Surf Forecasts:
Fort Point surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with 672 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fort Point this week:
The surf forecast for Fort Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fort Point in the next 16 days are 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 17s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fort Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the next stretch. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s some life in this forecast if you know where to look. For the first few days we’re dealing with tiny surf, nothing that’s going to get the heart racing. The water is running at 64°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, so that’s a nice little bonus for when you’re sitting out there.
The first chance of anything proper kicks in on Sunday the 9th. That’s when we see a push of new energy. Fort Point (this is a sheltered setup) will be the place to check. It’s an advanced wave though, and it’s inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting around for the sets. On the Sunday morning, it’s looking at 5ft of swell from the WNW, with a 10-second period. The energy jumps up to (483), which is solid moderate. The wind is light and cross-offshore, so it should be clean. That’s your standout of the week right there.
Monday the 10th keeps that window open. Morning sees 5ft from the WNW, period of 9 seconds, and moderate energy (479). Still light winds, so it’ll be good. After that, the swells start to ease a touch but stay rideable through the middle of the week. The Friday the 14th morning has a long-period 19-second swell, but it’s only 2ft. It’s got a lot of push for its size, and with light winds it could be a fun longboard day, but it’s not big.
The following weekend, the 15th and 16th, looks promising again. Saturday the 15th morning shows 3ft from the SW with a 16-second period and strong energy (485). Light winds again. That’s your second standout. Sunday the 16th morning is similar with 3ft and 16 seconds, also light winds. Both these days have that longer-period groundswell, which makes Fort Point’s reef and river mix work well. Just remember it’s inconsistent, so be patient.
After that, things start to taper off. The 18th looks pretty weak, and the 19th and 20th are back to small, unremarkable surf. The energy drops right off, so the second week is a lot less exciting. The first week is where the action is.
So, to sum it up: the best bet is the early morning of Sunday the 9th, and then the mornings of the 15th and 16th. It’s going to be top-to-bottom at Fort Point, but only for the skilled. Keep an eye on that swell direction and it’ll treat you right.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | SW 17 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 69 | 68 | 111 | 78 | 80 | 79 | 82 | 181 | 133 | 91 | 148 | 248 | 461 | 443 | 672 | 377 | 268 | 315 | 274 | 268 | 340 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:09PM1.84m | 7:03AM1.12m | 6:01PM1.89m | 8:47AM1.17m | 7:00PM1.94m | 10:02AM1.27m | 8:04PM2.01m | 10:55AM1.38m | 9:07PM2.07m | 11:38AM1.48m | 10:07PM2.12m | 12:17PM1.56m | 11:02PM2.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:17AM0.65m | 00:07AM0.24m | 11:13AM0.82m | 1:19AM0.09m | 12:26PM0.95m | 2:26AM-0.06m | 1:44PM1.00m | 3:26AM-0.20m | 2:54PM0.97m | 4:19AM-0.29m | 3:56PM0.89m | 5:07AM-0.34m | 4:51PM0.79m | ||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | SW 17 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | SW 15 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 58 | 43 | 68 | 40 | 80 | 79 | 82 | 181 | 51 | 91 | 148 | 248 | 461 | 109 | 672 | 377 | 268 | 315 | 274 | 268 | 340 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SW 12 | WNW 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 69 | 68 | 111 | 78 | 27 | 27 | 86 | 79 | 133 | 204 | 35 | 149 | 166 | 25 | 104 | 102 | 92 | 87 | 88 | 100 | 194 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NW 9 | S 9 | SW 19 | SW 20 | SW 18 | WNW 5 | W 15 | SW 13 | SW 12 | W 12 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 21 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 20 | 23 | 2 | 59 | 60 | 81 | 4 | 4 | 83 | 37 | 24 | 203 | 22 | 18 | 24 | 12 | 60 | 96 | 94 | 113 | 28 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | — | — | 70 | — | — | 443 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 118 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 22 | 416 | 235 | 0 | 80 | 225 | 0 | 0 | 103 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 74 | 74 |
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The above surf forecast table for Fort Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fort Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fort Point surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Fort Point) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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