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  4. Ponto

Ponto Surf Report & Surfability Score™

KSL Surfability Score (Right Now)
KSL Surf Intelligence
3.8
Fair
KSL Conditions Scores (1-10) (not size, speed, or depth)
Swell
3.8
Short window
Wind
4.0
Tide
8.5
Stable window

Current Surf Conditions

Last updated: Apr 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM PDT

Ponto’s serving playable waves with a long, solid swell hitting a bit south of ideal direction, so the sets feel a touch off the best peak but still pack some power. The tide is dropping near 3 feet, which suits the break well, keeping things shaping up clean. Winds are fair sideshore from the west, picking up and making conditions a bit bumpy but still rideable. Overall, it’s a solid session with some punch, just expect the wind to worsen as the afternoon goes on.

Quick Conditions Snapshot

2.3 ft swell from the south at 17s, west wind 5 to 15 mph, dropping tide near 3 ft, water temp 64°F, air temp 67°F.

Ponto Local Weather

Sunny, 67°F • Wind W 5 to 15 mph

Ponto Surf Conditions Breakdown

Swell Score Summary

Swell Score: A swell score of 3.8/10 reflects very small size and playable swell energy.

Swell Detail: Around 2.3 ft with an interval of 17 seconds with Playable engery (~267 kJ).

Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the S (190°) | 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 2.93 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 1:55 PM (0.5 ft)

Wind Score Summary

Wind Score: A wind score of 4.0/10 suggests mixed wind influence, with choppy sections and uneven texture starting to affect wave quality.

Wind Direction & Speed: W @ 5 to 15 mph

Wind Trend: Wind quality declines as the surf window begins to close.

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