Point Loma Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.67° N 117.24° W

Point Loma Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Point Loma sea temperature is
21.9°C
1.7° 

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 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 671 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period with SSW 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 24th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 24th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 29th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Loma over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what Point Loma is offering up over the next couple of weeks.

Right now, Monday the 24th is a total flat spell. Tiny 2-foot SW swell, cross-wind, just a mess. Don’t bother.

Tuesday the 25th we see a change. A clean 2-foot SW groundswell with a 16- to 13-second period slides in under light cross-offshore WNW winds. Water temp is about average for the time of year. The wave energy is moderate (407-447). It’s small, but the long period gives it some push. Good for early morning, but expect a few others in the water. It's a decent start.

Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th get a little bigger but messy. A 4-foot S swell rolls in Wednesday, but with a cross-onshore wind it gets chopped up. The energy is stronger (669-626), but the surface is poor. Same story Thursday – swell drops, but the wind sticks around.

Friday the 28th we get clean again with light breezes. Small 2-foot swell with a 16-second period. Energy is moderate (413-349). It’s rideable, but small. Saturday the 29th is a bit better – that same SW groundswell builds to a clean 3- to 4-foot with a 16-second period. Energy is solid (751). That morning session is the first real highlight. Crowds are possible on a Saturday, but the quality will be there.

Sunday the 30th through Monday the 31st the swell fades to 3 feet and the wind goes cross-shore. Energy drops into the 400s. Marginal – you’ll get waves, but nothing to get stoked on.

Here’s the good part. Tuesday, September 1st shows a solid pickup. A 4-foot SSW swell with a 12-second period, but the wind goes light offshore or cross-offshore all day. Energy is moderate to strong (581-486). That Tuesday afternoon has pure offshore breeze.

Wednesday the 2nd through Friday the 4th is where you want to be. Consistent 3- to 4-foot SSW to SW swell, with periods stretching from 11 to 17 seconds. Gentle offshore winds from the NW. The energy jumps into the 700s and hits 802 on Friday afternoon. That is strong energy. The swell direction is perfect for the spot, the winds are clean, and the period is long enough for proper shape. This is the run for advanced surfers. Crowds are likely.

Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th stay clean with 3- to 4-foot SW swell and cross-offshore breezes. Energy stays in the 600s-500s. Really fun, everyday waves.

Monday the 7th drops a bit – 3-foot SW swell with offshore winds, but the energy is down (375-325). Surfable, but nothing special.

Then Tuesday the 8th throws a curveball. A 8-foot SSW swell with a very short 8-second period spikes the energy to 926 – strong energy. The wind is offshore, so for experts only, this could be a heavy, dumpy day. The short period means it’ll be fast and sectiony. Not for beginners.

Overall, a slow start, but from September 1st through the 6th we’ve got a consistent run of clean waves. The absolute standout is Thursday the 3rd through Friday the 4th – chest-to-head-high, long period, offshore winds. That’s as good as it gets around here.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
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2
2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SW
18
0.5
SW
17
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SSW
13
1
S
12
1.2
S
12
1.2
S
12
1.2
S
11
1.1
S
10
0.7
SSW
11
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
233
252
135
222
216
222
319
418
397
358
255
121
246
216
165
663
589
567
532
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
10
SW
10
SW
5
WNW
10
WNW
10
WNW
5
SSW
15
SSW
15
S
10
S
15
SSW
10
SSW
5
SSW
10
WNW
10
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Wind State
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cross
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cross-off
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:44AM1.17m
7:37PM1.68m
9:02AM1.23m
8:11PM1.75m
9:22AM1.30m
8:43PM1.78m
9:44AM1.37m
9:15PM1.77m
10:07AM1.45m
9:49PM1.71m
10:32AM1.52m
10:24PM1.61m
Low Tide
2:24AM0.03m
1:36PM0.73m
2:50AM-0.02m
2:10PM0.63m
3:15AM-0.06m
2:44PM0.54m
3:40AM-0.06m
3:18PM0.45m
4:04AM-0.04m
3:54PM0.38m
4:28AM0.02m
4:32PM0.33m
4:52AM0.13m
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7:22
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Temp °C
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23
23
25
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24
23
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Feels °C
26
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22
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26
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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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