Ponto surfForecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Monday 29 Dec 2025 PST
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Ponto surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ponto sea temperature is
17.1° C
(Which is 2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)
Nearby Cam: 7km away, The Rooftop Bar | Oceanside, CA | San Diego Web Cam


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ponto this week:

The surf forecast for Ponto over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ponto in the next 12 days are 1.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 04) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Dec 29) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 31st Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 1st Jan)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 4th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponto over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
W
0.2
W
0.1
S
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
0.2
WNW
0.2
WNW
1.2
S
1.3
S
1.1
S
0.8
S
0.8
SW
0.4
WNW
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.8
W
1
W
1.1
W
0.9
W
0.6
W
0.3
SW
Period(s) (?)77141515131377777119881012121015
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)9748818171461861246975405649901863472217334
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNE
15
NE
10
NE
10
NE
5
ENE
15
SSE
10
E
15
E
20
S
10
SSW
10
SE
10
SSE
10
S
10
ESE
5
S
10
WSW
5
SSW
10
WNW
15
WNW
5
NNW
0
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crossonglasscross-
on
cross-
on
crossglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:36PM
1.34
4:56AM
2.22
6:52PM
1.41
5:46AM
2.37
7:50PM
1.50
6:36AM
2.50
8:40PM
1.56
7:25AM
2.58
9:25PM
1.61
8:13AM
2.60
10:09PM
1.64
9:00AM
2.54
10:52PM
1.66
9:46AM
2.40
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:06PM
1.00
12:26PM
0.31
11:08PM
1.06
1:16PM
0.09
12:07AM
1.07
2:04PM
-0.07
1:02AM
1.06
2:50PM
-0.15
1:54AM
1.03
3:35PM
-0.16
2:44AM
1.01
4:18PM
-0.09
3:35AM
1.01
Mon
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Sunrise--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:52
Sunset4:50--4:51--4:52--4:52--4:52--4:53--4:54--
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cloud
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
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cloud
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rain showers
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clear
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Rain (mm)
------3177----4-------
Temp. °C221824252117161819181718171818181717161517
Feels °C (?)181319211715151617171717161718171716141416
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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 12 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.

Ponto is 2 km (1 miles) from the city of Carlsbad. If you plan a vacation in San Diego County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Carlsbad. Carlsbad has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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