Point Loma Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.67° N 117.24° W

Point Loma Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Point Loma sea temperature is
21.0° C
1.8° 

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 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 19s period, S swell with 444 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 0.8m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 12th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 2PM (Sun 12th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 18th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 19s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for Point Loma over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we've got a quiet start. The first few days are looking pretty flat and messy. Saturday (11th July) is a write-off, with some cross-onshore winds and a weak, choppy 3ft swell. The energy is weak (379) and the conditions are just poor. Sunday and Monday (12th-13th) clean up a bit with light cross-offshore winds, but the waves are still small and ordinary. The water is sitting at 70°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so the wetsuit might be a bit thinner.

We’re in a bit of a lull through the middle of the week. Tuesday through Friday (14th-17th) see the swell dropping to 2ft-2ft. The wind does go offshore on Tuesday afternoon (14th) and Friday morning (17th), which is lovely for the surface, but there just isn't enough juice to make it worth paddling out for most. The energy is low, dipping into the 200s.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The real standout is the weekend of the 18th and 19th of July. Saturday the 18th looks like the pick of the whole period. We’ve got a solid pulse of S/SE swell coming through, with heights building to 4ft by the afternoon. The real story is the energy, which jumps up to a strong 895-904. The winds are light and cross-offshore, so the surface will be clean and glassy. This is the best chance for a proper session.

Sunday the 19th keeps the fun rolling with 4ft in the morning, and the wind goes offshore (NW) in the afternoon. The energy is still strong (797) and the setup is clean. For a more advanced spot like Point Loma, these conditions are hard to beat.

After that, Monday the 20th is still good, with clean 3ft waves and light winds, but the energy drops back to moderate (422-443). From Tuesday the 21st onward, we slip back into a funk with cross-shore winds and weaker, messier surf. The energy drops back into the 100s, so the windows for good waves are small.

The final weekend of the 25th-26th of July shows a glimmer of hope. Saturday afternoon (25th) sees a clean 3ft SW swell with a very long period of 20 seconds and good energy (654). Sunday the 26th is also clean with offshore winds and 3ft waves. That long period swell will wrap nicely around the point, but it's a long way out, so we’ll keep an eye on it.

Overall, aside from the blockbuster weekend of the 18th-19th, the surf is inconsistent and small. If you're a beginner, the 4ft-4ft days on the 18th-19th are manageable, but the bigger energy and long period makes it more suited to the regulars who know the lineup. This is a spot that can get a bit of a crowd when it's on, so keep that in mind.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
8:18AM1.02m
7:07PM1.95m
9:07AM1.10m
7:59PM2.06m
9:50AM1.17m
8:49PM2.11m
10:31AM1.23m
9:38PM2.10m
11:12AM1.29m
10:25PM2.02m
11:53AM1.34m
11:12PM1.86m
12:35PM1.38m
00:00AM1.64m
Low Tide
12:41PM0.69m
2:47AM-0.33m
1:42PM0.66m
3:32AM-0.44m
2:37PM0.60m
4:16AM-0.47m
3:29PM0.54m
4:58AM-0.44m
4:21PM0.50m
5:38AM-0.35m
5:13PM0.49m
6:16AM-0.21m
6:08PM0.50m
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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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