Surf Forecasts:
Californias surf forecast from 24 Jun 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 9s period, E swell with 3,153 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Californias this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Californias in the next 16 days are 4.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 14s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 26th Jun) | 15ft (4.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Californias over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 65mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SE on Thu night, light winds from the W by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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) | N 6 | N 8 | N 7 | ENE 10 | NNE 9 | N 8 | E 9 | NNW 7 | NNE 8 | NNW 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | N 5 | SSE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | SSE 6 | SSW 6 | SW 5 | SSW 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 3153 | 942 | 76 | 173 | 103 | 30 | 13 | 25 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 41 | 29 | 22 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 3:54PM1.51m | 3:24AM1.78m | 5:09PM1.56m | 4:13AM1.80m | 6:06PM1.63m | 4:56AM1.83m | 6:49PM1.69m | 5:34AM1.86m | 7:24PM1.75m | 6:08AM1.89m | 7:54PM1.79m | 6:41AM1.92m | 8:21PM1.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:27AM0.71m | 9:12PM1.06m | 10:29AM0.61m | 10:18PM1.13m | 11:20AM0.51m | 11:15PM1.16m | 12:02PM0.43m | 00:01AM1.17m | 12:38PM0.36m | 00:39AM1.16m | 1:09PM0.31m | 1:12AM1.14m | 1:39PM0.27m | 1:43AM1.10m | |||||||
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 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — |
 | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 51 | 11 | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | 7 | 16 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 12 | S 10 | N 7 | NNW 7 | N 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | WSW 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 1002 | 1362 | 1894 | 3289 | 3288 | 4839 | 3569 | 230 | 70 | 173 | 103 | 66 | 125 | 61 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 42 | 32 | 31 | 18 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | N 8 | — | ESE 9 | NNE 8 | S 8 | SSW 9 | NNE 7 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | SE 15 | SE 10 | N 5 | N 5 | WNW 4 |
| kJ | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 4 | — | 176 | 76 | 43 | 121 | 30 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 8 | N 7 | ENE 10 | NNE 9 | — | — | E 18 | S 8 | SSW 10 | SE 10 | NW 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NE 9 | SE 15 | N 6 | NNW 6 | E 15 | E 14 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 3 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 7 | — | — | 6 | 65 | 38 | 46 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 7 | SSE 4 | — | — | S 14 | E 9 | NNW 7 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSE 6 | SSW 6 | SW 5 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | — | 19 | 8 | — | — | 7619 | 3153 | 942 | 31 | — | — | — | — | 25 | 277 | 168 | 183 | 10 | 41 | 29 | 22 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 706 | 658 | 609 | 609 | 609 | 667 | 657 | 609 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 77 | 0 | 4 | 667 | 1204 | 4 | 657 | 657 | 68 |
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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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