Californias Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.35° N 127.75° E

Californias Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 29 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Californias sea temperature is
30.0° C
1.0° 

Californias surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Californias surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 19s period, E swell with 8,509 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Californias this week:

The surf forecast for Californias over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Californias in the next 16 days are 3.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 3rd Aug)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 3rd Aug)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 9PM (Wed 5th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Californias over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty comin' at you from the beach. Let's take a hard look at what's on the table for Californias over the next couple of weeks.

Right now, we are lookin' at a whole lot of nothin' for the first few days. It's flat, it's small, and honestly, it's not worth paddling out for. We've got a bit of a dry spell from Wednesday the 29th of July all the way through to Sunday the 2nd of August. The waves are either non-existent or tiny little ankle-snappers, so save your wax.

Now, things start to get a bit more interesting as we head into the new week. Monday the 3rd of August shows a little pulse of life, but it's still marginal. The real story starts to build around Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th where we see a solid E swell arriving. Tuesday morning you're lookin' at a 4 ft easterly swell with a period of 18 seconds. That's proper groundswell energy. The wind is clean and cross-offshore from the N, so the face is going to be workable. The combined energy reads at 1039 (moderate wave energy), and that builds into the afternoon with 5 ft and energy jumping to 1718. Wednesday the 5th pushes up to a solid 8 ft in the morning and 10 ft in the afternoon, still from the E with a long 19-second period. The energy readings are massive at 3956 and 5780 respectively. That's some serious grunt.

But here's the thing – that Wednesday window is only really for the experienced crew. Over 8 ft at a reef break like Californias with that kind of period means it's gonna be a heavy, powerful wave. Beginners should sit this one out. The wind stays clean, which is a huge plus, so the sets should be pretty lined up. That Tuesday afternoon is probably the standout if you've got the skills – 5 ft, long period, and clean offshore wind. That's the pick of the bunch for the advanced surfer.

Thursday the 6th of August turns nasty. The wind rips in from the NNW at 59 mph in the morning, then switches to a hurricane-force NW in the afternoon at 78 mph. The swell jumps to a massive 15 ft, but with the wind howling like that, the ocean is just a total mess. That's a hard pass, even for the die-hards.

Friday the 7th is a weird one. There's a brief moment where the wind is favorable for size, but the swell is predicted to be a colossal 28 ft from the N. That is too big for this break, period. It's dangerous and unsurfable here. The rest of that weekend and into the next week sees the swell drop back down, but the wind stays messy and cross-shore, so the quality is poor.

Looking further out, we get a run of small, clean conditions from Tuesday the 11th of August into Thursday the 13th. The swell drops to 2 ft or less, with a consistent E to ENE direction and gentle offshore winds. The energy is weak, reading between 60 and 146 (weak wave energy). It's surfable but very ordinary – think small, clean waves for a longboard or a funboard. Nothing to get excited about, but at least the water is warm at around 86°, which is about normal for this time of year.

To sum it up: The window to circle on the calendar is Tuesday the 4th of August afternoon. That's where the best mix of size, power, and clean wind comes together for the experienced surfer. Wednesday the 5th morning is also a contender, but it's pushing into expert-only territory. Everything else is either flat, blown out, or too small to bother with.

Stay safe out there, and keep an eye on the horizon.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
29
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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9
0.3
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0.3
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8
0.3
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9
0.1
E
13
0.2
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10
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9
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18
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18
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18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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157
330
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1039
1718
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Wind (km/h)
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NE
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NNE
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High Tide
8:02PM1.93m
7:11AM2.02m
8:25PM1.99m
7:46AM2.08m
8:49PM2.03m
8:23AM2.11m
9:15PM2.06m
9:02AM2.11m
9:44PM2.06m
9:44AM2.05m
10:15PM2.05m
10:30AM1.94m
10:49PM2.01m
Low Tide
1:37AM1.03m
1:54PM0.28m
2:05AM0.93m
2:23PM0.27m
2:35AM0.83m
2:54PM0.31m
3:08AM0.74m
3:26PM0.39m
3:45AM0.67m
4:00PM0.51m
4:26AM0.63m
4:37PM0.68m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Californias Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Californias provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Californias can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Californias surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Californias) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Californias may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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