
Surf Forecasts:
Californias surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, W swell with 522 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Californias this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Californias in the next 16 days are 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 7.5m 18s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Californias over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the E by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 86mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (gales from the ESE on Fri night, moderate winds from the SSE by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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) | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 18 | SSE 18 | SE 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | W 12 | W 11 | W 9 | W 10 | W 8 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
17 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 416 | 220 | 39 | 30 | 12 | 6 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:48AM1.72m | 00:24AM1.86m | 1:09PM1.62m | 1:19AM1.84m | 2:50PM1.59m | 2:25AM1.85m | 4:27PM1.65m | 3:33AM1.89m | 5:40PM1.76m | 4:38AM1.97m | 6:35PM1.88m | 5:35AM2.07m | 7:21PM1.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:59PM0.76m | 6:59AM0.76m | 6:58PM0.94m | 8:16AM0.67m | 8:13PM1.08m | 9:35AM0.55m | 9:38PM1.16m | 10:45AM0.39m | 10:55PM1.17m | 11:45AM0.23m | 11:57PM1.12m | 12:36PM0.11m | 00:48AM1.04m | ||||||||
5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
— | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 14 | 11 | 33 | 10 | 4 | 17 |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | ESE 16 | ESE 17 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 18 | SE 18 | — | — | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | S 9 |
198 | 519 | 848 | 1229 | 1877 | 3067 | 3761 | 4643 | 9109 | 20787 | — | — | 7418 | 5944 | 3466 | 1042 | 382 | 371 | 68 | 41 | 230 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | S 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 11 | SW 10 | W 10 | W 8 | SW 10 |
17 | 14 | 10 | 14 | — | — | — | — | 2871 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 416 | 220 | 117 | 30 | 12 | 35 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 18 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SE 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | SE 13 | E 9 | E 9 |
120 | 11 | 7 | 73 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 39 | 7 | 7 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | — | NE 4 | — | — | SSE 18 | SE 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 5 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 7 |
— | — | — | — | 25 | — | 21 | — | — | 38047 | 25020 | 31641 | 13020 | 5591 | 1909 | 1113 | 961 | 76 | 586 | 528 | 54 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 624 | 0 | 657 | 863 | 609 | 744 | 1020 | 733 | 744 | 619 | 657 | 624 | 619 | 4 | 601 | 77 | 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.










