
Surf Forecasts:
Point Loma surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 448 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Loma over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
Overall, it’s a slow start with a real mixed bag, but the back half of the forecast has some serious promise for clean, long-period south-west groundswell. The first few days are pretty ordinary, so be patient.
The first bit of surf worth paddling out for is on Wednesday afternoon, 10th September, at Point Loma. It’s a sheltered spot, so it can handle a bit of direction, but the swell is tiny at 2ft, straight out of the SW. The wind actually goes offshore from the NW, light at 6 mph, which makes for clean, glassy conditions. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 72°, about 3° above average for this time of year – feels nice. The combined energy is moderate, sitting at 397. It’s not big, but it’s clean.
Thursday, 11th, looks a bit choppier with a cross-onshore wind, so I’d skip it. Friday and Saturday are still small, but the mornings are cleaner, especially Saturday the 13th with a light cross-off breeze and 3ft SW swell. Still just surfable, nothing to write home about.
Sunday the 14th sees a shift with a W swell, but the period drops to a short 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit shifty and weak. The wind is cross-on, so not great.
The magic starts to show around the middle of the month. Monday the 15th is still a bit marginal, but from Wednesday the 17th, things start to fire. The standouts are the mornings of the 17th and 18th. Wednesday the 17th has 3ft SW swell, 16 seconds, and a light offshore WNW wind at 6 mph. Clean, calm, lined-up waves. The combined energy is moderate (409). Thursday the 18th is even better: same size, 3ft, 15-second period, and the wind goes offshore again from the WNW at 6 mph. Energy is up to 437, and it’s clean as a whistle. For an advanced break like this, that’s the pick of the early run.
But the real highlight – the one to circle on the calendar – is the weekend of the 20th and 21st of September. Saturday the 21st morning has 3ft SW swell, 18-second period, with a light offshore breeze from the WNW. That’s a proper long-period groundswell with a clean face. The combined energy is strong at 569. Sunday the 22nd is even better: 3ft, 18 seconds, offshore WNW wind at 9 mph, and the energy is 608. That’s strong wave energy. For a reefy point like Point Loma, that long-period swell will wrap in beautifully and offer some really nice, peeling lines. The water is still warm, and the wind is gentle and offshore – it’s going to be uncrowded if you’re lucky, but it can get busy here sometimes.
Later in the week, Monday the 23rd and Tuesday the 24th keep the offshore flow going, with 3ft to 3ft SW swell, 17-second period, and still clean. The energy remains high (585-594). It’s a long run of quality.
The last few days, from the 25th to the 27th, the swell drops a touch to 3-3ft and the period shortens to 14-15 seconds, but it’s still clean. The magic is definitely in the second week, from the 17th to the 24th. That’s your window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 19 | W 9 | W 10 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 20 | SW 16 |
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214 | 267 | 342 | 443 | 416 | 411 | 395 | 309 | 301 | 248 | 200 | 158 | 177 | 157 | 177 | 199 | 183 | 147 | 161 | 149 | 121 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 8:53AM1.49m | 8:34PM1.91m | 9:23AM1.59m | 9:16PM1.83m | 9:52AM1.66m | 9:56PM1.71m | 10:21AM1.70m | 10:37PM1.55m | 10:50AM1.70m | 11:19PM1.36m | 11:17AM1.66m | 00:05AM1.17m | 11:44AM1.58m | 1:04AM0.99m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:37PM0.34m | 3:20AM-0.15m | 3:19PM0.23m | 3:49AM-0.05m | 4:01PM0.16m | 4:17AM0.08m | 4:42PM0.14m | 4:42AM0.24m | 5:24PM0.16m | 5:05AM0.41m | 6:08PM0.22m | 5:25AM0.57m | 7:00PM0.30m | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 10 | W 7 | W 6 | W 9 | W 8 |
68 | 267 | 342 | 443 | 416 | 411 | 395 | 309 | 59 | 49 | 51 | 59 | 177 | 157 | 120 | 199 | 183 | 63 | 27 | 57 | 34 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 8 | SSW 12 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
214 | 45 | 56 | 25 | 27 | 36 | 57 | 57 | 301 | 248 | 200 | 158 | 113 | 109 | 85 | 150 | 150 | 147 | 161 | 121 | 121 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 12 | W 5 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 6 | SSW 9 | WSW 14 | S 9 | WSW 13 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 20 | SW 18 |
83 | 85 | 12 | 56 | 54 | 22 | 20 | 6 | 17 | 41 | 14 | 33 | 58 | 67 | 177 | 60 | 54 | 53 | 37 | 149 | 82 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 85 | 0 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 48 | 226 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 21 | 309 | 23 | 140 | 166 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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