Point Loma Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.67° N 117.24° W

Issued: 4 am 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Point Loma sea temperature is
19.9° C

1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SW swell with 694 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Point Loma in the next 16 days are 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) 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 0.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Fri 3rd Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf11AM (Sat 4th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 7th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, let’s switch over to the imperial system for the same outlook.

Right now, the surf is pretty marginal. We’re looking at a long run of small, mostly ordinary waves with a few windows of clean conditions. The main break in the mix is Point Loma. It’s a sheltered beach-and-reef setup that needs a good SW swell to light up, and the swell direction is spot on for that. The water is sitting at 68°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

Friday morning (July 3rd) kicks things off with a little 3ft SW groundswell, period at 16 seconds – real long, real clean lines. The wind is offshore from the WNW at 9 mph, keeping the surface glassy. Combined wave energy is moderate at 394. It’s surfable, but it’s not going to blow your mind. Conditions are clean, but the size is small. Crowds are possible here, so expect a few others out.

Friday afternoon drops off a bit – 3ft, still that long-period SW, but the wind swings cross-offshore and picks up to 12 mph, and the surf quality takes a hit. That afternoon session is a pass.

Saturday morning (July 4th) is the first real standout. The swell drops a touch to 2ft, still from the SW, period a solid 14 seconds, but the wind is light offshore from the NW at 9 mph. The water is clean, and the wave energy is moderate at 414. This is good surf for the size – clean, peeling lines for the advanced crew. If you can get out early, this is the pick of the first few days.

Saturday afternoon slips back – 2ft, but the period jumps to 19 seconds, which is very long. That long period at a beach-and-reef setup like Point Loma can make the waves a bit too straight, but with offshore wind from the WNW at 9 mph, it’ll still be rideable. Not a standout, but decent.

Sunday (July 5th) is similar – clean in the morning with a 2ft SW groundswell and cross-offshore wind, then moderate offshore in the afternoon. Still small, still clean, but nothing to drive for.

Monday (July 6th) brings a bump in energy – combined energy hits 505 in the morning (moderate) and 596 in the afternoon (still moderate, but building). Swell is 3ft to 2ft, long period, and offshore winds in the afternoon. That Monday afternoon session actually looks clean and fun for the size.

Then we hit a real sweet spot. Tuesday, July 7th through Wednesday, July 8th is the best run of the forecast. Swell builds to 4ft on Tuesday morning, still from the SW at 18 seconds. Wind is light cross-offshore from the W at 9 mph. Wave energy jumps to 764 (moderate to strong) and stays high. Wednesday morning hits 4ft again with 918 energy – that’s some proper juice. Winds are light, cross-offshore, and the conditions are clean. This is the highlight of the whole period – consistent, clean, shoulder-to-head-high waves for advanced surfers. Beginners should stay out of this – it’s over 5ft, so it’s pushing beyond their comfort zone.

Thursday (July 9th) through Saturday (July 11th) turns ugly. The wind swings cross-onshore from the SSW, the chop comes up, and the quality tanks. Swell size hangs around 3ft but with poor wind, it’s a write-off. This stretch is better left for the kites.

Sunday (July 12th) and Monday (July 13th) see the wind back off, but the swell drops to 3ft – 3ft. Conditions are clean again, but it’s ordinary. Energy is dropping into the 300s. Not much to get excited about, but you could get wet.

From Tuesday, July 14th through Friday, July 17th, the swell fades hard. Heights drop to 1ft – 2ft, periods are long but the energy is weak (200-300 range). Winds are offshore or cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but it’s barely surfable. This is a real lull.

Saturday, July 18th shows a late pulse – 3ft SW groundswell at 18 seconds, clean with cross-offshore wind, and energy jumps to 486. That Saturday morning looks like a solid return to form, but the afternoon drops off with stronger wind. It’s a week and a half out, so treat it as promising but not locked in.

Overall, the standout is Tuesday and Wednesday (July 7th–8th) – that’s the best combination of size, clean conditions, and energy. Saturday morning (July 4th) is the runner-up for cleaner, smaller waves. The rest is mostly ordinary or poor, with a few bright spots in between.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
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Night
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Night
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Night
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PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.9
SW
17
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SW
20
0.7
SW
20
1.1
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
362
299
211
211
183
159
246
249
459
306
309
388
694
460
375
596
521
527
432
421
416
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
NW
15
NW
15
WNW
10
NW
15
W
20
WNW
10
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
NW
15
W
15
W
5
WNW
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
SW
15
SSW
20
SSW
15
S
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
12:46PM1.13m
11:26PM1.55m
1:23PM1.18m
00:05AM1.41m
2:02PM1.23m
00:55AM1.23m
2:45PM1.32m
2:10AM1.04m
3:33PM1.42m
3:58AM0.90m
4:25PM1.54m
5:49AM0.87m
5:19PM1.68m
Low Tide
5:36PM0.72m
6:51AM0.00m
6:29PM0.73m
7:22AM0.11m
7:36PM0.72m
7:56AM0.23m
9:03PM0.66m
8:34AM0.37m
10:38PM0.51m
9:22AM0.51m
00:01AM0.29m
10:24AM0.62m
1:05AM0.05m
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5:45
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:47
5:47
5:48
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8:00
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:00
7:59
7:59
 mm
Temp °C
18
19
18
19
19
19
19
19
18
19
19
19
19
20
19
19
20
20
20
20
19
Feels °C
17
17
17
19
18
19
18
18
17
19
17
18
18
20
19
19
20
21
19
19
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.9
SW
17
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
1.1
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
0.9
W
7
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
W
8
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
SW
16
Energy kJ
362
299
211
211
169
151
246
249
459
306
251
352
694
460
74
596
521
527
124
141
416
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
5
0.3
S
10
0.5
W
5
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
WNW
4
0.4
SW
21
0.6
SW
20
0.8
W
6
0.8
W
7
0.8
W
7
0.8
SW
18
1
W
8
0.9
WNW
7
0.9
W
7
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.7
W
9
Energy kJ
12
18
11
183
183
159
140
85
6
162
309
44
56
59
375
115
91
86
432
421
83
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
11
0.2
SSW
21
0.3
S
10
0.3
SSW
10
0.3
S
9
0.3
SSW
9
0.3
SSW
9
0.3
SSW
8
0.4
SW
22
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.7
SW
20
0.2
WNW
12
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SSW
19
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
10
Energy kJ
20
44
17
20
15
16
16
14
163
37
36
388
14
212
171
207
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.4
WNW
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.3
W
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.5
W
5
0.6
W
6
Energy kJ
12
11
6
5
3
6
13
24
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
0
226
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
50
48
48
21
Best forecast wave conditions in San Diego County
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
4
3
3
4
3
2
4
3
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
9
7
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
9
9
5
6
6
7
7
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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).

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