Surf Forecasts:
Californias surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, W swell with 32 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Californias this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Californias in the next 16 days are 0.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 6.5m 17s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Californias over the next 16 days.
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Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the table for Californias over the next couple of weeks.
To be brutally honest, it’s a pretty grim outlook. The forecast shows that across the entire 16-day window, there’s just no decent surf to get excited about. We’re looking at a long stretch of flat or near-flat conditions with poor surf quality flagged right the way through. The swell heights are tiny, mostly around 1 ft to 2 ft, and the period is short – in the 4 to 6 second range early on, which is just wind chop. The combined swell energy is weak, with most days showing values well under 100, struggling to get past 30 or 40.
Saturday the 4th kicks off with a tiny 1 ft from the WSW at a poor 4 seconds, only 6 energy, and a cross-on breeze that’ll mess up any chance of a ride. Sunday the 5th and Monday the 6th are pretty much the same story – 1 ft to 2 ft, short-period, messy cross-onshore winds. Absolutely nothing worth paddling for. Tuesday the 7th is a little cleaner with lighter winds, but the swell is still a weak 2 ft.
Even when the wind goes offshore or cross-offshore from the 8th onwards, it’s mostly flat, with no swell to work with. The water temp is sitting at 82°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, but that’s hardly a consolation when there are no waves.
There’s a slight flicker of life on Sunday the 12th, with a long-period groundswell of 2 ft from the west at 11 seconds, pushing the energy up to 133, which is moderate. But it’s still classified as poor surf conditions, and with that longer period and a beach/reef setup, it might break a bit too straight. Still, it’s the most energy we see all fortnight.
After that, it’s back to tiny 0.3 ft to 1 ft dribble with weak energy, and a lot of flat periods, right through to the 19th. For a spot that is fairly consistent, this is a seriously lean run. If you’re into kitesurfing, the stronger offshore winds from the 9th to the 11th might be more interesting, but for a surfer, this is a write-off.
Stay patient – forecasts can change.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the E by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 4 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | SE 18 | NW 7 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | S 17 | SSE 13 |
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 kJ | 6 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 11 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:20PM1.92m | 9:53AM1.91m | 10:56PM1.91m | 10:45AM1.83m | 11:37PM1.88m | 11:48AM1.72m | 00:24AM1.86m | 1:09PM1.62m | 1:19AM1.84m | 2:50PM1.59m | 2:25AM1.85m | 4:27PM1.65m | 3:33AM1.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:47PM0.34m | 4:08AM0.90m | 4:26PM0.44m | 4:56AM0.85m | 5:09PM0.59m | 5:52AM0.81m | 5:59PM0.76m | 6:59AM0.76m | 6:58PM0.94m | 8:16AM0.67m | 8:13PM1.08m | 9:35AM0.55m | 9:38PM1.16m | 10:45AM0.39m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 |
 | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | 7:24 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 17 | ESE 18 | SE 18 | SE 18 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | — | — | SW 16 |
| kJ | 14 | 6 | 7 | 19 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 180 | 273 | 594 | 1497 | 2973 | 3620 | 5006 | 5105 | 5849 | 10179 | 18736 | — | — | 5998 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SW 9 | ESE 16 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | — | — | — | S 18 | SSE 18 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 102 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 11 | — | — | — | 160 | 528 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 9 | SW 9 | ESE 17 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 57 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | E 5 | — | SSE 18 | S 17 | SSE 13 |
| kJ | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | — | — | — | 99 | — | 22272 | 23538 | 6777 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 77 | 685 | 706 | 742 | 742 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 635 | 0 | 609 | 863 | 609 | 744 | 1049 | 657 | 657 |
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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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