Surf Forecasts:
Californias surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, W swell with 2,973 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Californias this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Californias in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 7.0m 12s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Californias over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into it.
Well, mate, I'm not gonna sugarcoat it. This is a grim 16-day window for Californias. It's a reef break that's fairly consistent, but we're looking at one of those blank runs that just drags on. The first week is a total write-off, and even when the swell tries to show up, the wind is a bastard. The water temp is running a touch warmer than normal at 86°, which is about average for the time of year, so you can't even blame the cold for the lack of action.
The real story starts Saturday the 10th of August. Monday morning brings a sudden spike of 7.2ft swell from the West, but it's a total mess. The energy is through the roof, but it's accompanied by a fresh cross-shore wind that's ripping it to shreds. With a 12-second period, it's a groundswell, but this reef break is a bit exposed, and that wind is just going to turn it into a lumpy, cross-chop nightmare. That's a solid 7.2ft, which is getting into the "experts only" territory, but honestly, the conditions are so poor it's not worth paddling out for anyone. The wind swings around and stays cross or cross-on for the rest of the week, keeping the surf small and blown out. The best you'll see is the occasional 2.6ft wave, but it's just not happening.
Then we get into the second week, and it's a different story for the wind, but the swell dies. From Sunday the 16th of August onward, we get consistent offshore or clean cross-off winds from the ENE. The swell, however, is tiny. We're talking 1ft to 1.3ft. The energy is barely a whisper. The period hangs around 10 to 12 seconds, so there's a little bit of shape, but it's just too small to ride. It's clean, glassy even, but it's a lake. That's just the way it is here sometimes.
Honestly, the only thing worth a mention is the Monday morning of the 10th of August. If you're a masochist and you want to see what a 7.2ft, 12-second West swell looks like getting destroyed by a fresh cross-shore, that's your window. But for a proper surf, there's nothing. The whole 16-day window is a dud. The forecasts can change, but right now, I'd be finding something else to do.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 54mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 28°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the S on Sat morning, moderate winds from the SSE by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 28°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 15 | E 10 | E 10 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 4 | W 8 | WNW 7 | E 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 70 | 125 | 43 | 49 | 47 | 1880 | 1310 | 517 | 288 | 102 | 49 | 31 | 25 | 37 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 6 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:33PM1.62m | 3:07AM1.83m | 5:46PM1.76m | 4:31AM1.92m | 6:33PM1.89m | 5:36AM2.05m | 7:10PM2.00m | 6:28AM2.16m | 7:43PM2.07m | 7:14AM2.24m | 8:13PM2.13m | 7:57AM2.27m | 8:42PM2.15m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:12AM0.60m | 9:22PM1.33m | 10:37AM0.47m | 10:58PM1.26m | 11:41AM0.32m | 11:59PM1.13m | 12:31PM0.21m | 00:45AM0.97m | 1:14PM0.15m | 1:25AM0.82m | 1:52PM0.15m | 2:03AM0.69m | 2:27PM0.21m | 2:39AM0.60m | |||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — |
 | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — |
mm | 20 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 | — | 3 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 10 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | S 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 |
| kJ | 70 | 125 | 33 | 5815 | 3871 | 1880 | 1310 | 860 | 771 | 496 | 344 | 416 | 173 | 122 | 81 | 57 | 55 | 154 | 103 | 57 | 46 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | E 15 | E 15 | E 10 | E 10 | E 14 | SW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SW 9 | S 9 | S 9 | NW 4 | W 8 | S 8 | S 10 |
| kJ | 42 | 17 | 4 | 49 | 47 | 140 | 698 | 517 | 288 | 379 | 340 | 164 | 184 | 108 | 78 | 56 | 39 | 7 | 10 | 35 | 46 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 13 | — | ENE 15 | ENE 15 | E 15 | — | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | SW 10 | SW 10 | N 7 | N 7 | WNW 7 | E 6 |
| kJ | 17 | — | 43 | 21 | 17 | — | 184 | 171 | 156 | 102 | 49 | 31 | 25 | 37 | 20 | 26 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | SSE 10 | W 7 | — | — | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | — | NW 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 6195 | 13108 | 8391 | 2093 | 1979 | 1783 | 697 | 573 | 308 | — | — | 335 | 8 | — | — | 18 | 19 | — | 2 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 762 | 733 | 622 | 619 | 621 | 601 | 624 | 609 | 601 | 624 | 601 | 609 | 17 | 17 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 0 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
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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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