Californias Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.35° N 127.75° E

Californias Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Californias sea temperature is
30.2° C
1.3° 

Californias surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Californias surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 26ft (8.0m), 12s period, NNW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 44ft (13.5m), 14s period, NNW swell with 71,649 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period with E swell.

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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period. 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 13.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) 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 13.0m 14s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 4th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 7th Aug)26ft (8.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 7th Aug)44ft (13.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Californias over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m lookin’ at the next couple of weeks for our spot here.

First up, we’ve got a bit of a slow start, but things are about to get interesting. Monday the 3rd is just a teaser, with a small, clean 3ft easterly groundswell at 15 seconds. The wind is a light cross-offshore, and the water is a touch warmer than normal at 86°, so it’s a nice little session for the patient ones, but it’s not the main event.

The real action kicks off on Tuesday the 4th of August. The swell builds to 4ft from the east, and the period jumps to a very long 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and the combined energy is already solid (733). By Tuesday afternoon, we’re looking at 4ft, still from the east, with a 17-second period, and the wind swings offshore. That’s clean, lined-up waves. The energy is strong (1009), and this is the highlight of the early window. It’s a reef break, so it’ll handle that long-period energy well, but remember, that long gap between sets gives you time to paddle out.

Wednesday the 5th sees the swell push up to 6ft in the morning, still east, with an 18-second period. The energy is cranking hard (1974), but the wind picks up to a moderate breeze, so it’s not as perfect as Tuesday. It’s still surfable, but the quality dips a little. By afternoon, the swell is 7ft, and the wind is getting stronger, so it’s a bit more of a battle.

Thursday the 6th is where it gets big. The swell hits 12ft from the east, period still 18 seconds, and the energy is massive (8538). The wind is a strong cross-offshore in the morning, so it’s still clean, but this is getting into expert territory. It’s a heavy, powerful wave. By Thursday afternoon, the wind turns cross-shore and the swell is still 12ft, but the energy is even higher (9438). The wind is howling, and it’s not looking good for a paddle.

Then Friday the 7th, the swell explodes. The morning shows 26ft from the NNW, with a short 12-second period, and the wind is a storm-force cross-shore. The energy is insane (24983), but it’s a complete mess. This is not for surfing. This is for watching from the cliffs. The afternoon is even worse, with 38ft and hurricane-force winds. Absolutely dangerous.

Saturday the 8th is still huge, with 33ft onshore swell in the morning, but the wind drops to a gentle breeze. The problem is it’s onshore and the swell is massive. Still too big. By afternoon, the swell drops off a cliff to nothing, and the wind is cross-onshore. It’s a write-off.

From Sunday the 9th through to the end of the forecast, it’s a grim run. The swell drops to tiny 1.0ft, but the wind is relentless, with hurricane-force and violent storm-force winds. The energy is weak (42 to 67), and it’s just a windy, messy, dangerous stretch. There’s a few days of tiny, clean waves around the 13th and 14th, with 2ft to 2ft and glassy conditions, but it’s barely surfable. The energy is weak (56 to 82).

The best bet, without a doubt, is Tuesday the 4th of August, morning and afternoon, at Californias. That 4ft to 4ft east swell, with a 17 to 18-second period, and offshore wind, is the standout. It’s clean, it’s got power, and it’s a proper reef wave. The second best is the Monday morning of the 3rd, but it’s just a warm-up. Everything after the 6th is either too big, too windy, or too small. Hang in there, and keep an eye on the long-range for the 17th and 18th, where some cleaner, smaller east swell might show up, but it’s too far out to count on.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 28°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Mon night, fresh winds from the N by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 380mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 28°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (extremely windy from the NW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the W by Sat morning).

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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E
15
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E
16
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16
1.1
E
18
1.3
E
17
1.6
E
17
1.8
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18
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18
3.5
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18
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NNW
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NNW
14
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NW
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W
12
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SW
14
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SW
14
0.3
ENE
15
0.3
E
14
5
W
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
362
406
0
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1009
1543
1974
2746
5409
7782
8076
9298
18573
52275
49286
29199
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42
34
9780
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
20
N
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N
15
NE
15
NE
15
ENE
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NE
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NNE
30
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N
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NNW
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NNW
115
NW
65
N
15
W
25
S
80
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120
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110
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80
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Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
9:44AM2.05m
10:15PM2.05m
10:30AM1.94m
10:49PM2.01m
11:26AM1.80m
11:29PM1.96m
12:40PM1.64m
00:20AM1.89m
2:33PM1.55m
1:33AM1.83m
4:33PM1.62m
3:07AM1.83m
5:46PM1.76m
Low Tide
4:00PM0.51m
4:26AM0.63m
4:37PM0.68m
5:16AM0.63m
5:17PM0.88m
6:17AM0.64m
6:08PM1.08m
7:37AM0.65m
7:25PM1.25m
9:12AM0.60m
9:22PM1.33m
10:37AM0.47m
10:58PM1.26m
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Temp °C
30
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Feels °C
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25
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35
34
21
13
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23
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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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