Church (Trestles)
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perfect wave, looks like j-bay when it is going off
Atmosphere:
Good mellow right-hand break, best when breaking 4 to 8 feet but can handle a little bigger... the lineup sits in front of the train trestle, 70 yards out or so... and a good ride can end a couple hundred feet to the right in the "cove"
Additional Info:
Every break at trestles has a way of taking any swells and making them into decent, ride-able waves...Church won't dissapoint, just a solid, small-medium right-hander. (most of the crowds at Lowers won't walk this far down to surf Church's) not TOO crowded, but sometimes it is.
Location
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Exit Interstate 5 at Christianitos and park, then walk down the path to the beach (as if you were going to Lowers or Middles) then walk south (left as you're facing the beach) until you see the Railroad trestle and rivermouth. Then you're at Church
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Fast, Powerful, Fun |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | East |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, SouthWest |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 16ft and over |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rocks, Localism
Videos
None
Nearby spots
0.54 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks with sand |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
0.92 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks with sand |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
0.97 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Don't know |