Swell Intel

Ponto Surf Forecast

San Diego County, California

Ponto surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
15.6s
Wind
1mph
ESE / Gusts 1mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
1.2ft @ 16sSW
Secondary
0.7ft @ 11sSSW
Tertiary
0.5ft @ 2sW

Never miss a good day at Ponto

Sign up free to save favorites, set surf alerts, and get extended forecasts.

Sign Up Free

Nearest Webcam

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

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Fair

Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on SW swell at 16s — barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
16s SW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
14s SSW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
14s SSW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Fair

Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on W swell at 4s — glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s W|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|Calm

Unlock the full forecast

Sign Up

Ponto Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Ponto?
The current wave height at Ponto is 2-3ft with a 15.6s swell period. Wind is ESE at 1mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
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.