Surf Forecasts:
Fort Point surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 24s period, SW swell with 661 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period with W 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. 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 0.8m 24s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 24s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fort Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about Fort Point. This is a sheltered beach and reef break, only for advanced crew, and it’s inconsistent – doesn’t break often, so you gotta pick your moments. Right now we’re in a quiet spell, but there’s a run of clean waves coming.
First real chance is Saturday, July 18, morning. Swell is only 2ft from the SW, but the period is 17 seconds – a proper groundswell. Combined energy is moderate. The wind is a light cross-offshore, so the surface will be clean. It’s small, but with that long period, you’ll get some shape.
Sunday, July 19, morning is similar: 2ft W swell at 15 seconds, light cross-off wind. Clean but weak.
Now, Friday, July 24, morning is a standout little window: 2ft SW swell with a massive 24-second period. Energy jumps up. That kind of period brings real power and shape. Light cross-off wind. Fort Point can handle it. Crowds are possible here, so expect company.
Saturday, July 25, morning is even better: 3ft SW at 21 seconds, energy is strong. Same clean conditions. This is a great small-wave day.
Sunday, July 26, morning keeps the theme: 3ft SW at 19 seconds, strong energy, clean.
Then we get a size bump. Monday, July 27, afternoon has 4ft SW at 19 seconds, energy is very strong. Still cross-off and clean.
The absolute best is Tuesday, July 28, morning: 4ft SW at 18 seconds, very strong energy. Light cross-off wind. This is the session to target.
Wednesday, July 29, morning is almost as good: 4ft SW at 16 seconds, very strong energy. Clean.
Thursday, July 30, morning is big: 8ft from the NW at only 9 seconds. Short-period, steep, messy. Energy is extreme, but only for experts. The short period will make it fat.
Friday, July 31, morning drops to 7ft WNW at 10 seconds, energy is moderate. Cross-off wind. Still big but a bit more rideable.
Saturday, August 1, morning is 5ft WNW at 10 seconds with light winds. A decent end to the run.
Best bets: Tuesday, July 28 and Wednesday, July 29 mornings – that’s the sweet spot for clean, powerful waves at Fort Point.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | W 17 | W 16 | SW 17 | W 16 | W 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 8 | NW 9 | SW 15 | SW 16 | WNW 12 | SW 19 | SW 7 | WNW 10 | SW 26 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 284 | 220 | 188 | 243 | 258 | 174 | 167 | 297 | 270 | 242 | 242 | 295 | 34 | 37 | 174 | 193 | 28 | 58 | 43 | 41 | 329 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:29PM1.69m | 2:39AM1.72m | 4:08PM1.72m | 3:38AM1.51m | 4:48PM1.75m | 4:46AM1.30m | 5:28PM1.76m | 6:11AM1.15m | 6:10PM1.76m | 7:56AM1.10m | 6:55PM1.76m | 9:31AM1.15m | 7:42PM1.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:22AM-0.23m | 8:44PM0.65m | 9:04AM-0.04m | 9:48PM0.58m | 9:46AM0.18m | 10:55PM0.49m | 10:30AM0.41m | 00:04AM0.40m | 11:19AM0.62m | 1:12AM0.29m | 12:15PM0.80m | 2:15AM0.19m | 1:20PM0.93m | 3:09AM0.09m | |||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 17 | W 17 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 16 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 211 | 214 | 132 | 101 | 243 | 99 | 116 | 111 | 94 | 92 | 242 | 295 | 514 | 649 | 325 | 307 | 216 | 107 | 43 | 261 | 204 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 14 | W 16 | W 16 | SW 18 | W 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | S 12 | NW 8 | NW 9 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 6 | SW 26 |
| kJ | 130 | 74 | 188 | 181 | 258 | 174 | 165 | 297 | 270 | 242 | 80 | 137 | 34 | 37 | 174 | 193 | 194 | 208 | 206 | 15 | 329 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 13 | NW 10 | W 15 | W 15 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | WNW 8 | W 13 | W 13 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 12 | SW 19 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WSW 18 |
| kJ | 54 | 88 | 72 | 243 | 44 | 25 | 167 | 109 | 96 | 108 | 148 | 46 | 30 | 30 | 17 | 10 | 28 | 58 | 29 | 41 | 31 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | 284 | 220 | — | — | 72 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 14 | 123 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 103 | 22 | 0 | 103 | 0 | 0 | 103 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 0 | 5 | 30 | 18 | 0 | 53 | 30 | 22 | 104 | 74 |
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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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