Point Loma Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the next couple of weeks for our stretch of coast.

We’ve got a window of rideable surf opening up, but it’s not going to be a barn-burner. The energy levels are in the moderate range for most of the period, with the combined swell energy sitting mostly in the 300s and 400s. The standout will be the upcoming weekend, where we see a bump in size and the conditions align for the cleanest waves on offer.

Starting Wednesday afternoon, we’ve got a little pulse of SW groundswell at 3ft with a 16-second period. The combined energy is 366, which is moderate. The wind is a cross-off, so it’ll be workable, but the call is poor surf conditions. We’ll take what we can get, but this one’s for the diehards only.

Thursday morning drops slightly to 2ft, still with that long 16-second period and a light cross-off breeze. It’s surfable, but pretty ordinary. The afternoon shows a little more life, with the swell back to 3ft and the energy bumping up to 440. The light cross-off wind will keep it clean, and the call is good surf conditions. This is where the run begins to pick up.

Friday is where things start to feel proper. Morning has 2ft with an 18-second period and light winds. The afternoon is cleaner with a gentle offshore and the energy climbing to 509. The swell is still small, but that long period means the sets will have some push.

The highlight of the whole forecast is Saturday. Morning sees 3ft with a 12 mph offshore wind, and the energy jumps to 548. The afternoon is even better: 4ft of SW swell, still with a 16-second period, gentle offshore wind, and the energy peaking at 591. This is the best combo of size and clean conditions we’re going to see. The water is a very unusual 3° warmer than normal for this time of year, which is a real treat. This is the day to paddle out at Point Loma (Point-Loma-Ralphs) – it’s an advanced spot, but the conditions will be worth it. The break is fairly consistent, but it can get crowded, so get out there early.

Sunday brings more of the same, with a 3ft morning swell, clean offshore winds, and good energy at 471. The afternoon backs off a touch to 3ft and the period drops to 14 seconds, making it a bit more ordinary. Monday and Tuesday settle into that 2ft to 3ft range with light winds, but the energy fades and the call drops back to "surfable but ordinary."

Wednesday the 19th is a write-off. The wind swings to the south, bringing cross-onshore and cross-shore chop, and the conditions are rated poor. That’s a day to sleep in or find something else to do.

From Thursday the 20th through the following week, we’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak surf. The swell stays under 3ft, and the energy drops significantly, hitting the low 200s and even triple digits by the 21st and 22nd. There are continued offshore winds at times, which will keep things clean, but there just won't be any power. The periods do stretch back out to 17-18 seconds later in the week, but with such small swell, it’s more of a longboard wave than a proper surf.

The exception is a last gasp of energy around Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th. The energy climbs back into the 400s and 500s, with 3ft to 4ft of SW swell and cleaner conditions. It’s a promising sign for the end of the period, but it’s over a week away, so treat it with some caution.

So, the bottom line: Saturday is your day. Get on it. The rest is a waiting game for the next proper pulse.

Rusty.

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