About

long board, or if you are trying to get a slower wave while trying shortboarding on a fatty

Atmosphere:
Six trails along 4 miles of beach, each has their own lackluster quality about them. From bad to worse, you can find your most miserable session at any one of them. Can be however an outlet when the crowds elsewhere are out of control, but then again, if you want it, - one wave at trestles is better than 100 waves at trails ! South trail ( Trail 6 is a notorious nudist beach - loaded with men lurking and trolling the shore for victims. Full on creep factor. And there is a contingent of nudist surfers whom have absolutely no skill but let it all hang out while skimming these crappy waves. Fronted by one loud mouthed nude blond female surfer, a bruntette body boarder and a handful of fat old men. Easily provoked. Can be good fun to get 'em going! )Countless times I've wondered to myself as I can see good waves firing off the points at Trestles to the north, why in hell am I here again? Beach however is picturesque, with undeveloped buffs to the ocean, sandy beaches ( What california looked like 100 years ago. ) and the area is relatively litter free. If there waves were 100 times better with surfable shape, barrels and the nude men to women ratio was reversed to hetro-levels, this would the greatest spot ever! Parking hassles, fee to get in, lousy waves, long walk to the beach, weird folks, and better spots close by = no fun for you or me.

Additional Info:
Mostly not worth the walk. Mushy, mediocre, flat faced, thin lipped, gutless surf most of the time, closed out and strong currents up or down beach during bigger swells. Have to park the car on top of the bluff and walk down to the beach. ( Finding parking on week ends can be tough. ) Can be a good longboard wave on small days, but when theres surf, why waste your time when Trestles is so close, or the so many quality waves in San Clemente or Orange County to choose from. Look forward to lugging your gear down to the beach, then in order to get a good wave, Paddle hard and hop up and down like mad to connect the powerless outside to the powerless inside. Watch out for stingrays lurking along the sand as you wade out.

Location

Access

South on Basilone Road from 405 San Diego Frwy ( South of San Clemente ) South past San Onofre Surfing beach and San Onofre Nuclear Power Plant. To toll entrance to San Onofre State Park. ( $ 10.00 dollar admission - camping available. ) 6 Trails from bluff top parking to beach to choose from - 4 miles of surf spots available.

Wave Characteristics

Ideal Conditions

Crowd

Dangers

Rips / undertow, Sharks

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