Surf Forecasts:
Point Loma surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, SSW swell with 569 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. 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 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Loma over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. We’ve got a bit of a slow start at Point Loma, but it’s shaping up into a proper run of good waves if you’re patient.
The first few days are a write-off, but from Sunday the 19th, things start to click. The water is sitting at 71°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home.
The first real session to get excited about is Sunday morning, the 19th. The swell is a clean 3 ft from the SW, but it’s carrying a solid 17-second period. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy is pumping hard at 701 (moderate). Winds are light and cross-offshore, so the sets will be lined up and clean. It’s a consistent spot, though expect to share the take-off zone as it’s sometimes crowded.
The pattern holds through the week. Monday the 20th keeps the quality up with a 4 ft SSW swell, 12-second period, and clean conditions. Tuesday the 21st is a standout with a clean 3 ft SW groundswell at 16 seconds, and true offshore winds from the NW on the morning session. The combined energy is 646 (moderate) and the waves will be peeling nicely.
By the 25th and 26th of July, we hit the best of the run. Saturday the 25th morning has a 3 ft SW swell with a long 21-second period, and combined energy of 1120 (strong). Winds are light and cross-offshore. That’s going to be glassy, long-waiting super-smooth lines. Sunday the 26th is just as good with a 3 ft SW swell, 18-second period, and a combined energy of 1116 (strong). This is the kind of weekend that makes you call in sick on Monday.
Looking further out, Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th continue the trend with clean 4 ft SW swells and combined energy over 1100 (strong). The Tuesday afternoon session on the 28th gets a bit messy with cross-shore chop, so stick to the mornings. The last true standout is Friday the 31st of July. The morning sees a solid 6 ft SSW swell, 14-second period, and combined energy of 1339 (strong) with light cross-offshore winds. That’s a big, clean day for experienced surfers.
The trend fades into the first weekend of August, with smaller, more ordinary conditions returning. Overall, the window from the 19th through the 31st is solid, with the 25th, 26th, and 31st being the absolute best on offer.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | WSW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 181 | 102 | 142 | 366 | 255 | 91 | 342 | 425 | 569 | 361 | 299 | 451 | 462 | 375 | 435 | 350 | 431 | 297 | 225 | 255 | 468 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:35PM1.38m | 00:00AM1.64m | 1:18PM1.41m | 00:50AM1.39m | 2:04PM1.43m | 1:51AM1.14m | 2:54PM1.44m | 3:15AM0.93m | 3:48PM1.45m | 5:17AM0.84m | 4:46PM1.47m | 7:20AM0.88m | 5:42PM1.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:08PM0.50m | 6:53AM-0.03m | 7:10PM0.53m | 7:28AM0.16m | 8:22PM0.55m | 8:03AM0.37m | 9:52PM0.52m | 8:40AM0.55m | 11:33PM0.42m | 9:27AM0.71m | 00:50AM0.28m | 10:39AM0.81m | 1:41AM0.15m | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 10 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 82 | 61 | 142 | 366 | 255 | 80 | 314 | 425 | 569 | 361 | 254 | 451 | 462 | 375 | 435 | 350 | 431 | 85 | 111 | 89 | 468 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 8 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | W 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | W 7 |
| kJ | 103 | 102 | 45 | 71 | 94 | 91 | 342 | 419 | 38 | 269 | 299 | 310 | 137 | 130 | 90 | 36 | 26 | 297 | 225 | 255 | 88 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 11 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 14 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 6 | W 14 | SW 13 | W 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 13 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 26 |
| kJ | 181 | 83 | 43 | 23 | 14 | 61 | 45 | 44 | 6 | 37 | 140 | 36 | 47 | 65 | 14 | 22 | 12 | 142 | 212 | 142 | 105 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 5 | W 4 | — | — | NW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 5 | 16 | 104 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 48 | 48 | 21 | 48 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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