
Surf Forecasts:
Point Loma surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,321 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 21s period with SW 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. 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 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 21s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Loma over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a bit of a slow burner for the next couple of weeks down at Point Loma. The first few days are a tease, but if you’ve got patience, there’s a real window of fun opening up.
Right now, it’s a bit of a waiting game. The water is absolutely cooking at 73°F, which is a solid 6°F warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s a very unusual warm spell, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home.
We’ve got a swell running from the SW, but it’s small and weak for the first few days. Friday the 24th of July stays small, with a weak 2 ft swell and a light cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is only moderate (548), so it’s clean but tiny. You’ll be fighting for scraps.
Saturday the 25th is a bit better. The swell bumps up to 3 ft from the SW, but the wind swings a little cross. Still, the afternoon session looks cleaner with that cross-off breeze. Not a standout, but surfable.
Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th see the swell push to 3 ft to 4 ft, with energy climbing into the moderate range (838 to 1017). The wind is a bit more annoying though, cross-on and a little firmer, so the surface will get a bit choppy. It’s marginal.
Tuesday the 28th holds around 4 ft from the SW, and the afternoon looks better as the wind drops back to a light cross. That’s the best of the first week.
Then things really start to ramp up. Thursday the 30th of July is where it gets interesting. The swell jumps to 5 ft from the SSW, with a clean, light cross-off wind. The energy is strong (1073), and the word is “very good surf conditions.” This is the first real standout.
Friday the 31st of July is the pick of the whole forecast. We’re looking at 6 ft to 7 ft of SSW swell rolling in. The period is a solid 14 seconds, which is proper groundswell. The winds are light and cross-offshore, keeping it clean. The combined energy is strong to very strong (1337 to 1584). This is proper Point Loma. This is a day for the advanced crew, as 7 ft is on the big side for most.
Saturday the 1st of August still has some good leftovers: 5 ft to 6 ft from the SSW, still clean and cross-off. A solid, fun day, but not quite as epic as Friday.
After that, the swell drops off a cliff. Sunday the 2nd of August slides down to 3 ft, and by Monday the 3rd, we’re back to tiny 2 ft to 2 ft slop for the rest of the second week. The energy drops right off (below 200), and the conditions are mostly poor. You’ll be looking at small, weak waves with ordinary winds. A real flat spell to finish the outlook.
So, the plan is clear. Paddle out Thursday the 30th, but don’t miss Friday the 31st of July. That’s the money day. The rest is just waiting for the next swell.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon night, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
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647 | 647 | 513 | 945 | 716 | 609 | 694 | 901 | 511 | 717 | 951 | 897 | 767 | 653 | 573 | 657 | 962 | 1106 | 1095 | |
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 | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 8:54AM1.02m | 7:15PM1.64m | 9:18AM1.07m | 7:53PM1.70m | 9:41AM1.11m | 8:29PM1.76m | 10:05AM1.15m | 9:01PM1.80m | 10:30AM1.19m | 9:33PM1.80m | 10:55AM1.24m | 10:05PM1.76m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:19AM0.05m | 12:56PM0.83m | 2:52AM-0.03m | 1:41PM0.78m | 3:22AM-0.08m | 2:19PM0.72m | 3:51AM-0.12m | 2:55PM0.66m | 4:18AM-0.14m | 3:30PM0.61m | 4:45AM-0.13m | 4:07PM0.58m | |||||||
— | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
647 | 647 | 513 | 945 | 716 | 609 | 694 | 901 | 511 | 717 | 951 | 897 | 767 | 653 | 573 | 657 | 962 | 1106 | 1095 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | S 14 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 |
113 | 45 | 44 | 36 | 49 | 66 | 38 | 124 | 101 | 70 | 121 | 93 | 70 | 93 | 86 | 183 | 23 | 27 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | S 10 | SSW 10 | S 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSE 9 | SW 19 | S 8 | S 10 | SSE 14 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | W 7 | — | — | — |
43 | 50 | 31 | 48 | 73 | 46 | 47 | 17 | 299 | 6 | 8 | 21 | 188 | 103 | 196 | 38 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 281 | 21 | 23 | 226 | 21 | 140 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 48 | 21 | 140 | 0 | 23 |
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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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