Californias Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.35° N 127.75° E

Californias Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Californias sea temperature is
29.5° C
0.5° 

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


Californias surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 16s period, E swell with 46 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Californias this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Californias in the next 16 days are 0.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 6PM (Sun 2nd Aug)1ft (0.3m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening at Californias. To be straight with you, the next week and a bit is a real struggle. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing on the cards, with the first few days offering absolutely zero surfable energy. It’s a tough start to the outlook, with a real dry spell lasting from Monday, July 27th, all the way through the end of July. You’re looking at a good week of flatness before anything changes.

Honestly, the first sign of any life is a tiny 0.7ft easterly windswell on Friday, July 31st, but with a short period of 10 seconds and combined energy of just 7, it’s basically a non-event. The wind is cross-shore, so it’s not doing us any favours. That kind of weak, inconsistent dribble is not worth paddling out for.

The real story starts to unfold in the first week of August. The morning of Monday, August 3rd, we finally see a pulse of proper energy, with a 2ft easterly swell and a period of 14 seconds. The combined energy climbs to 152 (moderate), and with clean, cross-offshore winds from the north, it’s actually surfable. That afternoon, it jumps to 2ft, and the energy is up to 197. It’s not world-class, but it’s a start.

But the standout window is the morning of Tuesday, August 4th. That’s the one. The swell hits 3ft from the east, with a very long period of 17 seconds and a combined energy of 451 (strong). The wind is a clean north cross-offshore. This is a proper groundswell. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing wild. Because the period is so long, those waves are going to be packing a punch and have longer lulls between sets. This is a reef break, so that long period is going to suit it perfectly, giving you some proper, well-shaped lines. The afternoon is a bit junkier with a marginal tide call, so get it in the morning.

The morning of Thursday, August 6th, is the other real standout. It’s holding at 4ft from the east, period of 16 seconds, with a combined energy of 641 (strong). And the wind is glassy – dead flat, from the north. That is a rare treat. The wave faces are going to be as clean as a whistle. This is the best on offer, no question. Just be aware, the crowds are listed as "often", so you’re going to have company. The morning of Friday, August 7th, is also very good, still 3ft and glassy, just a tick smaller. The long-period, glassy mornings are the clear winners here.

The second week starts to fade. Saturday, August 8th, is still clean with a 3ft easterly, but the energy is dropping. By Sunday, the 9th, the swell tanks and the period drops to a short 7 seconds, killing the quality. The rest of the outlook is a mix of small, weak swell and poor conditions.

So, if you’re paddling out, your best bet is Tuesday morning, August 4th, for that long-period, cross-offshore quality. But the absolute crown goes to Thursday morning, August 6th, with the glassy conditions and solid 4ft groundswell. That’s the session to circle.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 28°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
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0
0
0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
9
0.5
S
8
0.4
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
SW
8
0.1
E
13
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.2
W
6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
7
6
6
7
2
2
Wind (km/h)
5
E
10
E
20
SE
10
ESE
10
ESE
15
ESE
10
ESE
10
SE
5
NW
5
SSE
5
NNW
10
NW
5
NW
10
NW
15
NW
5
WNW
10
NW
10
NW
10
NW
Wind State
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
5:17AM1.79m
7:16PM1.79m
5:59AM1.86m
7:39PM1.87m
6:36AM1.94m
8:02PM1.93m
7:11AM2.02m
8:25PM1.99m
7:46AM2.08m
8:49PM2.03m
8:23AM2.11m
9:15PM2.06m
Low Tide
11:59PM1.28m
12:24PM0.47m
00:37AM1.21m
12:56PM0.39m
1:09AM1.13m
1:25PM0.32m
1:37AM1.03m
1:54PM0.28m
2:05AM0.93m
2:23PM0.27m
2:35AM0.83m
2:54PM0.31m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:50
5:50
5:52
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5:52
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7:19
7:19
7:17
7:17
7:16
7:16
7:15
 mm
2
5
2
Temp °C
29
30
30
28
30
30
29
29
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
28
Feels °C
34
33
32
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32
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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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