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Ponto Surf Report & Surfability Score

KSL Surfability Score (1-10)
KSL Surf Intelligence
4.9
Fair
KSL Conditions Scores (1-10) (not size, speed, or depth)
Swell
4.9
Stable window
Wind
0.0
Tide
4.2
Stable window

Current Surf Conditions

Last updated: Mar 22, 2026 at 4:04 AM PDT

At Ponto, the surf features fair-sized waves around 2.6 ft with a solid 14-second period, offering punchy and well-spaced sets from the SSW. Winds are very light at about 0-5 mph from the west, creating smooth, glassy surface conditions despite a sideshore angle. The tide is currently dropping near 1.6 ft and heading toward a low of -0.37 ft in mid-afternoon, which slightly limits wave quality at this time. Water temperature is comfortable around 67°F with air temperatures near 56°F under patchy fog and mostly cloudy skies.

Quick Conditions Snapshot

Fair 2.6 ft SSW swell at 14s period, light west wind creating glassy conditions, dropping tide near 1.6 ft, water temp 67°F, air temp 56°F with patchy fog.

Ponto Local Weather

Patchy Fog, 56°F • Wind 0 mph

Ponto Surf Outlook

Expect clean and manageable surf conditions with fair-sized waves and light winds producing glassy surfaces. The dropping tide will keep waves a bit less favorable this midday but could improve later near low tide. Overall, a good day for intermediate surfers seeking smooth conditions in moderate surf.

Ponto Surf Conditions Breakdown

Swell Score Summary

Swell Score: A swell score of 4.9/10 reflects modest size and playable swell energy.

Swell Detail: About 2.6 ft with an interval of 14 seconds with Playable engery (~286 kJ).

Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the SSW (198°) | Outside acceptable direction window.

Tide Score Summary

Tide Score: A lower tide score of 4.2/10 suggests marginal conditions, where tide height may limit consistency or wave quality.

Tide Height: The tide is falling around 1.56 ft, sitting below the preferred range for this reef break.

Tide Trend: ↘ Fading: Tide quality may weaken slightly.

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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Report & Trend Confidence

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