Fort Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty lookin’ at the next couple weeks for us. We’ve only got one spot on the radar here—Fort Point. It’s a tricky, advanced-level break that’s inconsistent and often crowded, so don’t expect it to fire every day. It’s a sheltered spot that really wants a swell from the NW, and that’s what we’re waiting on.

The water temp is about what you’d normally expect for this time of year, nothing wild.

We’re starting off with a bit of a tease. Saturday morning the 15th, we’ve got some 3ft SW groundswell rolling in with a really long 17-second period and a light cross-off breeze. The energy is decent (439), and it’ll be clean for the early session. But that afternoon, the wind pipes up to 25 km/h and the waves drop off—so get it while you can.

Sunday the 16th is a repeat: a clean 3ft SW swell again in the morning with that long period, and then the wind ruins the arvo. Monday through to Thursday morning are all “surfable but ordinary,” with knee-to-waist high swell and light winds. Water’s clean but the energy is moderate and the waves are nothing to write home about.

Then Friday the 21st, we get a jump. Morning brings 5ft of NW swell (8-second period) and a big-energy reading of 605. The wind is light and cross-off, so the waves will be punchy and clean. This is one of the real standouts in the first week.

Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd drop back to average—small, choppy afternoons.

Now, Monday the 24th is another highlight. The morning shows 6ft of NW swell (8 sec) with a massive energy reading of 896. Light cross-off breeze makes for powerful, clean surf. It’s getting solid—still okay for strong intermediates, but this is 6ft, not beginner stuff.

Tuesday the 25th holds similar size but the wind’s a touch stronger. Still a good morning session.

Then the real monster shows up. On Thursday the 27th, we get 8ft NW swell (9 sec) in the morning, light winds, and a combined energy of 1250. That’s strong. But the standout is Friday the 28th—10ft of NW swell (10 sec) with a massive 2100 energy reading. The morning looks excellent for experienced surfers, but this thing is big and powerful—strictly for the crew who know what they’re doing. That’s the best slab of the whole run.

Saturday the 29th still has 7ft to 10ft in the mix, and Sunday the 30th drops to a clean 5ft with glassy conditions. A nice way to finish.

Overall, Fort Point is inconsistent and often crowded, but when it lines up, it’s special. The first half of the run has a few good mornings; the second half, from the 24th right through to the 30th, has multiple solid sessions, with Friday the 28th being the clear standout—big, powerful NW swell and light winds. If you only get one morning, make it that one.

Rusty.

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