Point Loma Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.67° N 117.24° W

Point Loma Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Point Loma sea temperature is
21.3° C
2.0° 

Point Loma surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Point Loma surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SSW swell with 850 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 15th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 19th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 19th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Loma over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

The opening stretch is a bit of a letdown, to be honest. Wednesday and Thursday the 15th and 16th are pretty ordinary with small, weak swell and a cross-off or cross-on breeze that’s just not doing us any favours. The wave energy is weak (233) and the conditions are just messy. Friday the 17th is more of the same – poor surf with a moderate cross-onshore wind. We’re really just waiting for things to clean up.

The first real glimmer comes on Saturday the 18th. The morning is still a bit marginal with a cross breeze and slight chop, but the afternoon cleans right up. We’ve got a 2ft SW swell with a light cross-off breeze and the wave energy is moderate (454). It’s not big, but it’s clean and rideable. That’s the first session worth paddling out for.

Now, Sunday the 19th is a standout. The morning brings a 5ft SSW swell with a period of 13 seconds, clean light offshore winds, and the wave energy jumps to strong (1080). The afternoon holds similar size at 4-5ft. This is the best of the first week – proper groundswell, clean faces, and the water temperature is 70°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a good sign.

The Point Loma break is a sheltered beach and reef setup, so it handles that SW direction well. It’s an advanced wave, and the crowds can be around sometimes, so keep your eyes peeled for a peak.

Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st stay solid with 3-4ft swell, light offshore winds, and clean conditions. Wave energy is moderate (635-592). Nothing world-class, but consistent fun.

Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd get a bit mixed again. The morning of the 23rd is marginal with a 5ft SSW swell and light cross breeze, but the afternoon of the 23rd really cleans up with a 5ft swell and a light cross-off wind. The energy is strong (1009). That afternoon is a good call.

Now, here’s the big one. Friday the 24th of July – the afternoon is a standout. We’ve got a 6-7ft SSW swell, a light cross-off breeze, and the wave energy is very strong (1961). The morning is a bit messy with a cross breeze, but that afternoon session is for the experienced crew. At 6-7ft, it’s getting into the territory where it’s only for the experts, especially with the period at 14 seconds. That’s a powerful, long-period groundswell that will be running hard.

Saturday the 25th of July keeps the goods coming. Both the morning and afternoon have 6ft SSW swell with offshore winds – the morning is a moderate offshore (20 km/h), the afternoon is a gentler offshore. Wave energy is strong (1636-1445). This is a proper run of swell for the confident surfer. The direction is spot on for the optimum SW direction.

After that, we settle back down. Sunday the 26th through Tuesday the 28th of July bring 3-4ft SW swell with light cross-off winds and moderate wave energy. Clean, fun, but nothing to get too excited about.

Then the end of the month, from Wednesday the 29th of July, the wind swings onshore and the conditions turn poor again. The wave energy drops back to moderate (538) and it gets choppy. The last few days of July are a write-off for decent surf.

Best of the pack: Sunday the 19th for a solid, clean session, and the afternoon of Friday the 24th of July for the bigger, more powerful stuff. If you’re experienced, that Friday is the one to circle.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
16
Friday
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Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
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Tuesday
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0.5
SW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.6
WSW
16
0.6
WSW
16
0.9
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9
0.6
WSW
15
0.5
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19
0.4
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18
0.6
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15
0.8
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18
0.6
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18
1.3
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14
1.5
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13
1.4
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1.5
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12
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1.1
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13
0.9
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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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130
171
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144
181
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144
366
246
572
713
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700
341
421
382
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375
441
Wind (km/h)
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10
WSW
10
SSW
25
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25
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25
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25
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20
SSW
15
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15
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10
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High Tide
11:12AM1.29m
10:25PM2.02m
11:53AM1.34m
11:12PM1.86m
12:35PM1.38m
00:00AM1.64m
1:18PM1.41m
00:50AM1.39m
2:04PM1.43m
1:51AM1.14m
2:54PM1.44m
3:15AM0.93m
3:48PM1.45m
Low Tide
4:21PM0.50m
5:38AM-0.35m
5:13PM0.49m
6:16AM-0.21m
6:08PM0.50m
6:53AM-0.03m
7:10PM0.53m
7:28AM0.16m
8:22PM0.55m
8:03AM0.37m
9:52PM0.52m
8:40AM0.55m
11:33PM0.42m
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7:57
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Point Loma Surf forecast

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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