Fort Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.81° N 122.48° W

Fort Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fort Point sea temperature is
18.0°C
3.4° 

Fort Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Fort Point surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,034 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period with NW 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 (Sep 20) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 14s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 20th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 22nd Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 26th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fort Point over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
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Night
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
3
2
2
2
2
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NW
8
0.7
SW
19
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SW
17
0.8
SW
17
0.8
SW
17
1.4
WNW
8
1
WNW
12
1.9
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
7
2.5
NW
9
1.4
WNW
9
1.9
WNW
9
2.1
NW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
326
339
300
346
346
413
270
308
638
659
511
528
469
186
125
436
638
1034
318
553
599
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
15
WSW
15
WSW
15
SW
20
WSW
15
SW
10
SSW
20
WSW
10
SSW
5
NNE
15
WSW
10
SW
15
SW
25
W
10
WSW
15
W
20
W
5
E
5
NNE
15
W
15
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
9:33AM1.35m
7:23PM1.58m
10:05AM1.40m
8:24PM1.62m
10:31AM1.46m
9:18PM1.67m
10:55AM1.52m
10:07PM1.70m
11:17AM1.59m
10:53PM1.71m
11:40AM1.67m
11:39PM1.69m
12:04PM1.75m
00:27AM1.64m
Low Tide
1:59PM1.02m
2:37AM0.18m
2:50PM0.93m
3:20AM0.14m
3:33PM0.82m
3:57AM0.12m
4:10PM0.69m
4:29AM0.13m
4:46PM0.54m
5:00AM0.17m
5:22PM0.38m
5:31AM0.25m
5:59PM0.23m
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6:54
6:56
6:56
6:58
6:58
6:58
7:00
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7:09
7:07
7:07
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Temp °C
15
16
14
15
16
14
16
17
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19
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17
16
16
17
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18
19
15
Feels °C
13
15
12
12
13
11
15
15
14
17
17
14
14
13
13
13
14
14
15
16
13
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Information about the Fort Point Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Fort Point may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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