Point Loma Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.67° N 117.24° W

Point Loma Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Point Loma sea temperature is
22.7° C
2.9° 

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 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SW swell with 312 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 0.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sat 1st Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf 5PM (Sat 1st Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 8th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a long, honest look at what’s coming our way for Point Loma. It’s gonna be a quiet stretch, no doubt about it. We’ve got a 16-day window, but the first recommendation doesn’t kick off until Saturday morning, August 1st.

Right from the start, the overall pattern is small and clean but very ordinary. The combined wave energy is weak, sitting in the low to mid hundreds—336 to start, dropping into the 100s and 200s for most of the run. This is not a period for epic waves; it’s more of a longboard, summer-session vibe. The water temp is sitting at 73°, which is a whopping 5° warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s very unusual, so you’re getting a tropical bath, but the trade-off is the lack of grunt in the swell.

Let’s walk through it. Saturday, August 1st, morning has some clouds, a light 6 mph west wind making it cross-offshore, and a small 3-ft SW swell with a period of 13 seconds. The water is clean, but the energy is only 336—surfable but very ordinary. That afternoon stays clear, with a similar but slightly smaller 2-ft swell. Sunday the 2nd sees the same pattern: clear skies, light cross-off winds, and swell dropping to 2 ft. The energy falls to 165. This continues through Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday—all with minor 1-ft to 2-ft SW swells, periods between 13 and 16 seconds, and light winds. The energy stays low, never cracking 250 except for a few late-week bumps.

Now, a quick heads-up: on Friday, August 7th, the wind shifts to a pure cross-shore from the SW at 6 mph. The swell direction goes SSW with a very long period of 19 seconds, and the energy jumps to 388. But don’t get excited—the wave comment calls it “poor surf conditions.” That long-period groundswell at a beach-and-reef spot like Point Loma can break too straight and won’t shape up well with that cross-shore wind. It’s rated as a 0, so best to sit that one out.

The first real standout comes on Saturday, August 15th. This is the best of the entire run. Saturday morning has some clouds, a light 6 mph west wind holding cross-offshore, and a 3-ft SW swell with a 16-second period. The combined energy jumps to 439. The forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s the only day in the whole window where we hit a score of 2. The wind is light, the swell has some length to it, and the direction matches the optimum SW. Crowds are possible here, but with such a small window, you’ll find a handful of others out. The week leading up to that is all small, clean, and ordinary—nothing to write home about.

Looking further out, the second week is a repeat of the first: small, clean, and unremarkable. Thursday, August 13th, gives us a taste of actual offshore wind from the WNW at 9 mph, with a 2-ft SW swell and 16-second period. The energy is 263, and conditions are “gentle offshore and clean.” Nice for the soul, but the waves are tiny. By Sunday, August 16th, we end the run with another day of gentle offshore wind, 2-ft SW swell, and 293 energy. Still just “surfable but very ordinary.”

Honestly, if you’re looking for a proper session, put your focus on that Saturday, August 15th. It’s the only day that offers a glimmer of something above mediocre. Otherwise, it’s a long, flat, clean stretch better suited for a paddle and a float than any real riding. For the big-wave hunters or anyone hoping for power—this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, given the persistent clean conditions and low swell. But for a quiet morning on a longboard with some warm water? It’ll do.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
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0.9
SW
13
0.7
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SSW
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0.7
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
261
183
142
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113
86
167
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108
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112
248
173
312
Wind (km/h)
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15
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5
WNW
10
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10
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Wind State
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High Tide
11:51AM1.34m
11:12PM1.55m
12:20PM1.39m
11:52PM1.37m
12:54PM1.44m
00:42AM1.16m
1:35PM1.48m
2:00AM0.95m
2:28PM1.52m
4:11AM0.83m
3:39PM1.57m
6:31AM0.88m
4:55PM1.67m
Low Tide
5:26PM0.54m
6:03AM0.09m
6:14PM0.53m
6:28AM0.23m
7:14PM0.52m
6:54AM0.38m
8:34PM0.49m
7:24AM0.55m
10:16PM0.40m
8:07AM0.70m
11:53PM0.22m
9:45AM0.82m
1:00AM0.02m
part cloud
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7:46
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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