Point Loma Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Point Loma.

We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead, but the start is a little slow. The first real window opens up on Tuesday afternoon, 25 August. It’s not huge, but that’s a clean, cross-off breeze with a 3 ft SSW swell at 13 seconds. The water is sitting at 72.1°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – feels like a bath out there. The combined energy is moderate (505), so there’s some push behind it. It’s a nice, mellow start.

Wednesday morning on the 26th sees a bit more size, 4.3 ft from the SSW with a 12-second period, but the wind goes cross and the conditions get a little messy. The energy picks up (718), but it’s not as clean as Tuesday. Things stay a bit ordinary through Thursday and Friday, with small, fading swells and cross-onshore winds.

Then, Saturday morning, 29 August, is where it starts to get interesting. That long-period SW groundswell (16 seconds) kicks in at 3.6 ft, with a light cross-off breeze. The energy is strong (718), and the break is clean. This is your best bet for the weekend – a proper, lined-up point break wave. The crowd factor is “sometimes” at Point Loma, so you might have some company, but it’s worth it.

Sunday morning, 30 August, holds similar quality with a 3.3 ft SW swell, 15-second period, and light cross-off wind. Clean again. The energy drops a touch (596), but it’s still really fun.

The first week of September keeps the goods coming. Wednesday morning, 02 September, has a 3.6 ft SSW swell at 12 seconds with a light offshore wind. That’s a clean, head-high wave with moderate energy (550). Thursday afternoon, 03 September, is a sleeper – 2.6 ft but with a *very long* 18-second period from the SW. That’s pure groundswell, and at Point Loma, that long period will wrap in beautifully. The energy is moderate (627), but the wait between sets will be longer.

Friday, 04 September, is another standout. Morning and afternoon both deliver 3 ft to 3.3 ft SW swell, 17-second period, with light to gentle cross-off winds. The energy is getting stronger (661), and the waves will have plenty of shape.

Now, the real highlight. Wednesday, 09 September. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The morning bumps up to 4.3 ft from the S, 16-second period, with a moderate offshore breeze from the NW. The combined energy jumps to 1364 (strong). By the afternoon, it hits 6.6 ft from the SSW at 17 seconds, with the same offshore wind, and the energy rockets to 2214 (very strong). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers – big, clean, powerful lines. The offshore wind will keep it glassy. For the average punter, 6.6 ft is a serious step up, so only paddle out if you’ve got the skills.

Overall, the best day on offer is Wednesday, 09 September afternoon at Point Loma. The size, the period, the offshore wind, and the energy all come together. The secondary standout is the weekend of 29-30 August for cleaner, more manageable waves.

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