Californias Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.35° N 127.75° E

Californias Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Californias sea temperature is
28.6°C
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Californias surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Californias surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, E swell with 789 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s 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 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 11s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 3rd Sep)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 3rd Sep)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 3rd Sep)6ft (1.9m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s break it down. Wednesday morning is the only real chance in this 16-day window, and I’m not gonna lie—it’s a tough run. There’s a big gap from Thursday afternoon all the way through the second week, with barely a morning that’s worth paddling out for.

The one standout is Wednesday, the 3rd of September, at Californias. This reef break is getting a 1.7m east swell, 10-second period, with moderate combined energy at 644. Water temp is 29°, right on average for the season. That morning, we’ve got a light NNE cross-off breeze at 15 km/h, keeping the surface clean. The wave’s got some push, but at 1.7m, it’s more for advanced surfers—not a beginner day. The break is fairly consistent, but crowds are often a problem, so expect a lineup. The swell direction is east, which is okay but not perfect for the optimum north direction.

Thursday morning the 3rd goes downhill quick with a 25 km/h NW wind and a 1.6m swell that’s already messy. Friday and Saturday are straight onshore junk. Sunday morning the 6th has a clean 1.5m north swell, 10-second period, with a cross-off NE breeze at 20 km/h—that’s surfable, but the combined energy is moderate (517) and the report says “marginal.” It’s the next best thing, but it’s not a standout.

From Monday the 7th onward, it’s a desert. The swell stays small, the wind is often strong or cross-off, and the scores are all zeros or ones. The 11th of September has a brief moment of clean, light offshore easterly wind at 5 km/h, but the swell is only 1.1m with an 8-second period—weak. The combined energy is just 183. That’s a desperate paddle.

Straight up: Wednesday morning the 3rd is your only real shot. After that, it’s a long, dry spell. The second week is tiny—most swells under 0.8m, clean but completely lifeless. Not much to work with.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu night, light winds from the SSE by Sat morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
E
10
1.6
E
11
0.8
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.9
WSW
5
0.7
NW
6
1.1
NW
7
0.8
N
9
1.4
N
10
1.5
N
10
1.3
N
9
0.9
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8
1.1
N
8
1.5
NNW
7
1.5
NNW
6
1.7
NNW
7
1.4
NNW
7
1.6
NNW
8
1.7
N
8
1.5
N
8
1.3
N
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
644
566
130
61
37
43
109
106
377
441
269
108
133
204
177
281
176
385
365
295
196
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
25
NW
30
SW
25
SW
25
SW
20
SW
20
SSW
20
NNE
20
NE
20
NE
25
NNE
25
NNE
30
NNW
35
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
30
N
30
NNW
30
NNW
35
NNW
25
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
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cross
cross
High Tide
11:11AM1.79m
10:46PM1.98m
12:27PM1.61m
11:36PM1.86m
2:36PM1.53m
1:00AM1.75m
4:38PM1.63m
3:05AM1.74m
5:34PM1.77m
4:36AM1.86m
6:12PM1.90m
5:37AM2.01m
6:43PM2.00m
Low Tide
4:45PM1.00m
5:47AM0.54m
5:33PM1.19m
7:11AM0.62m
7:06PM1.35m
8:59AM0.62m
9:37PM1.34m
10:29AM0.52m
11:02PM1.18m
11:31AM0.41m
11:53PM0.98m
12:17PM0.33m
00:33AM0.78m
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6:09
6:09
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6:09
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6:11
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:46
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5
8
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2
2
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8
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Temp °C
28
27
28
28
28
28
28
29
28
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
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27
27
27
Feels °C
32
29
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30
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28
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28
30
28
26
26
26
27
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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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