Point Loma Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m staring down the forecast for Point Loma. It’s a sheltered reef-and-beach setup that needs a solid SW groundswell, and buddy, it’s about to get a beauty. We’re looking at a run of clean, offshore conditions that’ll have you frothing.

The water is sitting at a warm 72°, which is more than 4 degrees warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s a real treat, feels like summer’s hanging on.

We’ve got a slow start, but once we get into Friday the 4th, the ball gets rolling. The morning kicks off with 3ft of SW swell on a 17-second period, that’s proper long-period groundswell. The combined energy is moderate at 624, and with a light W wind keeping it cross-off, the surface is clean. This is a classic setup for a reef break like Point Loma. The swell is a little small for an advanced spot, but the quality is there. The fun really starts to ramp up Friday afternoon as the swell nudges 4ft, the wind goes fully offshore from the WNW, and the energy jumps to 813. The waves will be clean and lined up.

Saturday the 5th is where it gets tasty. The morning is clean with 3ft swell, but it’s the afternoon that’s the standout. We get 4ft of S swell, period at 13 seconds, and the combined energy hits a strong 1091. Wind is offshore from the WNW, so the face will be clean and groomed. This is the best session of the first week.

Sunday the 6th brings a bigger pulse. The swell jumps to 6ft in the morning from the SSW, with a 14-second period. The energy is very strong at 1197, but the wind is a fresh 30 km/h offshore from the NNW. That’s clean, but it’s getting punchy. For a semi-sheltered spot, this is getting into expert territory. The afternoon is even bigger, with 6ft and energy at 1358, but the wind eases to a moderate 20 km/h. This is big, powerful, and only for the experienced crew.

Monday the 7th holds the size at 6ft to 6ft, with a steady 15 km/h offshore breeze. The energy is still very strong, around 1139 to 1285. This is a solid, heavy swell. The crowd factor is "sometimes" at this break, so you might have to share the peak.

Things taper off from Tuesday the 8th, dropping from 5ft down to 4ft by Wednesday the 9th. The wind stays offshore, so the quality remains high, but the size fades. The energy drops from 852 down to 606. Still fun, just smaller.

From Thursday the 10th through the middle of the second week, the swell dips below 3ft. The period is still long (15-16 seconds), and the wind is mostly cross-off, keeping it clean, but the energy dips into the 300-500 range. The waves are there but ordinary. By Saturday the 13th, the swell is down to 2ft, and the energy is weak at 153. It’s a real lull.

There’s a gap of a few days of poor or very ordinary surf, but then the forecast picks up again around Wednesday the 16th. The swell stays tiny, but by Friday the 18th, we see a new pulse. The combined energy bumps back up to 468 and 541 in the morning and afternoon, with 2ft of swell on a 20-second period from the SW. That’s a very long period, so the waves will be powerful for their size, but it’s still small. This is a promising sign for the following weekend.

Saturday the 19th wraps up the outlook with 3ft of SW swell, period at 18-19 seconds, and energy around 674. The wind is light, but it’s a cross-shore in the morning, so a little bumpy. The afternoon looks cleaner. It’s another small but clean day.

If you’re looking for the best, clear your calendar for Saturday afternoon, the 5th. That’s the pick of the whole run. Clean, offshore, 4ft south swell, and strong energy. After that, the big stuff Sunday and Monday is for the hardcore crew only.

Stay safe out there.
Rusty.

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