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Ponto Surf Report & Surfability Score

KSL Surfability Score (1-10)
KSL Surf Intelligence
4.5
Fair
KSL Conditions Scores (1-10) (not size, speed, or depth)
Swell
4.1
Stable window
Wind
0.0
Tide
8.5
Stable window

Current Surf Conditions

Last updated: Mar 22, 2026 at 2:25 AM PDT

At Ponto, the swell is about 2.3 ft with a solid 13-second period coming from the SSW, providing fair-sized waves building toward ideal surf height but slightly outside the ideal swell direction window. Winds are very light from the west at 5 mph, resulting in clean, glassy conditions ideal for maintaining wave shape. The tide is dropping near 3 ft, which is rated excellent for surfing right now, with the next low tide expected shortly. Water temperature is a comfortable 66.6°F and air temperature is around 56°F, making for pleasant surf conditions overall.

Quick Conditions Snapshot

2-3 ft SSW swell at 13s, light 5 mph west winds, dropping tide near 3 ft, 66.6°F water, 56°F air.

Ponto Local Weather

Patchy Fog, 56°F • Wind 0 mph

Ponto Surf Outlook

Fair waves with solid energy and clean glassy conditions from light west winds make for enjoyable surf through the dropping tide. Swell size is building toward ideal, though direction is slightly off the preferred window. Water temperatures are mild and comfortable.

Ponto Surf Conditions Breakdown

Swell Score Summary

Swell Score: A swell score of 4.1/10 reflects very small size and limited swell energy.

Swell Detail: Around 2.3 ft with an interval of 13 seconds with Weak engery (~204 kJ).

Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the SSW (205°) | Outside acceptable direction window.

Tide Score Summary

Tide Score: A tide score of 8.5/10 reflects favorable tide conditions, offering reliable shape with only minor limitations.

Tide Height: The tide is falling around 2.97 ft, which sits within the preferred mid-tide range for this reef break.

Tide Trend: ↘ Peaking: Tide quality may slowly decline but remains good.

Next Tide: Low at 6:20 AM (-0.4 ft)

Wind Score Summary

Wind Score:

Wind Direction & Speed: @ 0 mph

Wind Trend: Wind quality remains consistent through the surf window.

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