Point Loma Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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