Point Loma Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.67° N 117.24° W

Point Loma Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 14 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Point Loma sea temperature is
22.9° C
2.8° 

Point Loma surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Point Loma surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 742 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 14th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 14th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 15th 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 have a look at what’s shaking for the next couple of weeks.

First up, we’ve got a long, slow grind ahead before the real action shows. The early part of the window is all about small, clean, but very ordinary surf. There’s nothing to get excited about for the first week or so, just knee-to-waist high lines with a moderate combined wave energy (485 to 583). The standout through this period is Point Loma – a sheltered beach and reef setup that’s dialed into a SW swell. The water temp is sitting pretty average for the time of year, nothing wild there.

Friday 14th and Saturday 15th deliver the best of the early days. On Friday morning, we’re looking at 2 ft of SW groundswell, with a very long period of 18 seconds, and a light cross-off wind. That combo gives clean, glassy conditions. This is a spot where you can get a bit of a crowd, so keep that in mind. Saturday morning nudges up to 3 ft, still SW, period at 16 seconds, and a moderate offshore breeze from the WNW. The wave energy is climbing (562) and the surf is clean. If you’re after a quiet paddle, the early mornings are your best bet.

From Sunday 16th through to Thursday 22nd, the swell drops. We’re talking 1 ft to 3 ft, period hanging around 13 to 16 seconds, and the combined energy drops off (down to 160 at one point). Winds stay light and cross-off through most of it, so the surface is tidy, but the waves are just too small to get excited about. Saturday 22nd afternoon sees a little bump to 2 ft, period 15 seconds, but it’s still only ordinary.

Then we hit the true standout. The forecast from Thursday 27th through to Saturday 29th is where it’s at. This is the real deal for experienced surfers only. On Thursday 27th morning, we’ve got 6 ft of SSW swell, period 14 seconds, with a light cross-off breeze. The combined energy surges to 1329 (strong to very strong). Thursday afternoon pushes to 6 ft, and by Friday 28th morning, we’re looking at 7 ft of SW swell, period 14 seconds, and a light cross-off. The energy is massive (1828). This is heavy, powerful surf. If you’re not an expert, stay out of the water. The wind stays light and offshore through this whole run, so the waves will be clean as a whistle, but the size and power mean it’s only for the brave.

Saturday 29th morning drops back to 6 ft, still SW, period 11 seconds, and lighter energy (787), but still good for a solid paddle. The crowd factor is likely to be up at Point Loma for this swell, so get there early if you want a piece.

Overall, the first two weeks are a slow burn, but the last few days of the window are a proper standout. Mark your calendar for the 27th and 28th of August.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1
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15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
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14
0.8
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16
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16
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15
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0.7
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0.7
SW
14
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14
0.6
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
263
255
742
432
560
546
444
350
350
297
248
238
208
219
255
291
291
217
211
211
153
Wind (km/h)
10
W
15
WNW
10
NNW
20
WNW
15
WNW
15
NW
15
WNW
20
NW
15
NNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
5
NW
15
WNW
15
W
5
WNW
10
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10
WSW
5
SW
10
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10
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Wind State
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High Tide
11:08AM1.53m
10:54PM1.74m
11:43AM1.55m
11:37PM1.52m
12:17PM1.55m
00:24AM1.28m
12:53PM1.51m
1:21AM1.05m
1:34PM1.45m
2:52AM0.87m
2:28PM1.40m
3:47PM1.37m
Low Tide
4:59PM0.32m
5:32AM-0.01m
5:47PM0.33m
6:00AM0.17m
6:39PM0.37m
6:26AM0.37m
7:39PM0.43m
6:49AM0.56m
8:59PM0.46m
7:04AM0.73m
10:52PM0.43m
00:25AM0.32m
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6:15
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7:35
7:34
7:32
7:31
7:30
7:29
7:28
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Temp °C
21
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20
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Feels °C
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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