Point Loma Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's break down what we've got on the menu for Point Loma over the next couple of weeks.

We're looking at a classic San Diego summer run, with a long period SW groundswell ticking away for days. The water temp is running pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. The first week is all about small, clean, fun waves, but the real meat comes in the second week.

Starting off on Saturday the 29th of August, we've got a solid long period SW groundswell running at 4 ft with a 16-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 633, and with a light WNW breeze keeping it clean, it's a great morning to be out. That afternoon, the wind goes glassy offshore, and the energy picks up a bit to 735. It's small, but super clean. Sunday and Monday see similar conditions, with the swell dropping slightly to 3 ft and 3 ft, but the wind stays favourable, giving us clean, fun, small waves. The energy stays in the moderate range between 510 and 626.

Tuesday, the 1st of September, the swell drops a bit more, but we get a consistent offshore wind from the NW at 12 mph. The waves are a bit ordinary at 2 ft to 3 ft, but the wind is clean. From Wednesday the 2nd through Friday the 4th, the swell starts to build back up. We get a nice run of 3 ft to 4 ft SW groundswell, with long periods around 15-17 seconds. The energy climbs into the high moderate range, hitting 816 on Friday afternoon. The offshore wind is persistent, so the surface will be glassy. This is a really nice stretch for a log or a mid-length.

Now, Saturday, September 5th is one of the standouts. The morning has a clean 4 ft, 16-second SW swell with a light offshore breeze. The energy is solid at 647. It's small but beautifully lined up. Get on it.

We then hit a bit of a lull on Sunday, September 6th. The swell drops to 3 ft, and the wind swings around to the south, making conditions a bit messy and cross-shore. It's not great.

Hold onto your leashes, because Monday, September 7th is THE standout. The swell jumps to 6 ft from the SSW, with a 13-second period, and the energy rockets up to 1098—strong wave energy. The wind is a clean offshore from the NNW. This is a significant step up in size. It's a powerful, long period groundswell that will be pushing through. While it's a beach and reef set-up, so some spots might get a bit shifty, the wind is perfect. This is one for the experienced crew.

The good times keep rolling on the 7th of September afternoon, with the swell hitting 6 ft and energy at 1319. The offshore wind stays moderate. This is the pick of the entire forecast.

Tuesday, September 8th is a complete write-off. A strong SSE wind hits at 28 mph, turning the ocean into a messy, choppy cross-onshore mess. The swell is still there at 7 ft, but the wind is just too strong. This looks more like a kite-surfing day than a paddle-surfing one.

The rest of the run from Wednesday the 9th onwards fades off. The swell drops back to 2 ft, and the energy is low. The wind is okay, but the waves are just too small to get excited about.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is small and clean, perfect for cruising. The absolute standout is Monday, September 7th, with head-high, powerful, clean SSW groundswell. That's the one to circle on the calendar. Get out there.

- Rusty

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