Point Loma Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, squad, Rusty is back. Let's break it down for the next couple of weeks at our local spot.

We're starting off with some warm water – 75°F, which is about 6°F above the norm. That's a very unusual warm patch, so definitely no need for a thick wetsuit.

The action kicks off this Saturday afternoon (August 29th) at Point Loma. We've got a clean 4ft swell coming from the southwest with a very long 16-second period. This is deep ocean groundswell, with a combined energy reading of 715. There's a gentle offshore breeze, so expect clean, glassy conditions. This southwest direction is exactly what this spot needs to fire. This break is fairly consistent but it is strictly for advanced surfers.

Sunday (August 30th) delivers another 4ft SW groundswell in the morning, period at 15 seconds, with a cross-offshore breeze keeping things clean.

Throughout Monday (August 31st) to Thursday (September 3rd) the swell cruises along between 3ft and 3ft. The winds stay favorable, mostly offshore or clean cross-off. A special mention goes to Thursday afternoon (September 3rd) : only 3ft of swell, but with a massive 17-second period from the SW. The energy rating hits 763, meaning those little waves will have surprising power.

Friday (September 4th) and Saturday (September 5th) are top-shelf. Friday afternoon clocks in with 4ft of SW swell, a 16-second period, and a gentle offshore breeze. Saturday morning brings the same size and period but with a light offshore wind that will make the waves look like polished glass.

Here's the one to mark on your calendar: Tuesday, September 8th. This is the standout of the whole forecast. The swell jumps to 6ft in the morning and 7ft in the afternoon, both from the SSW. The period is 13 seconds, and the combined energy readings are 1226 and 1328 – that's strong, powerful surf. And the wind? A perfect light offshore breeze all day. This is serious, heavy-wave territory for experienced surfers only. Not quite expert-only, but it'll have some grunt. This is the best stretch on offer.

Wednesday (September 9th) is still good, with 5ft of swell in the morning dropping to 2ft by the afternoon.

From Thursday (September 10th) through Saturday (September 12th) it gets sloppy. The wind turns onshore or cross-shore, the swell drops to 2ft or 3ft, and conditions get choppy and poor. This stretch is more suited to kite surfing than paddling.

We finish with a solid rebound on Sunday, September 13th. The afternoon brings back a clean 5ft SSW swell with a 12-second period, a gentle offshore breeze, and a combined energy of 759. A good, clean wave to finish on.

So to sum it up: the first week is full of clean, rideable surf with the big highlight on September 8th. The middle of the second week is best avoided, but the action returns for the final Sunday. Get on it while it's good.

Rusty.

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