Trestles
Edit SpotAbout
Fun to surf and generally empty because its hard
to find.
Atmosphere:
More powerful then other waves down here. Holds up
nice too. One of the best waves in Cape May County.
Location
Loading...Access
At Cape May. The US Coast Guard restricts access at "Trestles" and the "Rocks," as they are located
on their base.Surfing has never been officially permitted
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Sandbar |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Powerful, Fun |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, South, SouthEast, NorthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Diamond Beach
2.49 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
The Cove, Cape May
3.97 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Poverty Beach
4.43 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |