Surf Forecasts:
Point Loma surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,249 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 21s 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 25) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. 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 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 21s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
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 offer for Point Loma.
The overall pattern is a bit of a slow burn, with the best surf arriving later in the first week. The water is sitting at a warm 72°F right now, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home.
Right now, through the weekend, the surf is on the small side. Saturday morning the 25th has some 3ft swell from the SW, but the wind is a light cross-shore, making it a bit average. The combined swell energy is moderate (742). Saturday afternoon cleans up a little with a light cross-offshore breeze, but the size is still tiny. Sunday the 26th is similar, with 3ft swell but the wind is messy, so it’s not really worth paddling out for.
Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th see a slight bump in size, up to 4ft to 4ft from the SW, but the wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, keeping things choppy and fair-to-poor. The energy is moderate to strong (1019 to 1080), but the conditions just aren't there.
Wednesday the 29th is a write-off with stronger cross-onshore winds and poor surf.
The standout window arrives on Friday the 31st of July. This is the best on offer. The swell picks up to a solid 6ft from the SSW, with a period of 14 seconds – a nice long-period groundswell that will have some punch. The combined energy jumps to a strong 1271. The wind is light and offshore from the WNW on Friday afternoon, which means clean, glassy conditions. This is where you want to be, especially if you're an advanced surfer, as this size is borderline for beginners. Keep in mind, with a long period like this, it can be a bit straight at beach breaks, but Point Loma's reef setup should handle it well.
Saturday the 1st of August still has good leftovers, with 5ft SSW swell and clean cross-offshore winds. The energy is moderate (719). A solid option for a morning session.
After that, the surf fades quickly. From Sunday the 2nd of August through the end of the 16-day window, we’re looking at tiny waves, mostly 1ft to 2ft. The wind is often clean, but there’s just no energy. The combined energy drops to very weak levels (127 to 370). It’s a long, flat stretch for the second week, so don’t get your hopes up. The spot is fairly consistent, so this blank run is a bit of a bummer, but forecasts can change.
Crowds are possible at Point Loma, especially when the surf is good, so get in early on that Friday.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 647 | 513 | 945 | 716 | 609 | 694 | 901 | 511 | 717 | 951 | 908 | 767 | 653 | 573 | 657 | 911 | 913 | 1111 | 1249 | 1144 | 936 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 8:54AM1.02m | 7:15PM1.64m | 9:18AM1.07m | 7:53PM1.70m | 9:41AM1.11m | 8:29PM1.76m | 10:05AM1.15m | 9:01PM1.80m | 10:30AM1.19m | 9:33PM1.80m | 10:55AM1.24m | 10:05PM1.76m | 11:23AM1.29m | 10:37PM1.68m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:56PM0.83m | 2:52AM-0.03m | 1:41PM0.78m | 3:22AM-0.08m | 2:19PM0.72m | 3:51AM-0.12m | 2:55PM0.66m | 4:18AM-0.14m | 3:30PM0.61m | 4:45AM-0.13m | 4:07PM0.58m | 5:12AM-0.09m | 4:44PM0.55m | ||||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 647 | 513 | 945 | 716 | 609 | 694 | 901 | 511 | 717 | 951 | 908 | 767 | 653 | 573 | 657 | 911 | 913 | 1111 | 1249 | 1144 | 936 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 45 | 44 | 35 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 101 | 101 | 54 | 121 | 93 | 54 | 93 | 74 | 38 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 22 | 33 | 31 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSE 9 | SW 19 | S 8 | S 10 | SSE 14 | S 9 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 50 | 47 | 48 | 73 | 46 | 47 | 17 | 299 | 6 | 8 | 20 | 2 | 102 | 138 | 126 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 50 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 50 | 21 | 23 | 226 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 48 | 23 | 140 | 281 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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