Surf Forecasts:
Point Loma surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with 1,619 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period with S 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. 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 1.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Loma over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on the menu for Point Loma over the next couple of weeks. It’s got some real highlights if you know when to paddle out.
The water is sitting at 73°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year – feels like a late summer gift.
Monday 31st August starts us off with a clean 3ft S swell at 12 seconds, and a gentle WNW breeze keeping things tidy. Wave energy is moderate at 441. Nothing huge, but a nice, easy session.
Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd drop to 2ft SW/SSW swells. The wind stays offshore, so you’ll find clean, orderly lines, but don’t expect much power.
Thursday 3rd has a 2ft SW swell with a 15-second period, giving it some surprising push (energy 405). It stays clean. Friday 4th is where it starts to get interesting. The morning is a bit crossed-up, but the afternoon brings a solid 4ft SW swell, 16-second period, and clean conditions. Energy jumps to 738, and that long period means better-shaped, powerful waves. This is a good call.
Saturday 5th keeps the momentum. Morning offers a 3ft SW groundswell with an 18-second period and offshore NNW wind at 6 mph – that’s clean, lined-up, with energy at 719. Afternoon picks up to 4ft from the S, 14 seconds, still with light wind. This whole window from Friday afternoon through Saturday is where the stoke is.
Sunday 6th gets rowdy. The swell bumps to 6ft from the SSW, but it comes with 15-28 mph N winds and rain. Energy is massive at 1501, but the conditions are messy – might be more fun for the kite crew than paddle surfers.
Now, the real standout: Monday 7th September. The morning delivers a 6ft S swell, 13-second period, and glassy conditions – that’s a 3 mph SSW breeze, basically nothing. That’s clean, powerful surf with energy at 1368. The size puts it firmly in expert territory (over 5ft), but if you’ve got the skills, this is the best day of the whole 16-day window. The afternoon drops back to 4ft with clean offshore wind.
Tuesday 8th through Thursday 10th settles back to smaller 1ft to 3ft SW swells. Wind stays light and offshore or cross-off. Small but tidy.
Friday 11th and Saturday 12th are a write-off – choppy, cross-on winds and poor conditions.
Sunday 13th sees small 2ft swell return with clean offshore breezes. Then Monday 14th picks up again with a 3ft S swell, 14-second period, and moderate offshore wind – energy at 477. Good, clean, manageable waves.
The last stretch, Tuesday 15th, has tiny 2ft swell with some clouds and a moderate breeze. Not much to get excited about, but surfable.
For my money, the absolute best bet is Monday 7th September morning at Point Loma: 6ft S swell, glassy, and powerful. Don’t miss that one.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat night, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 190 | 180 | 140 | 140 | 106 | 109 | 189 | 212 | 235 | 191 | 432 | 516 | 530 | 596 | 553 | 406 | 598 | 1275 | 1441 | 1441 | 1525 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 11:26AM1.62m | 11:48PM1.26m | 11:59AM1.63m | 00:47AM1.06m | 12:40PM1.62m | 2:26AM0.88m | 1:40PM1.57m | 5:41AM0.88m | 3:12PM1.55m | 7:04AM1.01m | 4:48PM1.62m | 7:30AM1.14m | 6:02PM1.74m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:01PM0.28m | 5:38AM0.41m | 7:00PM0.30m | 6:01AM0.58m | 8:20PM0.32m | 6:23AM0.73m | 10:06PM0.27m | 6:44AM0.88m | 11:43PM0.14m | 10:16AM0.94m | 00:47AM-0.01m | 12:00PM0.84m | 1:34AM-0.13m | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 49 | 15 |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | S 12 | S 11 | W 6 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | WNW 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 |
| kJ | 62 | 180 | 116 | 24 | 69 | 64 | 189 | 212 | 174 | 77 | 432 | 516 | 530 | 596 | 553 | 406 | 598 | 1275 | 1441 | 1441 | 1525 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | W 6 | W 6 | S 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 6 | SW 16 | W 6 | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 6 | WNW 7 | W 6 | S 14 | S 13 | SW 15 | SW 10 | WNW 6 | WSW 10 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | 190 | 39 | 23 | 79 | 106 | 79 | 35 | 165 | 33 | 137 | 149 | 44 | 62 | 38 | 249 | 285 | 370 | 15 | 21 | 9 | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 8 | SW 17 | SW 15 | W 12 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | S 15 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 13 | WSW 9 | WNW 12 | WSW 11 |
| kJ | 189 | 176 | 140 | 140 | 50 | 109 | 132 | 5 | 235 | 191 | 3 | 76 | 54 | 104 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | W 5 | — | W 6 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 35 | 29 | — | 34 | — | — | 53 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | 31 | 12 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 207 | 23 | 166 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 83 | 48 |
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