Fort Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Overall, we’re looking at a long run of very ordinary surf at Fort Point. This is a sheltered spot, and it’s going to feel that way for the next week or so. The water is a wild 4° warmer than normal for this time of year, which is very unusual, so you’ll be surfing in a bath. The first real chance of anything decent doesn’t show up until the weekend of the 15th and 16th, but even then it’s not huge.

Let’s run through it. Through Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, the swell is tiny and the wind is a cross-off breeze, which isn't helping. The waves are small and messy. There’s nothing to get excited about.

Thursday the 13th is more of the same – small, cross-off winds, poor conditions. The quality is just not there.

Friday the 14th brings a long-period, 15 second swell from the SW, but it’s only about 2 feet on the morning. The waves are weak and haven’t got any push. The wind is light, but the surf is just too small to be worth it.

Now, Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th – these are the best on offer. On Saturday morning, we get a 3 foot swell from the SW with a 17 second period, and the energy is strong. The wind is a gentle offshore breeze, so it’ll be clean. Sunday morning is similar, with 3 foot SW swell, 16 second period, and even lighter wind (6 mph). The energy is also strong. This is where you want to be. It’s not a big swell, but it’s the best of a pretty average run. The sets will be clean and lined up, but this is an inconsistent spot, so don’t expect a wave every minute.

After that, it drops back into very ordinary territory. The morning of Monday the 17th is surfable, but nothing special. The swell drops away.

The next little highlight appears on the morning of Wednesday the 19th. The wind goes glassy, with a calm 3 mph breeze. The swell is about 3 feet from the SW with a 15 second period and moderate energy. It’s glassy, clean, and if you’re patient, you’ll get some fun ones. This is a strong second-choice session.

Looking further ahead, the morning of Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th have some real punch. On the 25th morning, a 2 foot SW swell with an 18 second period is coming in with very strong energy. The wind is light and offshore. That’s a nice long-period groundswell, but remember, at a beach-and-reef setup like Fort Point, that long period can make waves break a bit straight. Still, the energy is serious. Wednesday the 26th morning is another standout with 3 foot SW swell, 16 seconds, and very strong energy. This is the best-looking swell of the whole forecast. The wind is light and offshore. If you can wait until the 26th, you’ll be rewarded with the most powerful, cleanest surf of the run. Crowds are often a problem here, so be prepared for company.

Overall, there’s a big gap of poor surf at the start. The real action is on the weekend of the 15th and 16th, and then the best of the bunch is on the morning of Wednesday the 26th. Don’t bother with the rest.

Rusty.

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