Point Loma Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at the next couple of weeks, yeah? The ocean’s been a bit sleepy, but there’s a window of clean, rideable little waves coming up, and then it fades back out. It’s not going to be a full-on swell fest, but for anyone who’s keen on a log or a mid-length, there’s going to be some fun to be had on the points and reefs.

We’re starting off slow. Tuesday the 15th is looking pretty average, with a bit of cross-onshore energy and onshore winds. There’s genuinely nothing worth getting excited about on that day—it’s a flat, bumpy mess. Don’t bother.

The first real chance to paddle out is Wednesday morning. It’s still small, but the wind is starting to clean up. We see a modest swell rolling in from the southwest, fluctuating around 3ft, and the period is a decent 17 seconds. That long period means there’s some push behind it, even at that size. The water is a warm 73°F, and it’s running a massive 5°F warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s a big deal—it’s like the ocean decided to skip the autumn cool-down. Wednesday afternoon stays clean, just a touch smaller.

Now, Thursday the 17th is where it starts to shape up. The wind turns cross-offshore in the morning and goes full offshore by the afternoon, which is always a positive. The swell is still in that 3ft range and the period holds at 15 seconds. The combined energy is starting to build too, getting up into the four-hundreds (476 by Thursday arvo). That’s moderate, but with that clean, glassy wind, it’s going to feel way better than the size suggests.

The pick of the whole run, in my opinion, is the stretch from Friday the 18th through to Tuesday the 23rd. We get a solid run of light offshore and cross-offshore winds, with the swell holding around 3ft to 3ft. The period stays in that sweet 15 to 19 second window, which for a point break like this is exactly what you want. The consistency is there, and the energy peaks on Monday the 21st with a reading of 603, which is the strongest we see in the whole forecast. That’s a solid, moderate pulse, and with the clean conditions, it should be the best quality surf on offer. The water stays warm, so you might not even need a wetsuit.

The one caveat is the size. It never gets big, so if you’re looking for barrels, this isn’t it. But for a long, clean wall with a bit of push, particularly on the reef sections, this is going to be a fun stretch of days.

After that, we start to wind down. From Wednesday the 24th through to the end of the month, the period drops back into the 12-14 second range, and the energy fades a bit. The winds stay favorable, mostly offshore, but it’s just going to get more and more ordinary. The surf stays rideable, around 2ft to 3ft, but it lacks the punch of the previous days. It’s not going to be terrible, but it’s a step down.

The last day of the month, the 30th, does show a little pick-up in energy (401) with a clean cross-offshore wind, so there might be one last little push before it goes flatter again. But don’t hold your breath—it’s a promise, not a guarantee.

So, there you have it. The standout window is those few days from Friday the 18th to Tuesday the 23rd. Keep an eye on the wind, because if those light offshore breezes hold, it’s going to be the best part of the whole 16-day stretch. The long period means the sets will be worth waiting for.

Rusty.

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