Fort Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's talk about what's on the menu for Fort Point.

Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you – the start of this forecast period is a real tough one. For a spot that's already inconsistent and only for the advanced crew, the conditions are just not playing ball. We're looking at a long, dry spell of poor surf and blown-out conditions for the first week and a half. The wind is howling from the west, the swell is a messy, short-period chop, and there's just nothing to get excited about. It's a frustrating blank run for an area that can be a bit fickle anyway.

But hang in there, because things finally start to look up around the 21st of September. That Monday morning is the first real stand-out. The forecast shows a clean 3ft swell from the southwest, but the magic is in the wind – a total flat calm, glassy conditions. The combined energy is strong at 685, meaning there's some proper push behind it. For a wave that's a little tricky and sheltered, this is your window to get some clean, lined-up waves. It's a classic Fort Point session when it all comes together.

Then, the next day, Tuesday the 22nd, the morning is looking like another beauty. Glassy again, with a 2ft southwest swell and a combined energy of 499. That's a solid, fun-size wave. But keep an eye on the afternoon; the swell picks up to 6ft from the WNW with a short period of 8 seconds, and the energy jumps to 802. That's a lot more juice, but with that short period, it could get a bit crumbly and tricky. Still, it's a far cry from the junk we've been dealing with.

Later in the week, on the 23rd of September, we see a big spike in energy – up to 1472 in the morning and 1177 in the afternoon, with a 7ft and 6ft WNW swell. The period stretches to 12-13 seconds, which is proper groundswell. That's going to bring some serious size and power, but it's a bit of a double-edged sword. That much energy and a long period at a beach-and-reef setup can be a challenge. The morning has a cross-on wind, but the afternoon sees a cleaner cross-off breeze. This is definitely expert territory only, with waves over 5ft – and frankly, over 8ft, it's for the brave or the foolish.

So, the two true standouts in this whole 16-day window are the glassy mornings of the 21st and 22nd of September. That's your best bet for a clean, fun session without the battle. The rest is a waiting game.

Stay patient, and keep your eyes on the horizon.

Rusty

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