Point Loma Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.67° N 117.24° W

Point Loma Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Point Loma sea temperature is
23.3°C
3.1° 

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 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 763 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 28th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 4th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 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 crew, Rusty here. Let’s break down the Point Loma forecast.

We’ve got a good run of clean, rideable waves coming up. The water is a warm 74°, which is way warmer than usual, so no wetsuit needed. The first few days are a little small, but the wind is setting up nicely with a consistent light offshore breeze.

Friday the 28th is a slow starter. There’s a 2ft SW swell, but it’s a long 16 seconds, giving it some shape. The energy is moderate at 391. The wind is a light cross-off, so it’s clean but not doing much. The afternoon is the same. It’s surfable, but nothing special.

Saturday the 29th is the kick-off. The swell picks up to 4ft from the SW, still with that nice 16-second period. The energy jumps to a strong 648 in the morning, and the wind is a gentle cross-off, keeping it clean. By the afternoon, the wind goes more offshore, and the energy is even better at 735. This is the standout session of the early days.

Sunday the 30th holds a solid 3ft SW swell, with energy staying strong (621 in the morning). The wind is a gentle cross-off, and the afternoon looks just as good. Get in the water.

Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st of September see the swell drop a little, but the wind stays offshore. The conditions are clean, but the waves are a bit ordinary by Tuesday.

Then we get into a nice run. Wednesday the 2nd of September morning brings a clean 2ft swell with a 16-second period, but the energy is moderate at 400. The afternoon improves with a 3ft SSW swell. Thursday the 3rd has a strong 3ft SSW swell, with the afternoon seeing a jump in period to 18 seconds and energy at 689, with a clean offshore breeze. That’s another highlight.

The first week of September looks great. Friday the 4th has a 3ft SW swell with a 17-second period and strong energy (866) in the morning. Saturday the 5th is also a winner with a 4ft SW swell, 16-second period, and strong energy. The wind is offshore both days.

There’s a bit of a drop-off on Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th, but the wind stays offshore. Monday afternoon gets a bit of a fresh breeze, so it’s less appealing.

The second week is more mixed. There’s a gap on Tuesday the 8th where the surf is ordinary. But Wednesday the 9th of September comes back with a solid 4ft SSW swell, a period of 11 seconds, and strong energy at 517. The wind is a light offshore, so it’s clean. Thursday the 10th is similar, with a 4ft SSW swell and a 12-second period, and the energy is even stronger at 604. The wind is a gentle offshore. Friday the 11th holds a 3ft SW swell with a 15-second period, and the wind is offshore, keeping it clean.

The best bets for the whole period? I’d be circling Saturday the 29th of August for the morning and afternoon, and Saturday the 5th of September for the afternoon. Those are the ones where the swell, period, and that clean offshore wind all line up. The long period SW swell is a classic groundswell, and Point Loma’s reef and beach setup will handle it well. The crowds can be an issue here sometimes, but with that quality, it’s worth the company.

That’s the story. Get out there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
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Thursday
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2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
15
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.9
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.1
SW
15
1.2
SW
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
165
763
581
653
612
424
407
297
284
202
142
113
289
344
440
365
640
627
492
499
Wind (km/h)
10
W
5
WNW
15
W
15
WNW
10
W
15
W
15
WNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
NW
15
NW
20
WNW
15
NW
15
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20
NW
15
NW
15
NW
15
NW
10
NW
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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off
off
off
off
off
off
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High Tide
9:49PM1.71m
10:32AM1.52m
10:24PM1.61m
10:58AM1.58m
11:03PM1.45m
11:26AM1.62m
11:48PM1.26m
11:59AM1.63m
00:47AM1.06m
12:40PM1.62m
2:26AM0.88m
1:40PM1.57m
Low Tide
3:54PM0.38m
4:28AM0.02m
4:32PM0.33m
4:52AM0.13m
5:13PM0.29m
5:15AM0.26m
6:01PM0.28m
5:38AM0.41m
7:00PM0.30m
6:01AM0.58m
8:20PM0.32m
6:23AM0.73m
10:06PM0.27m
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Temp °C
25
25
25
25
23
23
23
22
22
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Feels °C
27
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25
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23
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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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