
Surf Forecasts:
Point Loma surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 448 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Loma over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here.
Honestly, looking at the next stretch, it’s not going to be a classic run. We’ve got a heap of small, clean days but not a lot of push. The first few days are pretty average, with the swell hanging under 3ft and a bit of cross-shore breeze messing with things. Thursday through Saturday look like write-offs, with onshore winds and choppy, poor conditions. You’d be better off doing something else.
The tide starts to turn towards Sunday afternoon and into Monday. We see the wind swing offshore and the ocean cleans right up, but the swell is still pretty weak, around 2ft to 3ft. It’s ridable on a longboard, but you’ll be working for it.
Now, the standout window appears to be from the 16th through to the 22nd. This is where it gets interesting. The swell bumps up just a touch to 2ft to 3ft, but the real story is the wind. We get a proper offshore and light breeze, making the conditions glassy and clean. The swell direction is solid from the SW, which is the optimum direction for the Point Loma area. The period stretches out to 17-19 seconds, which is proper long-period groundswell. That means the waves will have real shape and energy to them, even if the height is modest. The combined energy will climb into the 400s and 500s, which is a solid moderate push. Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th are looking particularly good, with clean, offshore surf and that long-period swell wrapping in.
For the spots, Point Loma (San Diego) is the name on the sheet. It's a beach and reef set-up, and a sheltered one at that, so it can handle some of that SW energy when other spots are closing out. Because the period is so long, there’s a chance the waves break a bit straight at the beach sections, but the reef will definitely pick it up. It’s a consistent spot, and the crowds can be a problem sometimes, so get out early. The water temp is running about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
After the 22nd, things back off again. The swell drops and the wind goes a bit variable. We get a couple more clean mornings with light W/NW breezes, but the size just isn’t there. The waves become ordinary again. The long-range picture from the 23rd onwards is just a lot of nothing, so make the most of that good window in the middle of the month. It’s not a huge swell, but it’s clean, and for this area, that makes all the difference.
Keep an eye out, it’ll turn on eventually.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue night, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri night, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
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167 | 214 | 267 | 342 | 443 | 416 | 411 | 395 | 309 | 301 | 248 | 200 | 155 | 186 | 157 | 146 | 173 | 150 | 147 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:53AM1.49m | 8:34PM1.91m | 9:23AM1.59m | 9:16PM1.83m | 9:52AM1.66m | 9:56PM1.71m | 10:21AM1.70m | 10:37PM1.55m | 10:50AM1.70m | 11:19PM1.36m | 11:17AM1.66m | 00:05AM1.17m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:48AM-0.20m | 2:37PM0.34m | 3:20AM-0.15m | 3:19PM0.23m | 3:49AM-0.05m | 4:01PM0.16m | 4:17AM0.08m | 4:42PM0.14m | 4:42AM0.24m | 5:24PM0.16m | 5:05AM0.41m | 6:08PM0.22m | |||||||
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:55 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 |
125 | 68 | 267 | 342 | 443 | 416 | 411 | 395 | 309 | 61 | 56 | 72 | 61 | 186 | 157 | 146 | 173 | 127 | 77 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 8 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
114 | 214 | 45 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 38 | 59 | 72 | 301 | 248 | 200 | 155 | 113 | 109 | 85 | 150 | 150 | 147 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | WSW 6 | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
167 | 83 | 85 | 56 | 56 | 54 | 22 | 20 | 4 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 58 | 67 | 127 | 60 | 54 | 53 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
18 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 21 | 48 | 21 | 140 | 48 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 21 | 140 | 236 | 0 | 140 | 0 | 0 |
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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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