Surf Forecasts:
Fort Point surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 489 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 15s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fort Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's get into it.
We've got a bit of a quiet start on the cards. The real action is a bit of a wait, but there's a standout on the horizon that's worth getting excited about.
For the next week or so, Fort Point (a tricky beach and reef setup) is going to be pretty underwhelming. Sure, there's a long-period groundswell coming in from the southwest, offering good shape potential, but the size is tiny – mostly around 1ft to 3ft. The wind stays cross-offshore, which is clean, but the energy is weak (between 50 and 489). It’s not really enough to get the heart pumping. You'll see the odd morning session where it's "surfable" but nothing to write home about. This break is inconsistent at the best of times, so this run of small, low-energy surf isn't a huge shock.
Now, hold onto your board shorts, because the morning of Saturday, the 12th of September, looks like the one. The swell jumps up, with a solid 7ft from the northwest. That's going to be too big for beginners, and it’s getting into expert territory, so this is for the experienced crew only. The combined energy is a powerful 1186, and with the wind going glassy – dead calm – conditions are going to be absolutely pristine. The short, 8-second period means it'll be a bit weaker than a groundswell, but at this size and with no wind, it’s going to be a ripper. The kicker is that the optimum direction for Fort Point is from the northwest, and that's exactly what we're getting. This is your one true standout.
Following that, Sunday the 13th of September morning still looks solid. You’ve got a 5ft from the west-northwest, a longer 11-second period, and light cross-offshore winds. The energy is moderate (634), and the conditions will be clean. Another good window, but that Saturday morning glass-off is the peak.
The rest of the second week falls away again, with small, ordinary swell and less than ideal conditions. The biggest risk? This is an inconsistent spot, so it could go flat, but with that one killer weekend forecast, I know where I'll be.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 489 | 314 | 305 | 301 | 99 | 54 | 51 | 50 | 111 | 73 | 93 | 173 | 179 | 143 | 379 | 370 | 470 | 437 | 362 | 471 | 326 |
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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:53PM1.74m | 2:05AM1.56m | 2:23PM1.80m | 3:02AM1.43m | 2:57PM1.83m | 4:11AM1.30m | 3:39PM1.85m | 5:39AM1.21m | 4:31PM1.86m | 7:21AM1.22m | 5:34PM1.86m | 8:45AM1.30m | 6:45PM1.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:43PM0.37m | 7:45AM0.37m | 8:31PM0.27m | 8:21AM0.55m | 9:26PM0.20m | 9:02AM0.72m | 10:29PM0.14m | 9:53AM0.88m | 11:42PM0.09m | 11:06AM1.00m | 00:59AM0.02m | 12:34PM1.04m | 2:09AM-0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | W 10 | WNW 9 | SW 17 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 157 | 168 | 238 | 176 | 208 | 156 | 149 | 114 | 83 | 67 | 34 | 173 | 73 | 107 | 263 | 194 | 152 | 437 | 362 | 471 | 326 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 | WNW 7 | SW 18 | S 11 | WNW 10 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 489 | 314 | 305 | 301 | 15 | 54 | 51 | 21 | 42 | 73 | 61 | 46 | 109 | 98 | 379 | 370 | 470 | 158 | 158 | 114 | 59 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 20 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 6 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 |
| kJ | 6 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 50 | 111 | 69 | 93 | 15 | 179 | 143 | 61 | 133 | 95 | 121 | 115 | 63 | 60 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | W 8 | W 7 | W 4 | S 2 | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — |
| kJ | — | 271 | — | — | 99 | — | 45 | 28 | 3 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 103 | 65 | 399 | 104 | 40 | 118 | 104 | 0 | 0 | 104 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 104 | 0 | 0 | 104 | 22 |
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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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