San Diego County, California
Best window·Monday 2PM–5PM·3ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Point Loma, San Diego County, California. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Wed, Jun 24: 3–4ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Morning kicks off with 1-2ft on SSW swell at 14s. Expect 5mph WNW winds by the afternoon.
Thu, Jun 25: 2–2ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 2ft waves and poor - fair conditions with light winds out of the WNW. Expect the wind to bump up to around 10mph by PM.
Fri, Jun 26: 2–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. Aim for the middle of the day — 2ft on SSW swell at 14s with 7mph W winds. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
Sat, Jun 27: 3–4ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 3-4ft waves and poor - fair conditions with light winds out of the SW. Expect the wind to bump up to around 11mph by PM.
Sun, Jun 28: 3–5ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 3-5ft and poor - fair with light WSW winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 11mph.
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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Point Loma is 2-3ft with a 16.6s swell period. Wind is WNW at 9mph and conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Point Loma is 2-3ft, produced by a 1.8ft SSW primary swell at 17s, a 1.6ft SSW secondary swell at 14s, a 1ft WNW wind swell swell at 2s. 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Point Loma is Monday from 2 PM to 5 PM with 3ft waves, a 14.2s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Point Loma works best with a SW swell and NW winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Point Loma. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Point Loma is a point with a rock bottom, suited to advanced surfers. 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.
The prime season at Point Loma is winter, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Point Loma include boat access only, exposed rocks at low tide, rock reef bottom, strong currents around point. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
