Fort Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

So we’ve got a two-week window that’s mostly a bit of a mixed bag with some real standouts hidden in there. The first few days are going to be small but clean, and the real highlight is shaping up for the middle of the period. Water temps are about what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.

The first proper surf comes in on Sunday morning, August 2nd, at Fort Point. It’s a sheltered beach and reef setup, so it needs a bit more swell to get going, but it’s inconsistent here, so when it does come, it’s worth paying attention. We’re looking at a 6ft WNW swell with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is moderate at 658. Winds are light and cross-off, which is a solid combo for clean lines. This is a great session for advanced surfers – the swell’s a little too much for beginners, but for those who know the spot, it’s a proper morning session. Crowds are often here, so expect company.

Monday morning, August 3rd, also looks decent with a 6ft WNW swell, 10-second period, and light cross-off breezes. Energy is still moderate at 615. It’s a touch smaller but still clean and fun. After that, things start to drop off quickly. Tuesday morning, August 4th, is surfable but ordinary with 4ft, and by Tuesday afternoon it’s getting poor. Wednesday through to Saturday morning, August 8th, it’s mostly small, weak, and forgettable – a real lull in the action.

Then we get a bit of a pulse on Sunday morning, August 9th. The swell bumps back up to 5ft from the WNW, 10-second period, and light cross-off winds. Energy is moderate at 473. This is looking good again – clean, punchy, and a solid morning session.

Now, here’s the standout. The best surf of the whole forecast arrives on Monday morning, August 10th. We’re seeing a 7ft NW swell with a 9-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 1361 – that’s strong wave energy. Winds are moderate cross-off, so it’s not glassy, but it’s still clean. This is only for experts – at 7ft, it’s going to be a lot of power, and with the short period, it’ll be a bit lumpy on the surface. The swell direction is NW, which is not the optimum for this spot (NW is the optimum), so it’s a bit off-angle but still solid. The energy is pumping, and the consistency is a bonus. This is the one to circle on the calendar, but keep in mind it’s still a week out, so things could change.

After that, it’s a long trough of small, weak, and poor conditions. Tuesday, August 11th, through to the end of the forecast, we’re looking at tiny swells, mostly under 3ft, with long periods from the SW. The energy is weak to moderate, but the size is just too small for anything worthwhile. There are a couple of mornings (August 16th and 17th) that pop up with “good surf conditions” scores, but the swell is only 3ft – that’s really just a knee-high dribble at best. The long period means it’ll be clean, but you’d need a longboard and a lot of patience.

Overall, the best bet is Sunday morning, August 9th, for a solid session, and the standout is Monday morning, August 10th, for the biggest and most powerful waves of the period. The rest is mostly a waiting game.

Rusty.

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