Surf Forecasts:
Pacific Beach Point surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, SSW swell with 304 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pacific Beach Point this week:
The surf forecast for Pacific Beach Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pacific Beach Point in the next 16 days are 0.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pacific Beach Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the charts for our local zone. Honestly, it’s a pretty grim stretch for the next two weeks. The whole 16-day window is bookended by a single, inconsistent spot that’s barely going to offer a proper wave.
Overall Pattern:
The whole period is a flat spell. We’ve got a long gap right from the start, and the only break that even gets a mention is Pacific Beach Point. It’s a reef setup, but it’s inconsistent, and the swell that’s coming is just not doing the job. The wind is a persistent cross-on from the west or southwest, which is chewing up what little energy there is.
The One Option:
The first real chance to even think about a paddle is on Friday, July 31st. Pacific Beach Point will have a 4ft swell from the SSW, with a period of 14 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, which usually means better shape, but the cross-on wind at 6 mph is going to put a few ripples on it. The water temp is a very unusual 75°, which is *much warmer than normal* for this time of year – a solid 7° above the average. The combined energy is moderate at 617. It’s not a total washout, but it’s marginal. The score suggests it’s just barely worth a look if you’re desperate.
The Long Gap:
After that, it’s dead. From Saturday, August 1st, all the way through to Friday, August 15th, the forecast is a total bust. The swell drops to below 3ft, the period gets short, and the wind stays on it. It’s consistently classed as “poor surf conditions.” This is a proper blank run.
The Final Standout:
The only other whisper of something happening is on Saturday, August 15th. The swell bumps back up to 3ft from the SW, with a 16-second period. The combined energy climbs to 538 (moderate), and the wind drops to a light 6 mph. It’s still cross-on, so it won’t be glassy, but it’s the cleanest it’s going to be in the entire second week. It’s still just a marginal call, but if you’re hanging on for anything, that’s your best, and really only, bet for a session.
To be straight with you, this is one of those stretches where the setup looks more interesting for a kite than a paddle. The consistent cross-on wind and small, weak swell are a recipe for frustration on a surfboard. Keep your expectations low, and don’t be surprised if it stays this way until the forecasts change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 561 | 232 | 189 | 261 | 183 | 142 | 111 | 108 | 130 | 100 | 102 | 72 | 113 | 86 | 167 | 134 | 97 | 155 | 108 | 138 | 113 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 11:29AM1.35m | 10:44PM1.77m | 11:57AM1.41m | 11:19PM1.63m | 12:27PM1.46m | 11:59PM1.44m | 1:01PM1.52m | 00:49AM1.22m | 1:42PM1.57m | 2:05AM0.99m | 2:35PM1.62m | 4:15AM0.85m | 3:43PM1.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:00PM0.57m | 5:53AM-0.05m | 5:41PM0.55m | 6:19AM0.07m | 6:31PM0.54m | 6:45AM0.21m | 7:31PM0.53m | 7:12AM0.38m | 8:51PM0.49m | 7:43AM0.55m | 10:30PM0.39m | 8:29AM0.72m | 00:04AM0.21m | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | W 8 | W 9 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 561 | 232 | 189 | 261 | 183 | 80 | 111 | 41 | 57 | 44 | 39 | 24 | 24 | 17 | 167 | 134 | 97 | 155 | 108 | 138 | 106 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | SSW 11 | S 10 | W 7 | W 8 | SW 13 | W 7 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 | SW 20 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 26 | 153 | 94 | 36 | 45 | 142 | 38 | 108 | 130 | 100 | 100 | 72 | 113 | 86 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 64 | 113 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | S 9 | SW 10 | W 8 | SSW 9 | SW 8 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 9 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | S 9 | SW 20 | S 11 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | 30 | 26 | 17 | 40 | 51 | 45 | 30 | 17 | 79 | 68 | 102 | 66 | 53 | 69 | 6 | 15 | 20 | 6 | 60 | 9 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 152 | 16 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 152 | 16 | 1 |
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The above surf forecast table for Pacific Beach Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pacific Beach Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pacific Beach 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 (Pacific Beach 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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