Fort Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break it down. The only spot in the entire 16-day window is Fort Point – a sheltered, advanced-level beach and reef setup that’s inconsistent and rarely breaks, so when it does, it’s a special thing. The water is sitting at 65°F, which is a whopping 7°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual, and it feels more like a warm bath than a typical session.

The forecast starts slow. Wednesday 12 August morning has some small 4ft swell from the WNW, 8-second period, with a light SSW breeze keeping things cross-off. The combined energy is weak at 305, so it’s surfable but very ordinary. That afternoon the wind picks up to 16 mph from the WSW, and the conditions turn poor. Thursday 13 August is much the same – morning has 4ft WNW swell, 8 seconds, but a moderate 16 mph cross-off wind from the SSW makes it poor. The afternoon is worse with a fresh 19 mph breeze. We’ve got a long gap of poor surf ahead.

Friday 14 August morning sees the swell drop to 2ft but the period jumps to 15 seconds from the SW. The combined energy is moderate at 233, and with a gentle 9 mph cross-off, it’s surfable but again very ordinary. The afternoon picks up to 16 mph wind and poor conditions. Saturday 15 August morning is the first real standout: 3ft SW swell, 17-second period, combined energy of 450 (moderate), and a light 6 mph WSW cross-off wind. The wave comment says “expect good surf conditions,” and with that long period, Fort Point’s reef setup should handle it well – clean, glassy, and well-shaped. The afternoon fades to poor again.

Sunday 16 August morning is another gem: 3ft SW swell, 16-second period, combined energy of 493 (moderate), and a light 6 mph WSW cross-off. Again, “expect good surf conditions.” The afternoon is marginal with a moderate breeze. Monday 17 August morning is still surfable with 3ft SW, 15 seconds, but the energy drops to 337 and the wind is a gentle 9 mph cross-off – ordinary but rideable.

Then we hit another dry spell. Tuesday 18 August through the rest of the week is mostly poor or marginal, with a few small windows of ordinary surf. The standout in the second week is Tuesday 25 August morning: 4ft WNW swell, 8-second period, combined energy of 405 (moderate), and a slight air from WSW at 3 mph – that’s glassy conditions. The wave comment says “expect good surf conditions.” This one is promising but it’s far out, so keep an eye on it.

Overall, the best mornings are the 15th, 16th, and possibly the 25th. Fort Point is inconsistent and rarely breaks, so when it’s on with that long period and light wind, you want to be there. The crowds are often there, but with these conditions, it’ll be worth the company.

Rusty.

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