
Surf Forecasts:
Californias surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with 4,317 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Californias this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Californias in the next 16 days are 5.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 7.5m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Californias over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 330mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri night, min 27°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the S on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 28°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 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) | NNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 13 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | E 13 | E 12 | W 10 | W 8 | E 11 | E 11 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
7160 | 4317 | 120 | 66 | 136 | 125 | 48 | 46 | 402 | 333 | 244 | 156 | 104 | 69 | 46 | 62 | 59 | 12 | 26 | 23 | 29 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:33PM1.55m | 1:33AM1.83m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:25PM1.25m | 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 | ||||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | |
mm | 33 | 37 | 172 | 26 | 33 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 2 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 10 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 15 | NNE 11 | WNW 13 | ENE 11 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 |
2861 | 1882 | 120 | 66 | 8269 | 5341 | 3508 | 2044 | 3225 | 1565 | 1476 | 1276 | 876 | 640 | 408 | 279 | 268 | 386 | 266 | 207 | 180 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 11 | ENE 12 | E 12 | E 16 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | WSW 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | E 13 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 |
860 | 518 | 69 | 19 | 136 | 125 | 48 | 1026 | 402 | 333 | 244 | 156 | 400 | 290 | 183 | 137 | 104 | 12 | 26 | 23 | 29 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 10 | — | — | E 15 | ENE 15 | E 15 | E 10 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | W 10 | E 12 | W 10 | W 8 | E 11 | E 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | N 7 | ENE 10 |
— | 232 | — | — | 17 | 21 | 17 | 46 | 93 | 239 | 171 | 94 | 104 | 69 | 46 | 62 | 59 | 10 | 20 | 9 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | WNW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | — | — | E 5 | S 9 | ESE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
7160 | 4317 | 9220 | 13119 | 3712 | 2216 | 1630 | 1647 | 1149 | 747 | 722 | 466 | 541 | — | — | 9 | 154 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 19 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1323 | 762 | 622 | 990 | 733 | 733 | 733 | 622 | 601 | 609 | 601 | 63 | 635 | 635 | 26 | 17 | 27 | 29 | 0 | 601 | 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.











