
Surf Forecasts:
Point Loma surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 371 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Point Loma in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Loma over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s cut through the noise and look at what the ocean’s got for us over this stretch. It’s a bit of a slow burn, so don’t expect any fireworks straight away. We’ve got a long period of small, contest-style waves that will keep you moving but won’t get your heart racing. The real story is waiting for us further down the line, so let’s be patient.
The water’s pushing 73°F which is much warmer than normal for this time of year—that’s a real treat. The early action at Point Loma is pretty pedestrian. You’re looking at waves around 2ft from the SW with a long 13-second period. It’s clean but weak, with the combo energy sitting in the low-to-mid 100s to 200s (175-227). A light W breeze keeps things tidy, but it’s really just ankle to knee-high stuff. This pattern holds for the first few days; small, clean, and pretty ordinary.
Things start to shuffle around Friday the 7th. A new pulse of energy bumps the period up to 19 seconds and the combo energy jumps to 388, but the wind goes a bit cross, making the surface a little lumpy. It’s not terrible, but it’s not great either. We’ll see similar conditions through the weekend and into the start of the next week, with waves hovering around 2ft. The energy is there, mixing between 250 and 367, but that cross and cross-on wind keeps things a bit messy. It’s not a write-off, but you’ll be working for average waves.
Tuesday the 11th throws a bit of a curveball. The morning is cross and weak, but that afternoon the period stretches out to 18 seconds, and the energy picks up again to 356. Still, the surface is rippled, so it’s not what we’re chasing.
Then, we finally get what we’ve been waiting for. Thursday the 14th is the standout of this whole period. The morning kicks off with a clean 2ft SW swell, an 18-second period, and light offshore winds. The combo energy jumps to a solid 507, which is moderate-strong energy. This is a proper groundswell, and Point Loma is going to handle it beautifully. The afternoon builds on it, pushing to 3ft+ with the energy climbing to 649. This is the pick of the bunch for sure. The light W wind keeps it glassy, and that long period means proper, lined-up waves. It’s still a small day, but it will feel much more powerful and fun than anything we've had.
Friday the 15th is a solid follow-up. Again, clean 3ft waves with a 16-second period and light offshore wind in the morning, and the energy is strong at 508. It’s a great option, nearly as good as the day before.
After that, we trail off. The swell backs down to the 2ft range for the final few days. There's a nice window on the afternoon of the 16th when a moderate WNW offshore breeze kicks in and cleans things up, but the energy is dropping back to the 300s. It’s still surfable but back to that ordinary vibe. So, keep your eyes on the 14th and 15th—that’s the time to make the most of it.
Signing off for now.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
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111 | 108 | 130 | 100 | 102 | 72 | 113 | 86 | 167 | 134 | 96 | 155 | 108 | 108 | 112 | 248 | 173 | 312 | 230 | 261 | 367 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:20PM1.39m | 11:52PM1.37m | 12:54PM1.44m | 00:42AM1.16m | 1:35PM1.48m | 2:00AM0.95m | 2:28PM1.52m | 4:11AM0.83m | 3:39PM1.57m | 6:31AM0.88m | 4:55PM1.67m | 7:39AM1.00m | 6:04PM1.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:14PM0.53m | 6:28AM0.23m | 7:14PM0.52m | 6:54AM0.38m | 8:34PM0.49m | 7:24AM0.55m | 10:16PM0.40m | 8:07AM0.70m | 11:53PM0.22m | 9:45AM0.82m | 1:00AM0.02m | 11:34AM0.83m | 1:51AM-0.16m | ||||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | SW 13 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
34 | 32 | 130 | 31 | 27 | 23 | 16 | 17 | 167 | 134 | 96 | 155 | 108 | 108 | 106 | 136 | 132 | 312 | 230 | 261 | 367 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 11 | W 5 | WNW 5 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
111 | 108 | 59 | 100 | 98 | 72 | 113 | 86 | 12 | 13 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 64 | 112 | 248 | 173 | 92 | 69 | 90 | 89 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SW 8 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 9 | SSW 12 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 20 | W 8 | W 5 | W 5 | S 9 | W 4 | W 4 | SSW 9 | W 13 |
30 | 17 | 79 | 68 | 102 | 66 | 53 | 50 | 6 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 60 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | 9 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 166 | 0 | 63 | 0 | 309 | 23 |
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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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Point Loma may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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