Point Loma Surf Forecast, San Diego County, California
San Diego County, California
Current Conditions
Very PoorWave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
14.35s
Wind
11mph
SW / Gusts 15mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.0ft @ 3sS
Secondary
0.7ft @ 11sSSW
Tertiary
0.7ft @ 14sSW
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
PoorNot the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light WSW winds.
6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|6-10mph SW
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
PoorSlim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with gentle NNW breeze.
6am9am12pm3pm
12s SW|7-8mph NW
3ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Fair
8s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast
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Point Loma Surf Spot Guide
Break
Point
Bottom
Rock
Level
Advanced
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
SW
Best Wind
NW
Season
Winter
Point Loma (Ralph's) is San Diego's only true point break — a machine-like right-hander at the southern tip of the peninsula, accessible only by boat. The rock reef produces long, peeling walls on SW swells that wrap around the point. The boat-access requirement keeps crowds minimal, making this a prized local secret. Exposed rocks make it unsurfable at low tide.
Boat access onlyExposed rocks at low tideRock reef bottomStrong currents around point
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Point Loma Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Point Loma?
The current wave height at Point Loma is 0-1ft with a 14.35s swell period. Wind is SW at 11mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Point Loma surf forecast?
Our Point Loma forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at Point Loma?
The current breaking wave height at Point Loma is 0-1ft, produced by a 1ft S primary swell at 3s, a 0.7ft SSW secondary swell at 11s, a 0.7ft SW tertiary swell at 14s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Point Loma?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Point Loma is Friday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 3ft waves, a 7.75s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.