days it will stay below 10 mph. It's best to have a 20 m kite ready for this spot. When it's blowing in the spring through fall (about 5-10 days month) it will go from about 12-18 mph. Above that is pretty rare. After storms in fall through spring, can get above 20 mph. It's usually side onshore (northwest), but don't kite in South wind unless it's during storm as this wind is not consistent.
Wind usually blows from NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Lower Trestles, California (USA) are April, May, June, July, August and September .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Lower Trestles, California (USA).
South Orange County does not have consistent wind. Many days it will stay below 10 mph. It's best to have a 20 m kite ready for this spot. When it's blowing in the spring through fall (about 5-10 days month) it will go from about 12-18 mph. Above that is pretty rare. After storms in fall through spring, can get above 20 mph. It's usually side onshore (northwest), but don't kite in South wind unless it's during storm as this wind is not consistent.
Wind usually blows from NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Lower Trestles, California (USA) are April, May, June, July, August and September .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Lower Trestles, California (USA) is a Small waves, Medium waves and Big waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Popular surfing location, therefore expect many surfers in the water.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Lower Trestles, California (USA) is a Small waves, Medium waves and Big waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Popular surfing location, therefore expect many surfers in the water.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
Best Schools in South California
Additional information
A parking is available at Lower Trestles, California (USA).
Webcams around Lower Trestles, California (USA)
Webcams around Lower Trestles, California (USA)
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More about Kitesurfing in South California
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Wind stats in South California...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 46 |
| Feb | 56 |
| Mar | 56 |
| Apr | 61 |
| May | 58 |
| Jun | 58 |
| Jul | 43 |
| Aug | 47 |
| Sep | 40 |
| Oct | 47 |
| Nov | 46 |
| Dec | 50 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 5 kitesurf schools and 37 kitesurf spots in South California.
Best months: May June July August September
Best months: May June July August September
Accomodation around the spot
Lower Trestles, California (USA)
