Point Loma Surf Report & Forecast

San Diego, California

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10:00 AM America/Denver
Surf Quality: GOOD
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🌬️ WIND

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E
S
W
2
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
1.6
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
1.6ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
16s
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WIND GUSTS
2kt
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AIR TEMP
21°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
0.7ft @
10s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
GOOD
Good surfing conditions. Small 1.6ft waves with long-period 16s ground swell and light offshore winds grooming the faces

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details

Sunday

Apr 5
GOOD17 good hours
🌊 1.4-1.8ft 💨 1-8kt 🌡️ 18-26°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
FAIR
1.5ft17sSSW2ktW2kt20°C19°C0mm
1:00 AM
FAIR
1.5ft16sSSW2ktWNW2kt20°C19°C0mm
2:00 AM
GOOD
1.4ft16sSSW3ktWNW3kt19°C19°C0mm
3:00 AM
GOOD
1.4ft16sS3ktNW3kt19°C19°C0mm
4:00 AM
GOOD
1.5ft16sSSW3ktNNW3kt19°C19°C0mm
5:00 AM
GOOD
1.5ft16sSSW2ktNNW3kt18°C19°C0mm
6:00 AM
GOOD
1.6ft16sSSW2ktN2kt18°C18°C0mm
7:00 AM
GOOD
1.6ft16sSSW2ktN2kt19°C18°C0mm
8:00 AM
GOOD
1.6ft16sSSW2ktNNW2kt19°C18°C0mm
9:00 AM
GOOD
1.6ft16sSSW1ktNW2kt20°C18°C0mm
10:00 AM
GOOD
1.6ft16sSSW2ktNW2kt21°C18°C0mm
11:00 AM
GOOD
1.6ft16sSSW3ktWNW1kt23°C18°C0mm
12:00 PM
FAIR
1.6ft16sSSW4ktW1kt24°C19°C0mm
1:00 PM
FAIR
1.6ft16sSSW5ktW3kt25°C19°C0mm
2:00 PM
FAIR
1.7ft15sSSW7ktW5kt25°C19°C0mm
3:00 PM
POOR
1.7ft15sSSW8ktW6kt26°C19°C0mm
4:00 PM
GOOD
1.7ft15sSSW8ktW6kt25°C19°C0mm
5:00 PM
GOOD
1.7ft15sSSW7ktWNW6kt25°C19°C0mm
6:00 PM
GOOD
1.7ft15sSSW6ktWNW5kt25°C19°C0mm
7:00 PM
GOOD
1.7ft15sSSW5ktWNW5kt24°C19°C0mm
8:00 PM
GOOD
1.7ft15sSSW5ktWNW4kt23°C19°C0mm
9:00 PM
GOOD
1.7ft15sSSW4ktW4kt22°C19°C0mm
10:00 PM
GOOD
1.7ft15sSSW3ktWNW3kt21°C19°C0mm
11:00 PM
FAIR
1.8ft15sSSW2ktNW2kt21°C19°C0mm

Monday

Apr 6
GOOD2 excellent hours
🌊 1.7-2.0ft 💨 1-10kt 🌡️ 17-22°C

Tuesday

Apr 7
GOOD22 good hours
🌊 1.6-2.0ft 💨 2-8kt 🌡️ 15-23°C

Wednesday

Apr 8
GOOD20 good hours
🌊 1.7-1.9ft 💨 1-8kt 🌡️ 16-25°C

Thursday

Apr 9
GOOD2 excellent hours
🌊 1.2-2.5ft 💨 3-7kt 🌡️ 17-20°C

Friday

Apr 10
GOOD2 excellent hours
🌊 1.1-1.4ft 💨 0-11kt 🌡️ 16-21°C

Saturday

Apr 11
FAIR10 good hours
🌊 1.3-1.7ft 💨 4-10kt 🌡️ 14-18°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:1.7ft @ 15s
Wind Conditions:1-10kt W
Water Temperature:18-19°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Point Loma in San Diego County is a sheltered beach and reef break with fairly consistent surf, best during the winter despite summer offering favorable conditions. It works well with a southwest swell and offshore winds from the northwest. Groundswells are more common than windswells, and the wave is surfable at all tide stages. Crowds can form on good days, and surfers should watch out for urchins and rips. The best surf occurs when a southwest swell aligns with northwest winds, with February being the most reliable month for clean, rideable waves.

Best Swell Direction: SE
Bottom Type: Sand and Reef
Location: City: San Diego | County: San Diego County | State: California | Country: United States | Postcode: 92106 | Road: Bayside Trail | Full Address: Fire Control Station, Bayside Trail, San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92106, United States

Ideal Conditions

This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.

Ideal Swell DirectionSW
Ideal Wind DirectionNW

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