Point Loma Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the Point Loma area over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but once it gets going, there’s a solid run of clean, fun waves on the horizon. The first proper surfable day kicks off on Monday, July 20th, and from there things just keep building. The standout period is looking like Friday, July 24th, with a really long period swell that’s packing some serious grunt.

First break on the cards is Point Loma (San Diego). The week kicks off Monday, July 20th with a clean 3ft swell from the SW. It's a long-period groundswell at 15 seconds, so the sets will be a bit spaced out, but the energy is there (546). The wind is a gentle cross-off, keeping things tidy. This is a more advanced spot, sheltered from the swell, so it’s not a beginner wave. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no major surprises there.

Tuesday, July 21st, we see a little bump up to 4ft SW swell, with that same juicy 16-second period. The combined energy is climbing (598). Morning light breezes and afternoon offshore winds from the WNW will have it glassy. This is consistent, quality stuff.

Wednesday, July 22nd holds steady around 3ft, still clean. Thursday, July 23rd brings a shift to a 5ft SSW swell, the biggest we’ve seen so far, with energy hitting 800. The offshore winds hold, so it’s going to be well-shaped.

Now, Friday, July 24th is the real highlight. The morning session has a 2ft SW swell, but the period is a massive 24 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell, and the combined energy is a whopping 1058. This is a strong, powerful swell. Point Loma, being a reef setup, will handle this beautifully, offering lined-up waves. The wind is a light cross-off, so it’ll be clean. This is the best on offer.

Saturday, July 25th is a write-off. The wind goes cross-shore, and the swell drops, making for marginal conditions. It’s a day to sit out.

Sunday, July 26th, we get back into the groove. A 3ft SW swell with 19-second period and light cross-off winds. Clean and fun. Monday, July 27th starts to get a little messy with cross-shore winds, and by the afternoon it’s becoming onshore and choppy.

Tuesday, July 28th and Wednesday, July 29th are a mixed bag. The swell is there, but the wind is questionable, with a lot of cross-onshore flow. The quality takes a hit.

By Thursday, July 30th, we’re back in business. A clean 4ft SSW swell with offshore winds from the WNW. This pattern holds right through to Saturday, August 1st, with consistent 5ft SSW swells and clean conditions. The period drops a bit, but the quality remains solid.

The final few days, from Sunday, August 2nd, the swell drops off significantly, down to 2ft. The energy is weak (304). It’s surfable but ordinary, with smaller waves and less power. By Monday, August 3rd and Tuesday, August 4th, it’s really winding down. The long-range stuff is a bit of a fizzle, so make the most of that first week.

Rusty.

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