Point Loma Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming down the line for us.

First off, the water is sitting at a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, coming in at 71°F. It’s not a massive anomaly, but you'll notice it’s a little more comfortable than average when you’re sitting out there.

Right now, we’ve got some solid surf on offer to kick things off. Monday morning at Point Loma (Point Loma-Ralphs) is where it's at. We're looking at a clean 6ft SSW groundswell with a 12-second period. The wind is blowing offshore from the NNW, keeping things tidy. The combined energy is moderate at 934, so there's a decent push behind it. This is an advanced spot, and it's fairly consistent, so expect some proper waves. It can get a bit crowded sometimes, but that's the price you pay for quality.

Monday afternoon holds similar energy, with a 5ft SSW swell and clean offshore winds. Good conditions should persist through the session.

Come Tuesday, the swell drops back to a more manageable 3ft, still from the SSW and with a 10-second period. Winds stay offshore, so you'll still find clean, fun waves, just smaller. It's a good day for those who want a lighter session.

Wednesday sees the swell fade further to 2ft, but a longer period groundswell of 16 seconds moves in from the SW. It's small and clean, but with that long period, it might be a little too straight-breaking for this beach-and-reef setup. It’s surfable, but very ordinary.

Thursday is marginal, with a 3ft SW swell and cross-shore winds. It's not looking great, and the wave quality will be questionable.

Friday and Saturday are poor. The wind turns onshore and cross-onshore, with choppy conditions and dropping swell energy. Not worth paddling out for.

Sunday the 13th offers a glimmer of hope with a 4ft W swell, but the period is a short 8 seconds and the wind is cross-onshore in the morning. The afternoon improves a little with light cross-offshore breezes and a 3ft W swell, but it’s still just ordinary.

The middle of the second week sees a return to small, clean conditions. From the 15th to the 17th, we're looking at 2ft to 3ft SW groundswells with offshore or cross-offshore winds. It’s not big, but it will be clean and rideable.

Now, the standout period looks to be from the 18th of September onwards. On Friday the 18th, we get a 2ft SW groundswell with a very long 19-second period. The morning is clean with cross-offshore winds. The energy is moderate at 517. This long-period groundswell is best for points and reefs, and this spot is a beach and reef setup, so it could offer some nice, lined-up waves. However, the afternoon sees light cross-onshore winds, making it a bit more marginal.

But the real gem of the whole forecast is Saturday the 19th of September. The afternoon session is looking glassy, with winds going dead calm. There's a 3ft SW groundswell with an 18-second period, and the combined energy is a solid 596. For a spot that’s sheltered, that’s a decent pulse. Glassy conditions on a long-period SW groundswell at Point Loma? That's a recipe for some absolutely beautiful, clean waves. It's the best bet on the board. Crowds are possible, but for that kind of quality, it’s worth the company.

Sunday the 20th keeps the good run going with clean conditions and a 2ft to 3ft SW swell.

Into Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd, we’re still seeing clean, surfable waves in the 3ft to 3ft range with good SW groundswell energy. The morning of the 22nd looks especially clean with offshore winds.

So, to wrap it up: the first few days deliver the biggest swell, but the real quality window for clean, long-period groundswell is from the 18th to the 22nd. Lock in that Saturday afternoon on the 19th if you can.

Rusty.

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