Trails Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
S, SW, W, NW, combo of swells
Wind
E, NE
Surf Height
shoulder high to double overhead
Tide
Medium-low to medium-high
Trails Surf Guide
Just south of the San Onofre Power Plant is Trails, basic beachbreaks that are generally uncrowded and can get good and punchy when there's a combo of SSW and WNW swells running.
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
Beginner to intermediate
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Non-existent.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Pretty empty.
Spot Rating
Fun
Pretty average beachbreak most of the time. Especially when compared to the nearby waves at Trestles.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Average most days but can be a lot of work when it is pumping.
Water Quality
Fair
Typically ok but gets dicey after a rain.
Hazards
Juvenile white sharks, the occasional nudist, although CA State Parks have made it illegal.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, Bodyboard, Bodysurfing
Access
Exit Basilone and head south until you reach the State Park gate, then pick your trail.
Bottom
Sand, gravel
Best Season
January-December
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