Surf Forecasts:
Fort Point surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, WNW swell with 343 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s is also forecast. 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 15s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fort Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Fort Point.
Right off the bat, the next week and a half is a bit of a bust. The first decent surf doesn’t show up until Wednesday, August 26th, with a solid 6ft swell from the WNW. The morning looks clean with a light breeze, but the combined energy is a moderate 636 – that’s some push behind it. The problem is, this is a sheltered spot, and it’s only good for advanced surfers; it’s also inconsistent, so don’t expect a constant flow. The afternoon of the 26th sees the swell jump to 8ft, which is big and grunty, but the wind picks up, making it marginal. The real standout is the morning of Thursday, August 27th. We’ve got that same 6ft WNW swell, but the wind drops to a mere 3 mph from the SW, making it a nearly glassy morning. The energy is still strong at 615, and the water temp is about average for this time of year. It’s not huge, but it’s the cleanest, most surfable window we’ve got in the whole 16-day run.
Then we hit a bit of a lull through the end of August with some messy cross-shore winds, before another highlight pops up on Sunday, August 30th. The morning shows a solid 6ft swell from the NW with a gentle breeze and strong energy (936), but the wind is cross-off, not quite as perfect as the 27th. The real gem is Monday, August 31st. The morning is glassy with a 3 mph SW wind, a 7ft NW swell, and a combined energy of 816. That’s a solid, clean, powerful swell – the best on offer for the whole period. But remember, over 8ft it’s expert territory, so this is for the experienced crew. The afternoon gets blown out again.
After that, the first days of September look weak and ordinary again. The waves are just too small or the wind is too messy to get excited about. So, the play is: mark your calendars for the morning of the 27th of August, and especially the morning of the 31st of August. That’s as good as it gets here.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | WNW 6 | SW 16 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 12 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 169 | 34 | 208 | 127 | 134 | 138 | 222 | 134 | 165 | 286 | 186 | 247 | 155 | 142 | 142 | 174 | 157 | 127 | 113 |
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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:34AM1.28m | 4:23PM1.74m | 6:03AM1.17m | 5:07PM1.71m | 7:52AM1.16m | 5:59PM1.68m | 9:21AM1.23m | 6:58PM1.68m | 10:16AM1.30m | 7:58PM1.70m | 10:55AM1.37m | 8:53PM1.75m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:11PM0.35m | 9:46AM0.67m | 11:14PM0.32m | 10:36AM0.85m | 00:22AM0.29m | 11:44AM0.99m | 1:31AM0.24m | 1:03PM1.05m | 2:32AM0.18m | 2:13PM1.05m | 3:23AM0.11m | 3:08PM1.01m | 4:06AM0.05m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | 8:00 | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 12 | W 12 | SSW 14 | W 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 8 | SW 17 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 169 | 220 | 208 | 127 | 134 | 223 | 183 | 134 | 132 | 138 | 58 | 68 | 68 | 142 | 102 | 174 | 157 | 127 | 99 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | W 12 | W 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 11 | SW 14 | SW 18 | WNW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 30 | 34 | 37 | 123 | 217 | 74 | 91 | 129 | 136 | 62 | 93 | 49 | 35 | 44 | 43 | 38 | 130 | 114 | 86 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | W 13 | SW 21 | — | WSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | W 12 | SW 19 | SSW 16 | SW 12 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 26 | 22 | 66 | 70 | 82 | 18 | — | 37 | 14 | 15 | 51 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 12 | 55 | 50 | 38 | 113 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 50 | — | — | 138 | 222 | 113 | 165 | 286 | 186 | 247 | 155 | — | 142 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 22 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 103 | 0 | 0 | 103 | 0 | 103 | 103 | 0 | 0 | 103 | 0 | 0 | 103 | 0 |
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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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