Surf Forecasts:
Point Loma surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 763 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Point Loma this week:
The surf forecast for Point Loma over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Point Loma in the next 16 days are 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Loma over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer at Point Loma over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow start, but there are some decent windows if you’re patient and picky.
We kick off Thursday, August 27th, and honestly, it’s pretty small. First thing in the morning, we’ve got a weak 3ft swell from the SSW at 12 seconds, but the wind is cross and it’s feeling a bit messy—definitely one to sleep in on. The afternoon cleans up a little, dropping to 2ft but with a nicer 14-second period and glassy conditions. The water is sitting at 73°, which is a solid 5° warmer than usual for this time of year, so the water feels like bathwater out there.
Friday the 28th is a write-off. The swell hangs around 2ft but with onshore and cross-shore winds, it’s just not going to be any fun. Skip it.
The weekend starts showing some life. Saturday morning, August 29th, the swell bumps up to 4ft from the SW, with a 16-second period, and there’s moderate wave energy (695). The wind is cross-offshore, so it’s clean. But the real standout comes Saturday afternoon: the wind swings offshore from the WNW at 9 mph, the swell holds at 4ft, and the energy jumps to 761. This is the best of the first week—clean, lined-up waves, and that long-period groundswell is going to wrap nicely around the point. Crowds are a possibility here sometimes, so get in the water early.
Sunday the 30th stays good, with a consistent 3ft SW swell and clean conditions all day. Monday the 31st holds the pattern, and Monday afternoon actually picks up a touch to 4ft with offshore wind again. That’s your other solid call for the first week—smooth, offshore lines on a SSW swell.
We go a bit flat Tuesday and Wednesday of the first week, but Thursday September 3rd brings another standout. Morning session has 5ft from the SW with a 12-second period and clean cross-offshore wind. That’s about as big as it gets, and a fun size for advanced surfers. The afternoon cleans up even more with offshore wind and a 3ft swell at 15 seconds. That’s a really nice window.
Into the second week, things settle down but stay surfable. September 4th through 6th gives you clean 3ft to 4ft SW swells, mostly with light cross-offshore winds. Nothing huge, but consistent and clean. Tuesday September 8th is interesting: early morning has a very long-period 18-second groundswell, only 2ft, but with pure offshore wind. That long period means the waves will have real shape and push, but at that size it’s more of a longboard or funboard wave. The energy is moderate (401).
The rest of the second week continues with clean, offshore mornings, but the swell stays small, around 2ft to 3ft. It’s not going to blow your mind, but if you’re jonesing for a surf, the wind is kind to us. Just don’t expect much power.
Overall, the best on offer is Saturday afternoon August 29th and Monday afternoon August 31st for the first week, and Thursday September 3rd for a slightly bigger, punchier session. Beyond that, it’s small but clean.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Mon night, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
193 | 130 | 192 | 169 | 165 | 763 | 589 | 653 | 612 | 424 | 412 | 301 | 255 | 400 | 220 | 156 | 136 | 187 | 285 | 353 | 668 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 9:44AM1.37m | 9:15PM1.77m | 10:07AM1.45m | 9:49PM1.71m | 10:32AM1.52m | 10:24PM1.61m | 10:58AM1.58m | 11:03PM1.45m | 11:26AM1.62m | 11:48PM1.26m | 11:59AM1.63m | 00:47AM1.06m | 12:40PM1.62m | 2:26AM0.88m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:18PM0.45m | 4:04AM-0.04m | 3:54PM0.38m | 4:28AM0.02m | 4:32PM0.33m | 4:52AM0.13m | 5:13PM0.29m | 5:15AM0.26m | 6:01PM0.28m | 5:38AM0.41m | 7:00PM0.30m | 6:01AM0.58m | 8:20PM0.32m | ||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 25 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | S 9 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SW 13 |
193 | 110 | 120 | 78 | 51 | 763 | 589 | 653 | 612 | 190 | 118 | 142 | 255 | 400 | 220 | 156 | 136 | 187 | 285 | 353 | 668 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 8 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 7 | SSW 15 | W 6 | W 5 | SW 13 | S 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 10 |
110 | 95 | 151 | 169 | 49 | 37 | 86 | 89 | 138 | 424 | 412 | 301 | 79 | 21 | 22 | 14 | 85 | 58 | 169 | 165 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 16 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 13 | S 12 | S 14 | SW 14 | WSW 19 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 5 | SW 18 | WNW 5 | SSE 9 | S 15 |
132 | 130 | 192 | 144 | 165 | 34 | 20 | 19 | 4 | 29 | 45 | 194 | 184 | 36 | 113 | 87 | 9 | 109 | 4 | 17 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | WNW 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 56 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 140 | 0 | 0 | 140 | 226 | 0 | 166 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Point Loma Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Point Loma provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Point Loma can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Point Loma 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 (Point Loma) 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Point Loma may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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