Surf Forecasts:
Californias surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 19s period, E swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 43ft (13.0m), 14s period, N swell with 70,949 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 13.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 13.0m 14s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 43ft (13.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Californias over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Californias for the next couple of weeks.
We start off with nothin’ on Sunday the 2nd. Just a tiny 0.7ft east swell with weak energy, so you’re staying on the beach.
Monday the 3rd morning, things pick up. We’ve got a 3ft east swell with a long 15-second period and moderate energy. Winds are light cross-off from the north, so the surface is clean. It’s a proper little groundswell. The reef here will line it up, though that long period might make it a bit straight. It’s a good start.
Tuesday the 4th is the one. Morning sees 4ft of east swell, 18-second period, and strong energy. Winds stay light cross-off, clean all day. By the afternoon, the swell hits 5ft with even more energy. This is the best session of the forecast. The waves will have power and shape, but that long period means it’s best on the reef. For experienced surfers, Tuesday is the day to go. Crowds are possible, so get there early.
Wednesday the 5th gets bigger but tougher. Morning swell is 7ft, then 8ft in the afternoon, both east with 18-second periods and massive energy. The wind picks up to a fresh breeze, still cross-off, but it’s strong. Over 8ft, this is expert-only. Not for the average surfer.
Thursday the 6th is a write-off. Swell hits 13ft to 15ft, with near gale to gale winds. The energy is insane, but it’s too big and messy.
Friday the 7th is crazy. Morning shows 41ft from the north-northeast with hurricane-force winds. It’s too big for this break. The afternoon eases to 20ft from the north with offshore wind, but it’s near gale force and nearly impossible to paddle into.
Saturday the 8th is a mess. Storm force cross-shore in the morning, nothing. Afternoon drops to 0.7ft, clean but not worth it.
From Sunday the 9th through to the 17th, it’s mostly poor. There’s a few pulses of waist-high east swell, but the wind is consistently cross or cross-onshore, moderate to fresh breeze. The water is about average for the time of year. The only flicker is on Saturday the 15th afternoon, with a 2ft east swell, gentle offshore wind, and low energy. It’s surfable, but very ordinary.
So, your window is Monday the 3rd through Wednesday the 5th, with Tuesday the 4th being the clear winner. After that, it’s a long gap of poor quality. The start of the window is solid.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 28°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 212mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 28°C on Wed morning). Mainly extremely windy. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 19 | E 8 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 16 | E 16 | E 18 | E 17 | E 18 | E 18 | E 18 | E 19 | E 19 | E 19 | E 19 | N 12 | N 13 | N 14 | N 12 | NNW 11 | N 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 29 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 871 | 1009 | 1537 | 2274 | 2746 | 6311 | 9690 | 10860 | 14837 | 18570 | 34529 | 27177 | 6042 | 1850 | 109 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 9:02AM2.11m | 9:44PM2.06m | 9:44AM2.05m | 10:15PM2.05m | 10:30AM1.94m | 10:49PM2.01m | 11:26AM1.80m | 11:29PM1.96m | 12:40PM1.64m | 00:20AM1.89m | 2:33PM1.55m | 1:33AM1.83m | 4:33PM1.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:26PM0.39m | 3:45AM0.67m | 4:00PM0.51m | 4:26AM0.63m | 4:37PM0.68m | 5:16AM0.63m | 5:17PM0.88m | 6:17AM0.64m | 6:08PM1.08m | 7:37AM0.65m | 7:25PM1.25m | 9:12AM0.60m | 9:22PM1.33m | ||||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | 14 | 35 | 108 | 43 | 6 | 69 | 94 |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 31 | 31 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | E 17 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 16 | E 16 | E 18 | E 17 | E 18 | E 18 | E 18 | E 19 | E 19 | E 19 | E 19 | ENE 18 | ENE 16 | ENE 14 | N 12 | ESE 12 | N 15 |
| kJ | 19 | 151 | 259 | 300 | 421 | 516 | 871 | 1009 | 1537 | 2274 | 2746 | 6311 | 9690 | 10860 | 14837 | 12507 | 11207 | 4736 | 6042 | 2649 | 109 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 19 | ESE 9 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | S 7 | NNW 4 | — | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 14 | ESE 12 | NNW 11 | — |
| kJ | 29 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6838 | 892 | 1850 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | E 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 18 | N 16 | NNE 12 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 162 | 1451 | 509 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 3 | NNE 3 | N 4 | N 4 | — | SE 8 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 8 | N 8 | N 10 | N 12 | N 13 | N 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 14 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 8 | 13 | — | 28 | 41 | 85 | 167 | 745 | 1634 | 5096 | 18570 | 34529 | 27177 | 3349 | 1981 | 62103 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 17 | 12 | 37 | 32 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 621 | 609 | 793 | 733 | 609 | 762 | 733 | 733 | 762 | 733 | 733 |
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