
Surf Forecasts:
Californias surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, N swell with 1,056 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with N 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Californias over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cooking for Californias.
To be straight with you, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and ordinary overall. The window doesn’t really open with anything rideable until Monday the 7th, and even then it’s a tough call. The first day has a stormy setup with a thunderstorm risk and a fresh 19 mph northerly breeze, making for a messy 8 ft swell from the north. That’s a decent size, but the wind is cross-offshore, and the wave energy sits in the moderate range (817). It’s clean in the morning but the surf is marginal—definitely not one to get excited about, especially if you’re a beginner. That 8 ft is pushing the limits for less experienced paddlers.
From there, it’s a slow decline. Tuesday and Wednesday see the swell dropping under 7 ft, with moderate to fresh cross-shore breezes keeping things choppy. By Thursday morning it’s down to just 3 ft from the north, and the energy weakens to 117—barely a pulse. Late Thursday afternoon finally offers a glimmer: lighter east-northeast winds going offshore, with a 4 ft north swell. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild. That afternoon session on Thursday the 10th is about the only real chance to get a few average waves in clean-ish conditions before it fades again.
Heading into the second week, it’s mostly small and weak. Friday the 11th through Sunday the 13th is poor, with only tiny 1.0 ft to 3 ft swells and moderate breezes. The real standout? If you’re desperate, Saturday the 19th morning has a light offshore breeze from the east and a tiny 2 ft swell—gentle offshore and clean, but honestly, it’s a knee-high dribble. The combined energy on that one is a paltry 50. Not worth the drive unless you’re really itching.
Overall, there’s no true stand-out session across the full 16 days. The best bet is Thursday the 10th afternoon, when that 4 ft north swell meets a genuine offshore wind. It’s clean, but the waves are average. For the rest, you’re looking at a long stretch of flatness, especially from the 12th onward. Gaps of several days with nothing rideable are common here when the north swell drops off. If you’re a regular, you know how it goes—forecasts can change, so keep an eye out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun night, min 26°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 9 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | E 14 | E 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1133 | 805 | 488 | 494 | 414 | 542 | 365 | 263 | 203 | 106 | 103 | 251 | 215 | 153 | 90 | 58 | 48 | 36 | 36 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 3:05AM1.74m | 5:34PM1.77m | 4:36AM1.86m | 6:12PM1.90m | 5:37AM2.01m | 6:43PM2.00m | 6:26AM2.14m | 7:12PM2.08m | 7:08AM2.21m | 7:38PM2.13m | 7:46AM2.23m | 8:04PM2.16m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:37PM1.34m | 10:29AM0.52m | 11:02PM1.18m | 11:31AM0.41m | 11:53PM0.98m | 12:17PM0.33m | 00:33AM0.78m | 12:56PM0.30m | 1:08AM0.61m | 1:30PM0.32m | 1:42AM0.47m | 2:01PM0.39m | 2:15AM0.39m | ||||||
— | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
6:44 | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | |
mm | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | S 9 | SSW 8 | ENE 9 | SW 8 | ENE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | SE 10 | SSE 10 |
25 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 106 | 103 | 251 | 215 | 153 | 90 | 58 | 48 | 234 | 157 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 8 | NE 8 | S 8 | SW 9 | ENE 9 | ESE 10 | S 7 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 15 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | SSE 11 | N 8 | N 7 |
7 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 65 | 29 | 25 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SW 8 | N 11 | S 9 | E 8 | SSW 8 | NE 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SE 10 | NNW 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | S 7 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 |
6 | 3 | 37 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 19 | 35 | 36 | 36 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 9 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 2 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 |
1133 | 805 | 488 | 494 | 414 | 542 | 365 | 263 | 203 | — | 8 | 4 | 1 | 122 | 136 | 122 | 140 | 24 | 34 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 733 | 657 | 657 | 609 | 657 | 754 | 609 | 657 | 763 | 609 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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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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