Californias Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.35° N 127.75° E

Californias Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Californias sea temperature is
29.5° C
0.5° 

Californias surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Californias surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 16s period, E swell with 46 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Californias this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Californias in the next 16 days are 0.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12AM (Mon 3rd Aug)1ft (0.3m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk in feet and miles per hour now. I’m Rusty, and I’ve been watching the charts for Californias. Straight up: we’ve got a long, flat start to this outlook, so don’t expect much for a while. The first recommendation doesn’t pop up until the morning of Monday, August 4th. That’s over a week of nothing—just poor conditions and tiny weak swell. So if you’re itching to paddle out, you’ll be waiting.

Californias is a reef break, fairly consistent, and exposed to swell from the north. It’s an advanced spot, and with the size coming in, it’ll be one for experienced surfers only. The water temp is sitting at 85°F with a +0.9°F anomaly—right about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

The real action starts Monday morning, August 4th. We get a clean 3ft swell from the east, with a period of 16 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, long-period energy (over 15 seconds is very long), so the waves will have shape and punch, but at a reef break like this, the long gaps between sets are fine. Combined energy is moderate at 528. Wind is a light 6 mph from the north, cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean. That’s a solid start to the week.

It builds through Tuesday, August 5th. Wednesday morning, August 6th, is the standout. Glassy conditions with a risk of thunderstorms, wind from the north at just 3 mph, and a 5ft east swell running at an 18-second period. Energy jumps to 1183—moderate to strong. That’s excellent surf for the experienced crew. The afternoon sees 5ft, 18 seconds, clean, and 1543 in combined energy. This is the first true winner.

Thursday, August 7th, delivers a 7ft east swell with a 17-second period and cross-offshore wind. That’s in the expert-only zone—over 8ft is getting too big, but we’re just under. Friday morning, August 8th, is the absolute peak: 8ft east swell at a 19-second period, glassy wind from the northwest at 3 mph. Combined energy hits 5060—very strong. That’s as good as it gets here, though it’s only for experts. The afternoon holds 8ft at 18 seconds, also clean.

Saturday, August 9th, still has solid 5ft to 7ft east and north swells, clean with offshore and cross-offshore wind. Sunday, August 10th, holds 8ft to 8ft north/northwest swells, clean but big. By Monday, August 11th, it drops to 6ft and 5ft, still clean but easing off.

So the highlight is the morning of August 8th—glassy, 8ft east swell at a 19-second period, and very strong energy. That’s the one to circle on your calendar, but only if you’ve got the skills. Crowds? This spot is often busy, so expect company.

Stay stoked, and don’t get too antsy during the flat spell.
— Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 28°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 28°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
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0.4
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
SW
8
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
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8
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E
10
0.2
E
9
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N
6
0.2
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5
0.2
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5
0.2
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5
0.3
WNW
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0.3
WNW
6
0.3
E
16
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Energy kJ
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5
6
46
Wind (km/h)
10
E
15
SE
10
SE
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
ESE
5
SSE
5
NNW
10
SW
10
NW
10
NW
5
NW
10
NW
15
NW
5
NNW
10
NW
10
NNW
5
WNW
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NNW
15
NNW
10
NNE
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-on
cross
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cross-on
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cross-on
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cross
cross-off
High Tide
7:16PM1.79m
5:59AM1.86m
7:39PM1.87m
6:36AM1.94m
8:02PM1.93m
7:11AM2.02m
8:25PM1.99m
7:46AM2.08m
8:49PM2.03m
8:23AM2.11m
9:15PM2.06m
9:02AM2.11m
9:44PM2.06m
Low Tide
12:24PM0.47m
00:37AM1.21m
12:56PM0.39m
1:09AM1.13m
1:25PM0.32m
1:37AM1.03m
1:54PM0.28m
2:05AM0.93m
2:23PM0.27m
2:35AM0.83m
2:54PM0.31m
3:08AM0.74m
3:26PM0.39m
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7:19
7:17
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8
Temp °C
30
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29
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Feels °C
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32
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31
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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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