Point Loma Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the Point Loma stretch. We’ve got a solid run of clean conditions coming up, but don’t expect any bombs. This is a mellow, drawn-out run of surf that’s more about consistency than power.

The overall pattern is steady, with a long-period SW groundswell hanging around. The energy builds through the week, with combined swell energy climbing into the moderate range, hitting around 675 (moderate wave energy) at its peak. The real standout window kicks off on Wednesday, 16th September, and runs through to the following Tuesday. This is where we see the cleanest combo of light winds and rideable swell.

For the best of it, I’m pointing you to Wednesday morning, 16th September at Point Loma. We’ve got a clean 3 ft of SW swell, period a long 17 seconds, with light cross-offshore winds. The combined energy is solid at 403 (moderate wave energy). This is that sweet spot where the long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely, offering up some clean, lined-up waves. The crowd situation? It can get busy here, so don't expect to have it to yourself, but the quality will be worth sharing with a few others.

Later in the run, Thursday, 17th September and Friday, 18th September are also looking prime. Offshore winds in the morning, that same clean 2 ft to 3 ft SW groundswell, and energy levels holding steady. For a more relaxed session, Saturday, 19th September into Sunday, 20th September has clean cross-offshore breezes and consistent 3 ft swell with a long 18-second period. That energy is up near 549 (moderate wave energy), so there’s a bit more punch, but the period is so long it might wall up a bit straight on the beachier sections. The reef and point areas will handle it beautifully.

After that, it tapers off into the following week. The second week, starting around 23rd September, sees the swell dip a touch but remains clean and surfable, just with less energy and shorter periods. Monday, 28th September, the final morning has some clean 2 ft, 15-second swell with offshore wind, a nice little capper to the run.

Water temp? Nothing wild, feels about average for this time of year. So, no surprises there.

Overall, don’t come looking for a big day. This is a run of clean, manageable, long-period groundswell that will suit a mid-length or a single fin. The standout is the Wednesday to Friday window. Lock it in.

Rusty.

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