When should you surf Ponto today?
The day's peak has passed, but a decent window remains around 9h with a 79/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
Ponto surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Ponto (North San Diego).
Best score today
796h25
Now
7909:00
Waves
0.9 m
15 s
Wind
13 km/h
Offshore · E
Tide
▲ 12:00 · ▼ 21:00
range 1.1 m
Light
06:54 → 18:14
Best windows today
6h2579/100
0.8 m · 13 s · 12 km/h
7h79/100
0.8 m · 13 s · 12 km/h
8h79/100
0.8 m · 13 s · 8 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 68 | 0.9 m · 12 s | 8 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 01:00 | 68 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 8 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 02:00 | 68 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 7 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 03:00 | 56 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 12 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 04:00 | 56 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 11 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 05:00 | 79 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 8 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 06:00 | 79 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 12 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 07:00 | 79 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 12 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 08:00 | 79 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 8 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 09:00 | 79 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 6 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 10:00 | 45 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 18 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 11:00 | 34 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 27 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 12:00 | 34 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 33 km/h · SE | high tide |
| 13:00 | 34 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 20 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 14:00 | 45 | 0.8 m · 14 s | 16 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 15:00 | 45 | 0.8 m · 14 s | 14 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 16:00 | 34 | 0.8 m · 14 s | 18 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 17:00 | 34 | 0.8 m · 14 s | 15 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | 45 | 0.8 m · 14 s | 10 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | 56 | 0.8 m · 14 s | 12 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | 56 | 0.8 m · 15 s | 12 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | 56 | 0.8 m · 15 s | 9 km/h · NW | low tide |
| 22:00 | 68 | 0.8 m · 15 s | 10 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 23:00 | 68 | 0.8 m · 15 s | 9 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Ponto today?
Today's main tide markers are ▲ 12:00 · ▼ 21:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Ponto suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Ponto.