Surf Forecasts:
Californias surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with 7,364 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s 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 24) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Californias in the next 16 days are 6.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 20ft (6.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Californias over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Mon morning, gales from the W by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Thu morning, light winds from the SE by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | E 6 | ESE 17 | ESE 16 | E 16 | E 14 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | W 11 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | SSW 10 | E 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
12 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 5135 | 2785 | 4589 | 2343 | 2653 | 53 | 28 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 35 | 17 | 30 | 28 | 14 | 13 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 6:26PM1.73m | 5:05AM1.73m | 6:47PM1.83m | 5:50AM1.85m | 7:07PM1.92m | 6:28AM1.97m | 7:28PM2.00m | 7:03AM2.08m | 7:50PM2.07m | 7:38AM2.16m | 8:14PM2.11m | 8:14AM2.20m | 8:39PM2.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:21AM0.66m | 11:53PM1.25m | 12:00PM0.54m | 00:24AM1.12m | 12:33PM0.45m | 00:51AM0.99m | 1:03PM0.38m | 1:16AM0.84m | 1:32PM0.34m | 1:43AM0.70m | 2:01PM0.34m | 2:13AM0.58m | 2:31PM0.39m | 2:45AM0.47m | |||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 15 | 2 | 12 | 20 | 5 | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | ESE 14 | ESE 17 | ESE 16 | E 16 | E 14 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | W 11 | WSW 11 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | S 9 |
122 | 236 | 2523 | 4393 | 5135 | 2785 | 4589 | 2343 | 2653 | 2822 | 3962 | 2360 | 665 | 363 | 690 | 582 | 304 | 115 | 83 | 65 | 60 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 16 | ESE 17 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | E 12 | E 10 | ESE 8 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | SSW 10 | WSW 10 | E 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 9 | SW 10 |
220 | 336 | 78 | 50 | 28 | 27 | 132 | 32 | 24 | 30 | 28 | 11 | 264 | 232 | 14 | 35 | 17 | 70 | 68 | 53 | 61 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | SW 9 | SW 9 | — | — | — | E 11 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | — | E 16 | E 12 | ESE 7 | SE 12 | E 13 | — | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 |
12 | 81 | 64 | — | — | — | 209 | 16 | 31 | 53 | — | 5 | 11 | 56 | 6 | 3 | — | 30 | 28 | 14 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 6 | — | NNE 4 | NNE 6 | N 8 | W 9 | SW 8 | SSW 9 | S 8 | SW 12 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | — | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
8 | 39 | — | 36 | 208 | 2268 | 3081 | 2608 | 1728 | 709 | 3331 | 104 | 122 | — | 341 | 70 | 124 | 277 | 129 | 81 | 108 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 3 | 1 | 29 | 609 | 609 | 609 | 609 | 619 | 619 | 702 | 657 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 1000 | 4 | 742 | 4 | 0 |
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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.
Californias is 5 km (3 miles) from Misato. If you plan a holiday in Okinawa, look for hotels and other accommodation in Misato. Misato has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











