Point BreakIntermediate — Advancedsummer

Trestles - Cottons

Left-breaking point south of Lowers. Less crowded alternative to the main peaks. Quality lefts on solid south swells.

Left point break

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

S, SW

Swell Size

3–8 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore (NE)

Season

summer

Skill Level

Intermediate — Advanced

Location

County

Orange County

Region

South Orange County

Coordinates

33.3795, -117.5870

NOAA Buoy

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