
Surf Forecasts:
Californias surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, W swell with 265 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Californias this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Californias in the next 16 days are 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 13s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Californias over the next 16 days.
Alright, let me get this straight for you. Just one spot on the radar for this region, and it's a bit of a mixed bag, to be honest.
Right off the bat, we're looking at a pretty grim first week. From Saturday the 11th to Friday the 17th, it's a write-off. We've got a mess of cross-shore winds, thunderstorms, and barely a ripple. The combined swell energy is in the dumps, with numbers like zero and the low single digits. You're better off staying home and checking your wax stash. That's a full seven days of nothing.
There's a bit of a shift on Sunday the 19th of July. We get a little bump of 3ft to 3ft swell out of the east, with a long period of 13-14 seconds. That's some proper groundswell energy, with combined readings of 253 and 316. It'll have some punch, but this is a reef break, so that long period stuff will wrap in nicely here. The Sunday morning is glassy, which is a huge plus. It's clean, but the score is a '1' out of 10, so it's really just surfable, nothing special. Expect a crowd here though, as it's 'often' packed. The water temp is a balmy 84°F, which is about average for this time of year.
The following week is a slow grind. Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st bring small, clean waves in the 2ft to 4ft range. It's not big, but with light offshore winds from the ENE, the surface will be clean. The swell period is short (8-9 seconds) though, so the waves will be a bit weaker and crumbly. It’s clean, but still very ordinary.
Things get interesting by Wednesday the 22nd into Thursday the 23rd. Swell drops to about 2ft - 3ft, but the period stretches out to 11-12 seconds. That's quality groundswell again. With light offshore breezes, this reef will be the pick of the fortnight. The combined energy is solid (121-134), and the wind is clean. After the total flat spell at the start, this is a true standout window for a longboard or a fish.
The very end of the forecast, Sunday the 26th of July, throws a curveball. A 5ft to 5ft swell from the WNW shows up, but the period is a short, choppy 6-7 seconds. That's windswell, not groundswell. Combined energy is around 200, so there's some push, but on this reef, it'll be a bit of a wall, especially at over 5ft. The wind is light and clean, but for a reef break, that short period junk struggles to hold its shape. It's surfable, but not the standout.
So the bottom line: This is an area that goes through quiet spells. The first week is a total bust. The only real look we have is from Sunday the 19th into the 23rd, with the glassy morning of the 19th and that cleaner, longer-period swell around the 22nd and 23rd being the best bets for a tidy session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 28°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (gales from the SE on Sat afternoon, moderate winds from the SSE by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | SSE 12 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 9 | W 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 11 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
0 | 0 | 102 | 202 | 153 | 37 | 27 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:40PM1.76m | 4:38AM1.97m | 6:35PM1.88m | 5:35AM2.07m | 7:21PM1.97m | 6:27AM2.15m | 8:01PM2.04m | 7:16AM2.21m | 8:39PM2.07m | 8:02AM2.23m | 9:14PM2.08m | 8:47AM2.19m | 9:49PM2.07m | 9:32AM2.11m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:55PM1.17m | 11:45AM0.23m | 11:57PM1.12m | 12:36PM0.11m | 00:48AM1.04m | 1:22PM0.04m | 1:34AM0.95m | 2:05PM0.03m | 2:17AM0.87m | 2:46PM0.08m | 2:59AM0.79m | 3:25PM0.18m | 3:41AM0.75m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | |
7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | 7:22 | |
mm | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | S 9 | SW 9 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 |
— | 1777 | 1269 | 652 | 192 | 39 | 35 | 189 | 22 | 173 | 144 | 33 | 35 | 270 | 217 | 181 | 133 | 177 | 159 | 135 | 95 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 8 | W 9 | SW 9 | E 9 | SW 10 | SW 10 | E 9 | ESE 11 | E 10 | E 11 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 |
— | — | 102 | 202 | 153 | 22 | 27 | 20 | 7 | 14 | 24 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | W 11 | E 9 | W 8 | W 7 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 11 | E 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | S 7 | SE 10 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 |
— | — | — | — | 7 | 37 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 4 | S 9 | — | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | — | S 3 | — | — | — | — |
23074 | 4863 | 1783 | 1027 | 603 | 431 | 320 | 14 | 210 | — | 223 | 116 | 113 | 71 | 69 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 622 | 601 | 619 | 619 | 619 | 624 | 822 | 624 | 619 | 624 | 4 | 4 | 77 | 77 | 609 | 77 | 0 | 29 | 27 | 0 | 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.
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