Ponto
San Diego County, United States · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0m
- Period
- 12.7s
- Wind
- 3 km/h Cross
- Tide
- Low
Tide · today
High · Low in 5h035-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/Los_Angeles local
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Ponto is a river_mouth break over sand in San Diego County, United States. It's at its best on 0.5–1.5m swells from the N with light offshore winds from the NE / E / SE, around low to mid tide. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- River_mouth
- Bottom
- Sand
- Best tide
- low,mid
- Best swell direction
- N
- Best wind direction
- NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW, N
- Ideal wave size
- 0.5m – 1.5m
Ponto surf FAQ
Is Ponto good for beginners?+
Ponto is a river_mouth break over sand, usually breaking in the 0.5–1.5m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Ponto?+
Different days call for different boards. Ponto handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What tide is best for surfing Ponto?+
Ponto tends to work best around low to mid tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.
What are the best conditions for Ponto?+
Look for 0.5–1.5m of swell from the N with light offshore winds from the NE / E / SE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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