Ponto Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.14° N 117.35° W

Ponto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ponto sea temperature is
23.2°C
3.3° 

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


Ponto surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SW swell with 522 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ponto this week:

The surf forecast for Ponto over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ponto in the next 16 days are 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 15th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 19s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 17th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 20th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
2
1
1
3
1
0
2
2
0
2
1
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.4
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
108
150
190
161
127
114
390
347
366
314
246
305
303
303
234
379
375
375
455
522
499
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
S
10
SSW
10
SW
5
SSE
10
SW
10
WSW
5
NW
10
W
15
W
5
NNW
10
WSW
15
W
5
NW
10
SW
10
WSW
0
W
10
SW
15
SW
5
S
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
High Tide
11:24AM2.06m
00:18AM1.49m
11:53AM1.99m
1:22AM1.32m
12:27PM1.89m
3:51AM1.22m
1:13PM1.79m
2:35PM1.72m
8:13AM1.44m
4:22PM1.72m
7:53AM1.50m
5:36PM1.80m
Low Tide
6:13PM0.56m
5:24AM0.96m
7:08PM0.64m
5:36AM1.11m
8:22PM0.72m
5:03AM1.22m
10:05PM0.73m
11:35PM0.67m
10:11AM1.43m
00:29AM0.57m
11:54AM1.34m
1:06AM0.48m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:31
6:31
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:35
6:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:57
6:55
6:53
6:52
6:52
6:50
6:49
 mm
Temp °C
23
23
21
22
23
20
22
22
20
21
21
19
22
22
21
22
22
21
22
22
20
Feels °C
23
22
22
22
22
21
22
21
21
21
20
19
22
20
21
22
21
23
22
22
21
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Information about the Ponto Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ponto provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ponto can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ponto 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 (Ponto) 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 Ponto 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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