Point Loma Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty ordinary for Point Loma, with a slow start before a bit of a pulse of cleaner, better energy rolls in around the middle of the period. Don't get too amped just yet, though – we're not talking about any monsters here.

Right now, through the weekend, it's all a bit lackluster. The swell is small, in that 2ft to 2.5ft range, and the period is bouncing around but not offering much push. The wind is mostly cross-off or light, which keeps things clean, but the energy is just weak. The combined energy is in the low to mid hundreds, like 172 to 388, which tells you there's not much juice in the water. It's surfable, but you'll be scratching for waves. The water temp is sitting at 73.9°, which is a notable 6.1° warmer than the long-term average, so it's a bit of a bath out there.

The first real standout in the whole window is the morning of Friday the 14th. The swell bumps up slightly, but the period jumps to a solid 18 seconds, and the energy climbs to 610. That's a proper groundswell pulse, and with light offshore wind, it's going to be clean. It's still small, around 2ft, but the quality of the wave will be a step up from everything else. Point Loma, being a sheltered reef and beach setup, should handle this long-period swell well, giving it some shape and push. That afternoon holds up too, with moderate offshore wind and energy at 573.

Then the next day, Saturday the 15th, is the true pick of the fortnight. The swell builds to 3ft in the morning and pushes to 3.5ft by the afternoon, with a 16-second period. The combined energy jumps to 601 and 611, which is the strongest we'll see. More importantly, the wind goes offshore and stays there, with a moderate breeze in the afternoon. This is the best combination of size, period, and clean conditions on offer. It's not huge, but it will be the most fun you'll have. After that, the swell backs off slightly into Sunday the 16th, but it's still decent, with a 3ft morning and offshore winds.

From Monday the 17th onwards, things start to fade again. The swell drops back to that 2ft to 2.5ft range, and the energy slides back into the 200s and 300s. The wind stays mostly light and cross-off, so it'll be clean, but the punch is gone. By the 20th and 21st, the wind swings to the south and goes cross to cross-on, and the conditions really deteriorate. The wave comment flags it as poor, and with that short, weak swell, it's going to be a mess.

So, the takeaway is this: don't waste your time this week. Wait for that Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th window. That's your best chance to get some clean, lined-up waves at Point Loma. It's not a classic, but it's the best on offer.

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