Californias Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – this outlook for the coming weeks is a tough one.

We’re looking at a long, quiet stretch. The first real bit of swell shows up on the morning of Monday, August 10th, but it’s not much to write home about. We’re talking a small 4ft swell from the west, with a moderate combined energy (483). The water’s warm at 86°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.

Honestly, the best of the whole period is that Monday morning. Californias will have a little waist-high swell, with the wind coming from the southeast, making it a clean cross-off. It’s the only time the conditions really line up for anything rideable. The break itself is a fairly consistent reef, but with crowds often in the water, don’t expect any solitude. It’s an advanced wave, so not one for the groms.

After that Monday, it’s a sad story. From Monday afternoon all the way through to the morning of Tuesday, August 25th, the forecast is almost entirely “poor surf conditions.” You’ll see a few tiny bumps, but nothing worth paddling out for. There’s a period with glassy conditions on the morning of Friday, August 14th, but the swell is a pathetic 1ft – not even enough for a foamie.

Late on Tuesday, August 25th, we get a tiny uptick in the form of a 2ft easterly windswell with a short period of 6 seconds. The wind will be offshore, keeping it clean, but the energy is weak (15) and the waves will be small and crumbly. It’s a last-gasp chance for a knee-high slide if you’re desperate.

So, the pick is Monday, August 10th morning at Californias. It’s not a standout in the classic sense, but it’s the only window with a clean, ridable wave. For the rest of it, you’re better off tuning the radio or going for a swim.

Rusty.

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