Surf Forecasts:
Point Loma surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,189 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period with SSW 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 06) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Loma over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for Point Loma.
Sunday morning, September 6th, is your standout. A solid SSW groundswell with a period of 13 seconds is pushing waves around 6ft. Wind is out of the NNW at 15 mph, blowing straight offshore. That means clean, well-formed lines hitting this sheltered beach and reef setup. Water temp is about average for this time of year. The combined swell energy is 1170 (moderate), and with that offshore breeze holding through the afternoon, this is the session to aim for. It’s advanced-level only, so leave the foam boards at home.
Monday the 7th still has a 5ft SSW swell, clean with a NW offshore at 12 mph. The energy drops to 776, and by afternoon the swell fades to 3ft. Tuesday morning the 8th shows 3-4ft SSW swell with offshore wind, but the period shortens to 10 seconds, so it’s weaker. Tuesday afternoon the swell is around 4ft from the SW, with gentle offshore wind but low energy at 336.
Wednesday the 9th gets small. Only 2ft surf, but with a very long period of 16 seconds. That means long waits between sets, but clean in the morning with a light cross-offshore wind. Afternoon turns cross-shore and quality drops.
From Thursday the 10th through Monday the 14th, it’s mostly tiny and messy. Swell runs from 2ft to 3ft, with onshore or cross-onshore winds. Combined energy is in the low hundreds (weak). Not worth the drive.
But the second week picks up. Starting Wednesday September 16th, a new SW groundswell with a 16-17 second period shows up. Wednesday morning has 3ft clean surf with light WNW cross-offshore wind, energy at 411 (moderate). Thursday the 17th is similar with clean 3ft waves. Friday the 18th brings a long-period SW groundswell (19 seconds) with 2ft surf and clean conditions—energy at 527. Saturday the 19th is the pick of the second week: 3ft SW swell at 18 seconds, light offshore winds, energy at 652. Small, clean, and consistent. Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st keep that trend going.
If you want the best, get out Sunday the 6th. The second week offers smaller but cleaner waves—nothing huge, but a nice option for a quiet paddle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue night, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
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 kJ | 989 | 1110 | 965 | 949 | 715 | 313 | 372 | 229 | 253 | 175 | 214 | 267 | 342 | 437 | 416 | 411 | 395 | 314 | 255 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:30AM1.14m | 6:02PM1.74m | 7:57AM1.26m | 7:00PM1.85m | 8:25AM1.38m | 7:49PM1.91m | 8:53AM1.49m | 8:34PM1.91m | 9:23AM1.59m | 9:16PM1.83m | 9:52AM1.66m | 9:56PM1.71m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:47AM-0.01m | 12:00PM0.84m | 1:34AM-0.13m | 1:03PM0.67m | 2:13AM-0.19m | 1:52PM0.49m | 2:48AM-0.20m | 2:37PM0.34m | 3:20AM-0.15m | 3:19PM0.23m | 3:49AM-0.05m | 4:01PM0.16m | 4:17AM0.08m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 8 | W 7 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 989 | 1110 | 965 | 949 | 715 | 265 | 372 | 229 | 253 | 175 | 134 | 84 | 342 | 437 | 416 | 411 | 111 | 87 | 255 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | S 9 | S 12 | W 12 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | WNW 4 | SW 13 | WNW 4 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 8 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 6 |
| kJ | 42 | 60 | 547 | 3 | 57 | 313 | 12 | 215 | 14 | 138 | 214 | 267 | 34 | 39 | 40 | 43 | 395 | 314 | 41 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | — | SW 11 | NW 12 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 5 | SSW 12 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 9 |
| kJ | 8 | — | 31 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 140 | 81 | 69 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 56 | 25 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 8 | 16 | 6 | 6 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 30 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 5 | 140 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 |
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