Point Loma Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.67° N 117.24° W

Point Loma Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Point Loma sea temperature is
22.3°C
2.1° 

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 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 663 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. 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 2AM. 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 (Tue 25th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 25th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 29th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk about Point Loma. This is a sheltered beach and reef spot, so it needs the right angle to work, and it’s an advanced wave – not a beginner’s playground. Water temps are right where they should be for this time of year.

This week starts off slow but clean. On Tuesday the 25th of August, we’ve got a 0.6m to 0.9m SW groundswell with a 16-second period rolling in. That's a long wait between sets but the energy is there (moderate level). The wind is light and cross-offshore, so expect clean lines in the morning and afternoon.

Wednesday the 26th is a stinker. The swell pops up to 1.3m but the wind comes onshore from the S and SSW, turning it into a choppy mess. Skip it.

Thursday the 27th is still messy with cross-shore winds and 1.1m swell. Marginal at best.

Friday the 28th cleans up with offshore WNW wind, but the swell drops back to 0.6m. It's clean and small – rideable but nothing exciting.

Then we get a good day on Saturday the 29th. The SW groundswell comes back to 1.1m with that 16-second period, and combined energy hits 688, which is moderate to solid. Gentle cross-off wind means clean conditions all session. That’s your best bet for the first week.

Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st stay clean and fun, with 0.9m to 1.0m swell and light cross-off breezes. Good for a cruise.

There’s a lull from Tuesday the 1st through to Wednesday the 3rd of September. The swell drops to 0.5m to 0.7m, but the wind stays offshore. Clean, but you'll be hunting for waves.

Then comes the highlight. From Thursday the 3rd of September afternoon through Saturday the 5th of September, we’ve got a proper long-period SW groundswell (17 to 18 seconds) pushing 1.1m of swell. Energy ramps up into the 700s and 800s. The wind is offshore out of the WNW and NW, 15 to 20 km/h, keeping the waves groomed and glassy. This is the peak of the forecast. For advanced surfers, this is about as good as it gets at Point Loma. It's a bit of a long-range call, so don't hold me to it, but the signs are real good.

After that, it drops back down into the 0.7m to 0.9m range through Sunday the 6th and beyond, with cross-off and offshore winds keeping it clean – just not as much power.

The standouts: Saturday the 29th of August is solid for the first week. But that run from Thursday the 3rd to Saturday the 5th of September is the one. Offshore winds and a solid, long-period groundswell. Crowds can be a thing at Point Loma when it’s on, so plan for it.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
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Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
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2
2
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2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.9
SSW
13
1.3
S
13
1.3
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
11
1.1
SSW
11
1
S
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
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
222
216
286
591
503
486
350
308
229
192
169
165
663
581
567
532
424
350
297
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
10
W
10
W
5
SW
20
S
15
SSW
10
S
10
SSW
10
SW
5
W
10
WNW
15
WNW
10
WNW
15
W
15
WNW
10
W
10
WSW
15
W
10
W
Wind State
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
glassy
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
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
10:58AM1.58m
11:03PM1.45m
Low Tide
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
5:13PM0.29m
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6:18
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6:22
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7:22
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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22
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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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