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Ponto Surf Forecast, San Diego County, California

San Diego County, California

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Ponto surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
14.4s
Wind
10mph
SSW / Gusts 13mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.0ft @ 3sS
Secondary
1.0ft @ 11sSSW
Tertiary
0.7ft @ 14sSW

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light SSE winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|6-7mph WNW
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
Poor - Fair

The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, light winds out of the NNW, fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

6am9am12pm3pm
4s W|4-9mph NNW
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Sat
4ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Fair

8s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Ponto Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall

Ponto is a sandy beach break located in central San Diego County that offers mellow, fun waves ideal for beginners and intermediate surfers. The break faces ENE and picks up south swells effectively, creating peaky, forgiving waves that work well throughout the year. The sandy bottom provides a soft landing and natural progression for learning surfers, making it a popular local favorite.

Shorebreak at high tideOccasional rip currents

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Ponto Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Ponto?
The current wave height at Ponto is 1-2ft with a 14.4s swell period. Wind is SSW at 10mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Ponto surf forecast?
Our Ponto 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 Ponto?
The current breaking wave height at Ponto is 1-2ft, produced by a 1ft S primary swell at 3s, a 1ft 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 Ponto?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Ponto is Thursday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 3ft waves, a 12.65s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.