United States
Southern California · Pacific Ocean
Trestles
Popular Southern California beach near San Clemente.
Mild water with a moderate swell and a light breeze — good swimming conditions.
Sea temperature now
20.2°Cwarm
Good
Updated just now · Source: Open-Meteo Marine
Air temperature
17.1°C
Wave height
1.1 m
Wind
8.1 km/h
UV index
0.0 UV index
Location
Trestles on the map, with nearby beaches and live sea temperatures.
7-day forecast
Water, air, waves, wind and UV outlook for the week ahead.
Wetsuit recommendation
Shorty 2mm
At 20.2°C a 2mm shorty keeps surfers warm; lap swimmers can usually skip the neoprene.
Surf & watersports
Pleasant but not warm. A short-arm short-leg ("shorty") wetsuit traps body heat through the core while leaving arms and legs free. Open-water swimmers training for 30–60 minutes can usually go without; longer sessions benefit from a thin swim wetsuit.
Open-water swimming
Most swimmers fine to 60 minutes without; consider a 2mm swim suit beyond.
Recommendation tuned for Trestles's current water temperature. Individual tolerance, wind chill, and session length all matter — when in doubt, size up.
Quick answer
Can I swim at Trestles today?
The sea is currently 20.2°C — good swimming conditions. Most swimmers will find it pleasant.
Key takeaways
- • Located in Southern California, United States (Pacific Ocean).
- • Best suited to confident swimmers and watersports.
- • Live data refreshed hourly from Open-Meteo Marine.
Monthly sea temperature averages
Tap any month to see what to expect — based on regional climatology.
Year-round sea temperature
Best swim months: Jul – Aug – Sep – Oct
| Month | Sea | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15°C | Bracing |
| Feb | 15°C | Bracing |
| Mar | 15°C | Bracing |
| Apr | 16°C | Bracing |
| May | 17°C | Bracing |
| Jun | 19°C | Pleasant |
| Jul | 21°C | Pleasant |
| Aug ⭐ | 22°C | Warm |
| Sep | 21°C | Pleasant |
| Oct | 20°C | Pleasant |
| Nov | 17°C | Bracing |
| Dec | 16°C | Bracing |
Can you swim here? — Trestles
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