SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — The world’s top surfers have arrived in Southern California for the Lexus Trestles Pro, a key event on the 2025 World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour. Held at the legendary Lower Trestles, the event marks the eighth stop on the tour and comes at a critical point in the season, with only four contests remaining before the finals.
Nestled between San Diego and Orange County, Lower Trestles is known for its consistent, high-quality waves and has long been a centerpiece of professional surfing. The competition window runs from Monday, June 9, through Tuesday, June 17. Each day, WSL officials assess wave and weather conditions before deciding whether to run heats. Wind and marine layer forecasts often influence those decisions.
Initial forecasts predict strong surf at the start of the week, with favorable conditions expected to continue through the weekend. On opening day, June 9, officials made the first call at 7:45 a.m. and decided to hold off, opting to reassess wave conditions later in the day.
San Clemente’s Griffin Colapinto, one of several hometown contenders, told FOX 5/KUSI that he hopes the competition begins Tuesday, June 10, when clean, overhead surf is expected. “It’s looking good,” Colapinto said. “Waves should be over six feet, and we’re ready.”
This year, Lower Trestles resumes its role as a regular-season Championship Tour venue after four years as the exclusive host for the WSL Finals. Excitement around the break is especially high following its recent selection as the official surfing venue for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Lower Trestles has played a key role in surf history. In 1990, it was the site of Kelly Slater’s first professional victory. Now, 35 years later, the 11-time world champion returns to the break as a wildcard competitor, adding a legendary presence to the field.
Southern California fans have much to cheer for. Alongside Griffin Colapinto, local standouts Crosby Colapinto, Sawyer Lindblad, Caitlin Simmers, Cole Houshmand, Jake Marshall, and Kanoa Igarashi are all competing. Each has deep experience with the wave and is seen as a serious contender for the world title.
For Griffin Colapinto, surfing at home carries special meaning. “It’s exciting to surf in front of my friends and family,” he said. “This is the wave that shaped me. As a kid, I ran around here collecting autographs, dreaming of being out there. Now I’m part of it.”
He also noted that moving the event to June — after school has ended — allows more local kids to watch in person. “In September, school’s back in, so it’s great to see young fans down here getting inspired,” he said.
With world-class athletes, a promising forecast, and strong local representation, the Lexus Trestles Pro is expected to be one of the highlight events of the WSL season — and it’s happening right in the heart of Southern California’s surf scene.