Point Loma Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.67° N 117.24° W

Point Loma Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Point Loma sea temperature is
22.8°C
2.8° 

Point Loma surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Point Loma surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SW swell with 379 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 0.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 13th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 14th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 19th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Loma over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the Point Loma stretch. We’ve got a solid run of clean conditions coming up, but don’t expect any bombs. This is a mellow, drawn-out run of surf that’s more about consistency than power.

The overall pattern is steady, with a long-period SW groundswell hanging around. The energy builds through the week, with combined swell energy climbing into the moderate range, hitting around 675 (moderate wave energy) at its peak. The real standout window kicks off on Wednesday, 16th September, and runs through to the following Tuesday. This is where we see the cleanest combo of light winds and rideable swell.

For the best of it, I’m pointing you to Wednesday morning, 16th September at Point Loma. We’ve got a clean 3 ft of SW swell, period a long 17 seconds, with light cross-offshore winds. The combined energy is solid at 403 (moderate wave energy). This is that sweet spot where the long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely, offering up some clean, lined-up waves. The crowd situation? It can get busy here, so don't expect to have it to yourself, but the quality will be worth sharing with a few others.

Later in the run, Thursday, 17th September and Friday, 18th September are also looking prime. Offshore winds in the morning, that same clean 2 ft to 3 ft SW groundswell, and energy levels holding steady. For a more relaxed session, Saturday, 19th September into Sunday, 20th September has clean cross-offshore breezes and consistent 3 ft swell with a long 18-second period. That energy is up near 549 (moderate wave energy), so there’s a bit more punch, but the period is so long it might wall up a bit straight on the beachier sections. The reef and point areas will handle it beautifully.

After that, it tapers off into the following week. The second week, starting around 23rd September, sees the swell dip a touch but remains clean and surfable, just with less energy and shorter periods. Monday, 28th September, the final morning has some clean 2 ft, 15-second swell with offshore wind, a nice little capper to the run.

Water temp? Nothing wild, feels about average for this time of year. So, no surprises there.

Overall, don’t come looking for a big day. This is a run of clean, manageable, long-period groundswell that will suit a mid-length or a single fin. The standout is the Wednesday to Friday window. Lock it in.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat night, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
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0
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1
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2
2
1
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
1.1
W
10
1.3
W
8
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.4
SSW
20
0.5
SW
16
0.8
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
19
0.5
SW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
158
113
109
220
239
173
147
161
149
121
358
254
367
280
255
214
303
303
183
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
SW
10
WSW
10
WSW
15
SSW
15
SW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
SW
5
WSW
10
WSW
10
WNW
10
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
NW
Wind State
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
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High Tide
10:37PM1.55m
10:50AM1.70m
11:19PM1.36m
11:17AM1.66m
00:05AM1.17m
11:44AM1.58m
1:04AM0.99m
12:13PM1.48m
2:51AM0.87m
12:52PM1.38m
2:26PM1.29m
Low Tide
4:42AM0.24m
5:24PM0.16m
5:05AM0.41m
6:08PM0.22m
5:25AM0.57m
7:00PM0.30m
5:37AM0.72m
8:09PM0.38m
5:21AM0.84m
9:53PM0.41m
11:38PM0.35m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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6:31
6:31
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6:33
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6:33
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6:58
6:55
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Temp °C
21
21
21
21
21
21
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20
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Feels °C
23
23
21
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21
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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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