Point Loma Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what Point Loma is offering up over the next couple of weeks.

Right now, Monday the 24th is a total flat spell. Tiny 2-foot SW swell, cross-wind, just a mess. Don’t bother.

Tuesday the 25th we see a change. A clean 2-foot SW groundswell with a 16- to 13-second period slides in under light cross-offshore WNW winds. Water temp is about average for the time of year. The wave energy is moderate (407-447). It’s small, but the long period gives it some push. Good for early morning, but expect a few others in the water. It's a decent start.

Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th get a little bigger but messy. A 4-foot S swell rolls in Wednesday, but with a cross-onshore wind it gets chopped up. The energy is stronger (669-626), but the surface is poor. Same story Thursday – swell drops, but the wind sticks around.

Friday the 28th we get clean again with light breezes. Small 2-foot swell with a 16-second period. Energy is moderate (413-349). It’s rideable, but small. Saturday the 29th is a bit better – that same SW groundswell builds to a clean 3- to 4-foot with a 16-second period. Energy is solid (751). That morning session is the first real highlight. Crowds are possible on a Saturday, but the quality will be there.

Sunday the 30th through Monday the 31st the swell fades to 3 feet and the wind goes cross-shore. Energy drops into the 400s. Marginal – you’ll get waves, but nothing to get stoked on.

Here’s the good part. Tuesday, September 1st shows a solid pickup. A 4-foot SSW swell with a 12-second period, but the wind goes light offshore or cross-offshore all day. Energy is moderate to strong (581-486). That Tuesday afternoon has pure offshore breeze.

Wednesday the 2nd through Friday the 4th is where you want to be. Consistent 3- to 4-foot SSW to SW swell, with periods stretching from 11 to 17 seconds. Gentle offshore winds from the NW. The energy jumps into the 700s and hits 802 on Friday afternoon. That is strong energy. The swell direction is perfect for the spot, the winds are clean, and the period is long enough for proper shape. This is the run for advanced surfers. Crowds are likely.

Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th stay clean with 3- to 4-foot SW swell and cross-offshore breezes. Energy stays in the 600s-500s. Really fun, everyday waves.

Monday the 7th drops a bit – 3-foot SW swell with offshore winds, but the energy is down (375-325). Surfable, but nothing special.

Then Tuesday the 8th throws a curveball. A 8-foot SSW swell with a very short 8-second period spikes the energy to 926 – strong energy. The wind is offshore, so for experts only, this could be a heavy, dumpy day. The short period means it’ll be fast and sectiony. Not for beginners.

Overall, a slow start, but from September 1st through the 6th we’ve got a consistent run of clean waves. The absolute standout is Thursday the 3rd through Friday the 4th – chest-to-head-high, long period, offshore winds. That’s as good as it gets around here.

Rusty.

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