
Surf Forecasts:
Point Loma surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,247 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s is also forecast. 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 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Loma over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cookin’ at Point Loma.
The next couple of weeks look pretty good actually, with a nice little swell building and some pristine conditions to start. We’ve got a real gem of a window coming up, so let’s get into it.
We start off Thursday, September 3rd, with a clean, clear morning. The swell is a small 2 ft from the SW, but it’s got a long 15-second period, so there’s some real energy in the water (combined energy: 344). It’s clean, but nothing to write home about. The real action kicks off Thursday afternoon, though, when the wind switches to a clean offshore from the WNW at 12 mph and the swell bumps up to 3 ft. The period jumps to 18 seconds, and the energy jumps with it (512). This is a classic Point Loma tradewind glass-off, and the conditions are looking good.
Friday, September 4th, keeps the stoke going. The morning is clean with a 3 ft SW swell, 17-second period, and light cross-offshore breeze. The afternoon cleans up even more with a 4 ft swell and 12 mph offshore wind. The energy is climbing (814), and the sets are looking super clean and lined up.
Saturday, September 5th, is another solid day. Offshore flow continues all day, morning and afternoon, with a 3 ft to 3 ft SW swell and 15-16 second periods. The energy is moderate (735-868). It’s going to be a steady, fun size day.
Now, here’s the standout. Sunday, September 6th, is the session to circle on the calendar. The morning brings a glassy, 3 mph wind from the SW, with the swell building to 6 ft from the SSW, a 14-second period, and the energy is really starting to pump (1064). The water is glassy. This is the best morning of the run. The afternoon keeps it clean with a 6 ft SSW swell and a 3 mph offshore wind. The energy is strong (1202). This is the weekend peak.
Monday, September 7th, keeps the size with a 6 ft SSW swell and a 14-second period, paired with a clean offshore wind in the morning. The energy is the highest we’ll see (1259). The afternoon gets a bit cross-off, but still clean. Tuesday, September 8th, the swell starts to ease back to 5 ft, and the period drops to 13 seconds, but it’s still a fun, clean day with offshore wind in the morning.
After that, we’ve got a long stretch of smaller surf. From Wednesday, September 9th, all the way through to Sunday, September 13th, the swell is hanging around 2 ft to 3 ft, with periods dropping into the 11-16 second range. The wind is a bit messy, a lot of cross-off and cross-shore, and the energy is weak to moderate (219-596). It’s surfable, but nothing to get excited about. The conditions are a bit ordinary.
The good news is that the end of the window is showing a pulse. On Thursday, September 17th, and Friday, September 18th, we see a really clean, long-period swell showing up. The swell is only 2 ft to 2 ft, but the period is a whopper – 20 to 22 seconds! The wind is a clean offshore from the NW at 9-12 mph. The energy is moderate (406-540). This is a promising, long-range distant swell that will give you some long, clean lines on the low tide. It’s a long way off, but it’s something to keep an eye on.
So, the standout is hands down Sunday, September 6th, in the morning. The glassy conditions, the 6 ft SSW swell, and the strong energy (1064) make it the pick of the pack. The afternoon is a close second. For the long-range crew, the Thursday, September 17th and Friday, September 18th window is a promising late-season groundswell bout.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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 17 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 |
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280 | 186 | 366 | 588 | 530 | 667 | 553 | 465 | 471 | 989 | 1008 | 1161 | 604 | 1247 | 1127 | 1077 | 725 | 617 | 464 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 2:26AM0.88m | 1:40PM1.57m | 5:41AM0.88m | 3:12PM1.55m | 7:04AM1.01m | 4:48PM1.62m | 7:30AM1.14m | 6:02PM1.74m | 7:57AM1.26m | 7:00PM1.85m | 8:25AM1.38m | 7:49PM1.91m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:20PM0.32m | 6:23AM0.73m | 10:06PM0.27m | 6:44AM0.88m | 11:43PM0.14m | 10:16AM0.94m | 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 | ||||||
— | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | WNW 6 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 |
174 | 39 | 366 | 588 | 530 | 667 | 553 | 465 | 471 | 989 | 1008 | 1161 | 604 | 1247 | 1127 | 1077 | 725 | 617 | 464 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SW 11 | SSW 12 | W 6 | W 6 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | WNW 6 | S 9 | W 6 | SSW 15 | WNW 6 | W 11 | WNW 5 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
41 | 119 | 99 | 31 | 25 | 123 | 112 | 209 | 340 | 6 | 43 | 18 | 461 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 80 | 81 | 129 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | W 5 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 6 | WSW 11 | WNW 5 | W 11 | NW 11 | SW 18 | SW 21 | W 10 | W 12 |
280 | 186 | 47 | 96 | 72 | 24 | 12 | 61 | 57 | 17 | 13 | 23 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 50 | 18 | 2 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 6 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | W 6 | WNW 5 |
— | — | 34 | — | — | 27 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 10 | — | 11 | 15 | 19 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 226 | 0 | 0 | 226 | 0 |
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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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