Point Loma Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up in the water.

Right now, the surf is small but there’s a bit of life in the water. The first real action kicks off on Thursday morning, July 23rd, at Point Loma. We’ve got a clean 4ft SSW swell rolling in with a 13-second period, giving it some decent push. The combined swell energy is moderate at 516, and the wind is light and cross-offshore, so the lineup should be tidy. The water is sitting at 73°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – feels like summer has kicked in early. For an advanced spot, this is a solid morning session.

Thursday afternoon holds up with a slightly smaller 3ft SSW swell, but the wind swings to a gentle offshore from the WNW, keeping things clean. The energy stays moderate at 516. It’s a good, steady day.

Friday, July 24th, things drop off. The swell drops to 2ft and 2ft, with a long 24-second period that makes it weak and walled-up. The wind is cross-shore, so it’s messy and marginal. Not worth paddling out.

Saturday, July 25th, brings a little hope. The swell picks back up to 3ft from the SW, period around 21 seconds, and the wind is light and cross-off all day. The energy is moderate (786 morning, 589 afternoon). Clean, but the long period means it’ll be a bit fat and straight at the beach. Better for a reef or point, but it’s still surfable.

Sunday, July 26th, through Monday, July 27th, is a write-off. The wind goes cross-onshore, the swell is 3ft to 4ft, but the conditions are choppy and poor. Don’t bother.

Tuesday, July 28th, is a standout. Morning and afternoon deliver 4ft SW swell with a 17-second period, combined energy climbing to 995 and 939 – strong, moderate-to-high energy. The wind is light and cross-off, so the waves are clean and well-shaped. This is the best bet in the first week. For advanced surfers, this is the one to circle.

Wednesday, July 29th, is mixed. Morning has a cross-shore breeze and 4ft SW swell, making it a bit bumpy, but the afternoon cleans up with cross-off wind and the same size. It’s okay, not a standout.

Thursday, July 30th, is worth a mention. The swell holds at 3ft from the SSW, period 15 seconds, and the wind goes glassy – dead calm in the morning, slight air in the afternoon. Combined energy is moderate (585 to 604). Glassy conditions at Point Loma are rare and special. This is a solid session if you’re keen.

Friday, July 31st, the swell starts to build. Morning is 4ft from the S, 16 seconds, clean and cross-off. Then the afternoon goes off: 5ft from the S, 15 seconds, combined energy jumping to 1237 – strong. Wind is cross-off from the WNW. This is a serious spike. The waves will have power and shape. For advanced surfers, this is one of the best windows in the whole 16-day run.

Saturday, August 1st, keeps the pace. Morning sees 6ft from the SSW, 13 seconds, energy at 1203. That’s solid, but at 6ft it’s starting to get into the bigger range – still manageable for advanced crew. The wind is light and cross-off, so it’s clean. The afternoon drops to 6ft, still good, but the period shortens to 12 seconds. A very good day, but the morning is the pick.

After that, things go quiet. From Sunday, August 2nd, all the way through Wednesday, August 7th, the surf is small (1ft to 2ft), the wind is mostly cross-onshore or cross, and conditions are poor. The combined energy drops to the low 200s or below. There’s a couple of days (August 6th and 7th) where the wind turns offshore, but the swell is tiny – 2ft and 1ft with long periods. Clean but tiny. Not worth a paddle unless you’re desperate.

Overall, the best windows are Tuesday, July 28th, and the afternoon of Friday, July 31st, through the morning of Saturday, August 1st. The glassy Thursday, July 30th, is a real treat for the clean conditions. The second week is a dud – small and mostly blown out. That’s a gap of about 6 days with no real surf.

Rusty, signing off.

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