Point Loma Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab your board. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, but there's one window that's gonna make it all worth it. We're starting off real small, but keep your eyes on the prize for the end of the first week. The water is a toasty 74°F, which is way above the norm for this time of year—we're talking more than 5°F warmer than usual, so you can leave the booties at home.

We kick things off on Tuesday the 1st with some clean but weak waves. It's surfable at Point Loma, with a gentle offshore breeze keeping it tidy, but the swell's only pushing 2ft from the SW (239 energy). It's pretty ordinary, to be honest. That continues through Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd. The swell bumps up slightly to 3ft on Wednesday, and by Thursday afternoon it's showing a bit more life with a longer 18-second period (508 energy), still pretty small though at 3ft. Glassy conditions are on offer with the light winds, but you'll be doing a lot of paddling for not much.

Friday the 4th is where things start to get interesting. The swell builds to 4-4ft from the SW with a 17-second period. The energy is jumping up to 753 and then over 1000 (1012) by the afternoon. The winds are cross-offshore, keeping it clean, and this is when it starts to feel like a proper session.

Saturday the 5th is the first real standout. We've got 4-4ft of S swell, and it's looking very good. The energy has jumped to four digits (1023-1117), and with light offshore breezes, Point Loma is going to have some clean, workable lines. This is where you want to be.

Then Sunday the 6th just keeps the party going. The swell jumps to 6-7ft in the morning and 7ft in the afternoon from the SSW, with the energy well up at 1511-1789. Still light winds and offshore conditions—this is gonna be firing. It's getting a bit solid now, so if you're not comfortable on a bigger wave, maybe watch from the sand.

Here's the big one. Monday the 7th and the best surf of the whole stretch. We're looking at a solid 8ft of SSW swell, and the energy is massive—hitting 2643. This is a real groundswell with a 14-second period, and the offshore breeze is set to groom it. This is the one to circle on the calendar. It's pushing expert territory, but for those who can handle it, this is going to be an unforgettable session at Point Loma. This is the clear standout.

After that, we see it back off. Tuesday the 8th has a drop to 6ft but the period shortens to 11 seconds, making it a bit less powerful (696 energy). It's still fun, but the magic is gone. From Wednesday the 9th onwards, we settle back into that small, clean pattern. Swells hover between 2ft and 3ft over the following days. There's a little knee-high blip on the 14th with a long 18-second period, but the energy is weak (233). Winds stay favorable, mostly offshore or cross-offshore, but the swell just isn't there. It's a waiting game after that Monday.

So, bottom line: ride the small waves early if you're desperate, but save your energy for the 5th through the 7th. Saturday the 5th is great, but Monday the 7th is the gold standard. Don't miss it.

Rusty.

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