
Surf Forecasts:
Point Loma surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SSW swell with 771 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period with SSW 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 19s. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Loma over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue night, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 |
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885 | 797 | 536 | 212 | 208 | 128 | 214 | 267 | 342 | 443 | 416 | 406 | 390 | 309 | 255 | 248 | 200 | 160 | 149 | 146 | 157 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:00PM1.85m | 8:25AM1.38m | 7:49PM1.91m | 8:53AM1.49m | 8:34PM1.91m | 9:23AM1.59m | 9:16PM1.83m | 9:52AM1.66m | 9:56PM1.71m | 10:21AM1.70m | 10:37PM1.55m | 10:50AM1.70m | 11:19PM1.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:03PM0.67m | 2:13AM-0.19m | 1:52PM0.49m | 2:48AM-0.20m | 2:37PM0.34m | 3:20AM-0.15m | 3:19PM0.23m | 3:49AM-0.05m | 4:01PM0.16m | 4:17AM0.08m | 4:42PM0.14m | 4:42AM0.24m | 5:24PM0.16m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 7:06 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 |
885 | 797 | 536 | 212 | 208 | 128 | 68 | 267 | 342 | 443 | 416 | 406 | 390 | 309 | 61 | 72 | 72 | 76 | 149 | 146 | 157 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | SW 9 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 5 | SW 16 | SSW 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 5 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
12 | 3 | 50 | 180 | 118 | 17 | 214 | 45 | 56 | 56 | 9 | 25 | 56 | 57 | 255 | 248 | 200 | 160 | 113 | 109 | 85 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 20 | W 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | W 5 | WNW 5 | SSW 12 | SW 7 | SSW 10 | W 13 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | WSW 13 | WSW 19 | SW 16 | SW 19 |
37 | 2 | 50 | 81 | 111 | 114 | 83 | 85 | 11 | 9 | 53 | 8 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 33 | 37 | 67 | 127 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
23 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 8 | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 140 | 48 | 21 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 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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