Surf Forecasts:
Californias surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, NE swell with 31 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Californias this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Californias in the next 16 days are 0.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 6.0m 16s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Californias over the next 16 days.
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Alright, it's Rusty here. Let's talk about what's coming up for Californias.
Honestly, mate, this forecast window is a tough one to call. The opening days are flat and messy, and while the wind does clean up eventually, the swell just isn't showing any real power for a paddle surfer. We’re looking at a long gap of weak energy with the combined swell energy sitting at a paltry (3) on the 4th of July and topping out at only (19) on the 5th. That’s not enough to get excited about.
The 4th of July itself is a write-off. We've got a tiny 1.0ft to 1ft swell from the WSW with a pathetic 4-second period, right under onshore wind. It’s just bumpy and weak. Sunday the 5th isn't any better, with a bit of cross-onshore chop and the swell barely hitting 2ft.
There is a brief, wonderful moment on the morning of Tuesday the 7th. The wind drops to glassy, dead calm. The wave energy is still only (9), with a poor 1ft swell from the West at 6 seconds. It’s not surf you'd paddle for, but if you had a longboard and the patience to hunt for a knee-high ripple, it'd be the cleanest option in the whole 16 days.
From Wednesday the 8th through to the 19th of July, the wind is offshore or clean for the most part. That's the good news. The bad news is there's zero to 1ft of swell. The combined energy figures stay in the single digits or low teens, like (7), (8), or (17). That is just not enough oomph to break a reef properly. This setup is almost perfect for a kite session though—clean, steady wind, and no waves to worry about. For a surfer with a board, it’s a frustrating blank run. This stretch of no real surf lasts for over a week straight.
To be brutally honest, there isn't a standout session in this entire outlook. The water temp is about average for the time of year. I’d suggest marking this one as a 'recovery and repair' window for your equipment. Forecasts can change, but as it stands, leave the boards at home.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the ENE by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Fri 10 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | ESE 17 | W 6 | SE 18 | SE 18 | SE 17 | SE 17 | SE 17 | SE 17 | SSE 17 | SSE 17 |
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 kJ | 0 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:47PM1.92m | 9:07AM1.97m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:26AM0.95m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — |
 | 7:24 | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | WSW 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 17 | ESE 18 | SE 18 | SE 18 | SE 17 | SE 17 | SE 17 | SE 17 | SSE 17 | SSE 17 |
| kJ | 24 | 25 | 14 | 8 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 173 | 195 | 594 | 1480 | 3040 | 3620 | 4138 | 5389 | 6137 | 5662 | 11892 | 11983 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | S 7 | S 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SW 9 | SE 16 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 63 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 9 | — | — | — | — | 418 | 2238 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SW 8 | SW 8 | W 6 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | ESE 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SE 18 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 80 | 11 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 77 | 77 | 77 | 683 | 706 | 685 | 846 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 601 | 0 | 609 | 863 | 609 | 657 | 1000 |
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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).
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