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Californias surfForecast / Okinawa / Japan
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Sunday 26 Apr 2026 JSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Californias surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Californias sea temperature is
24.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Friday (May 01) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Californias in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Fri 1st May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Fri 1st May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Californias over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu morning, light winds from the E by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
N 7 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 10 | NNW 8 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | N 5 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | |
32 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 39 | 456 | 388 | 173 | 107 | 64 | 26 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 7 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 3:41PM1.51m | 4:42AM1.66m | 4:50PM1.62m | 5:18AM1.75m | 5:41PM1.72m | 5:48AM1.82m | 6:23PM1.78m | 6:15AM1.87m | 6:59PM1.81m | 6:40AM1.90m | 7:32PM1.80m | 7:03AM1.92m | 8:03PM1.77m | 7:26AM1.92m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:09PM0.50m | 10:52AM0.66m | 11:03PM0.50m | 11:34AM0.47m | 11:45PM0.52m | 12:10PM0.32m | 00:19AM0.56m | 12:42PM0.22m | 00:49AM0.62m | 1:12PM0.15m | 1:15AM0.68m | 1:40PM0.12m | 1:39AM0.74m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 |
 | 6:57 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | 7:00 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 21 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 24 |
20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 24 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 10 | NNW 6 | N 6 | NNW 5 | N 5 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 7 | NE 8 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 |
 kJ | 23 | 25 | 24 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 10 | 9 | 23 | 19 | 34 | 42 | 42 | 47 | 49 | 54 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 6 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | N 5 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 10 | NNW 8 | WSW 7 | ESE 10 | SSW 7 | E 7 | E 5 | NNW 6 | NNE 6 | N 5 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 25 | 24 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 39 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | — | — | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 10 | ENE 8 | SW 6 | S 6 | NNE 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | N 5 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | SE 3 | S 4 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 32 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 9 | 16 | 456 | 388 | 173 | 107 | 64 | 26 | 15 | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 26 | 17 | 3 | 17 | 68 | 622 | 77 | 846 | 863 | 1286 | 1339 | 1323 | 619 | 658 | 689 | 10 | 622 | 619 | 619 | 622 |
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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.
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