Surf Forecasts:
Fort Point surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, WNW swell with 527 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 8AM. 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 16s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fort Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the next couple of weeks. Gotta be straight with you: the first few days are a bit of a write-off for any decent paddle. The waiting game starts now.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Thursday, 27th August. The morning session is where it’s at. We’re looking at a clean 6 ft swell from the WNW, and the light cross-off breeze from the WSW will keep it tidy. The energy is thumping at (613) which is a solid step up. This is the one to circle on the calendar for the first week. It’s an advanced spot, and it’s inconsistent, so you’ll need a bit of patience, but the quality is there for the crew that knows the lineup.
The next real standout, and the best of the whole run, falls on Saturday, 29th August. The morning is looking absolutely mint. Clean 3 ft swell from the SW, with a long 18-second period, and a gentle breeze. The combined energy is massive at (1095). That’s a lot of juice for a small wave, meaning proper shape and power. Fort Point is sheltered, so it needs that perfect combo, and this is it. For an inconsistent spot, this is a rare gem.
We do have a heavy option further out. On Wednesday, 2nd September, things ramp up into expert territory. The morning sees an 8 ft WNW swell with a 9-second period and clean conditions. The energy is a beast at (1792). That’s big, powerful, and only for the best. Then Thursday, 3rd September, is the biggest of the lot: a 10 ft NW swell, 10-second period, and clean light breeze. The energy reading is extreme (3004). That’s a serious, serious groundswell. For the experienced only, and given the long period, it’s going to be a freight train at a beach-and-reef setup. This is a long-range call, so keep an eye on the charts, but it has the potential to be the session of the season.
The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing weird going on. Just a solid run of late summer vibes.
Stay patient, keep waxed up, and I’ll see you out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 10 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 93 | 85 | 85 | 50 | 170 | 186 | 130 | 138 | 135 | 157 | 148 | 145 | 219 | 130 | 124 | 161 | 170 | 222 | 129 | 210 | 345 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | 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-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 9:21AM1.23m | 6:58PM1.68m | 10:16AM1.30m | 7:58PM1.70m | 10:55AM1.37m | 8:53PM1.75m | 11:26AM1.41m | 9:42PM1.80m | 11:52AM1.45m | 10:26PM1.84m | 12:16PM1.50m | 11:08PM1.85m | 12:39PM1.55m | 11:49PM1.83m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:03PM1.05m | 2:32AM0.18m | 2:13PM1.05m | 3:23AM0.11m | 3:08PM1.01m | 4:06AM0.05m | 3:53PM0.95m | 4:42AM0.01m | 4:32PM0.87m | 5:14AM-0.01m | 5:09PM0.79m | 5:44AM-0.01m | 5:44PM0.69m | ||||||||
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 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 13 | SW 16 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 82 | 78 | 51 | 50 | 43 | 63 | 121 | 138 | 135 | 113 | 120 | 50 | 219 | 130 | 174 | 143 | 387 | 257 | 232 | 162 | 119 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 17 | SW 17 | WNW 7 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 93 | 85 | 85 | 44 | 74 | 14 | 130 | 114 | 86 | 120 | 107 | 145 | 30 | 68 | 124 | 161 | 34 | 49 | 43 | 42 | 137 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | W 12 | WSW 19 | SSW 16 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | W 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | W 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 12 |
| kJ | 51 | 49 | 47 | 77 | 12 | 37 | 50 | 37 | 113 | 157 | 148 | 71 | 68 | 20 | 42 | 59 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 7 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 19 | 26 | 61 | 31 | 170 | 186 | — | — | — | — | 83 | — | — | 29 | 31 | 71 | 170 | 222 | 129 | 210 | 345 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 104 | 0 | 22 | 103 | 0 | 0 | 103 | 0 | 0 | 103 | 0 | 0 | 103 | 0 | 0 | 103 | 80 | 0 | 103 | 73 |
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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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