Point Loma Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.67° N 117.24° W

Point Loma Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Point Loma sea temperature is
23.5° C
3.4° 

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 14 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 742 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 20s. 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 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 14th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 14th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 15th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Point Loma.

We’ve got a fairly long stretch of small but rideable surf ahead, with some real highlights further out if you can wait. Right now, the water is sitting at a very warm 74.3°, which is about 6.1° above the long-term average for this time of year – that’s very unusual, so the warm water alone is a treat.

The opening call is for Thursday afternoon, the 13th. It’s not going to set the world on fire, but there’s rideable chest-high waves around 2.6 ft from the SW with a very long 16-second period. That long period means the swell has some real energy in it (combined energy of 385) and the shape should be pretty good for a beach-and-reef setup like Point Loma. The wind is a light cross-offshore breeze, which will keep things clean enough. It’s surfable, but very ordinary.

The real standout in the first week lands on Saturday afternoon, the 15th of August. The swell bumps up a touch to 3.6 ft from the SW, period still a solid 16 seconds, and combined energy cranks to 590 – that’s decent wave power. What makes this special is the wind: a light NW offshore breeze. That means glassy, clean faces. This is the best of the early run. Crowds are possible here, so get out early for a piece of it. It’s a good one for experienced surfers.

Sunday, the 16th, has a morning session with waist-chest high 3.3 ft swell and a 15-second period, but the wind stays cross-offshore, which isn’t as good as pure offshore. The afternoon brings a stronger offshore wind, which cleans it up, but the swell drops to 3.0 ft.

From Monday the 17th right through to the end of the first week and into the second, we hit a real lull. The swell drops to tiny 1.3 ft to 2.6 ft, and while the winds are often offshore or light, the wave energy is low and the conditions are very ordinary. There’s nothing to get excited about for a good few days.

Then we get a promising change right at the tail end of the forecast. On Tuesday the 25th of August, we see a new pulse of swell from the S pushing in at 3.3 ft, combined energy jumping to a very strong 816 – that’s real power. The period is 16 seconds, making it a proper groundswell, and the wind is a light cross-offshore breeze. This is the second standout of the whole run. Wednesday the 26th holds similar 3.3 ft south-west swell, with clean conditions and light winds. Thursday the 27th could be the pick of that late run, with 3.6 ft SW swell and a 14-second period, combined energy of 647, and light offshore winds. It’s more than a week away, so not locked in, but it looks promising. Keep an eye on that.

During the flat patch around the middle of the outlook, don’t lose hope – Point Loma can fire up quickly. For now, if you’re itching for a surf, the Saturday afternoon call is your best bet. For the patient ones, the last week of August looks like it could dish up the best waves of the whole window.

Stay stoked.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
344
273
263
255
742
432
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546
444
350
350
297
248
238
208
144
255
287
291
217
Wind (km/h)
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15
WNW
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NNW
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20
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High Tide
10:12PM1.92m
11:08AM1.53m
10:54PM1.74m
11:43AM1.55m
11:37PM1.52m
12:17PM1.55m
00:24AM1.28m
12:53PM1.51m
1:21AM1.05m
1:34PM1.45m
2:52AM0.87m
2:28PM1.40m
Low Tide
4:13PM0.34m
5:01AM-0.17m
4:59PM0.32m
5:32AM-0.01m
5:47PM0.33m
6:00AM0.17m
6:39PM0.37m
6:26AM0.37m
7:39PM0.43m
6:49AM0.56m
8:59PM0.46m
7:04AM0.73m
10:52PM0.43m
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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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