Showdown at Lower Trestles: Surfers Charge Toward the Final Five
The 2025 Lexus Trestles Pro brings the world’s best surfers—and Monster’s fiercest athletes—to San Clemente’s iconic cobblestone canvas. Get ready for high-performance surfing at its finest.
Location, Location, Location
Pipe and Chopes can crush you. J-Bay will torch your thighs. Abu Dhabi? A mental chess match. But Lower Trestles? It’s the world’s most rippable wave. A high-performance playground tucked into the cobblestone coast of San Clemente, California, Lowers is where style meets substance. It’s not just about going big—it’s about going complete. Precision, power, and flair are the currency here, and the world’s best are ready to cash in.
From June 9–17, the 2025 Lexus Trestles Pro will showcase the trimmed-down CT elite as they battle for a spot in the Final Five. And Monster Energy’s squad is locked, loaded, and ready to throw down.
Monster Threats to Watch
Yago Dora – Sitting at No. 3 in the world, Yago’s aerial game is unmatched. Expect fireworks as he looks to lock in his Final Five spot.
Filipe Toledo – The king of Lowers. With multiple wins here and San Clemente as his adopted home, Filipe is the man to beat.
Ethan Ewing – Turns that could carve granite. Ethan’s rail game is so sharp it bends the rules of modern surfing.
Seth Moniz – Low seed, high danger. Seth thrives under pressure and has a knack for knocking out top seeds early.
Al Cleland Jr. – The Mexican rookie sensation is ranked No. 17 and gunning for Rookie of the Year. Don’t blink.
Crosby Colapinto – Fresh off a clutch performance at Margaret River, Cros returns to his home break with momentum and local pride.
Bettylou Sakura Johnson – After a rocky start, Bettylou has stabilized her season and is looking to finish strong at Lowers.
Three Burning Questions
What’s the forecast?
Plenty of fun, contestable surf is lining up for the week. A little south wind might ruffle feathers, but nothing the CT elite can’t handle. Expect a Monday kickoff.
How’d the Monster team handle the final cut?
Like champs. Every Monster athlete made it through the mid-year cut and secured their spot on the 2026 Championship Tour.
What do you mean “final” cut?
The WSL just announced the end of the mid-season cut starting in 2026, following pushback from fans and athletes. That means this year’s cut was the last of its kind.
