Californias Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.35° N 127.75° E

Californias Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Californias sea temperature is
29.2° C
0.2° 

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


Californias surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, WNW swell with 77 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s 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 11) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s 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 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Tue 11th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf12PM (Tue 11th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 13th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer.

Well, I gotta be straight with you – this 16-day window is a tough one. The only break that’s even on the radar for the whole run is Californias, and honestly, it’s not looking like a prime time to be out there. This is a reef setup, pretty exposed to the north, and it’s a fairly consistent spot, but the whole forecast period is a real struggle for quality surf.

We kick off on Tuesday, 11th of August, with a tiny bit of energy. There’s a 2ft swell from the east, with a long period of 12 seconds, which is a proper groundswell. The combined energy is weak (91), and the water temp is a warm 85°, which is about average for this time of year. The wind is a cross-off from the southeast, but it’s a risk of thunderstorms morning, so conditions are ordinary. It’s a surfable wave but nothing to write home about.

The rest of the week and into the next is a real grind. The swell stays tiny, barely cracking 2ft, and the wind is all over the place – cross, cross-off, glassy – but it’s just not enough push. The whole run from Wednesday 12th through to Sunday 16th has zero scores above a 1, and most days are rated as poor surf. The energy is weak, often in the 20s and 30s. There’s a moment of glass on Wednesday afternoon, 12th August, with a tiny 1ft wave, but it’s just not enough.

From Monday 17th August right through to the end of the window on Wednesday 26th, it’s a long, dry spell. The swell flatlines completely for days on end, with no wave height recorded and zero energy. The wind is mostly offshore or cross-off, but with no swell, it’s just a waste. The 23rd of August has a sniff of a 0.3ft easterly swell with a 13-second period, but the wind is a strong 25 mph offshore, which is hard to paddle into. The energy is a pathetic 4.

So, what’s the best of a bad bunch? Honestly, there’s no standout here. The only time you might get a half-decent paddle is Tuesday morning, 11th of August, on that 2ft east swell. The long period means it’ll have some shape, and the cross-off wind is okay, but it’s for advanced surfers only given the reef. Don’t expect any crowds, because nobody is going to be out for this.

This is a classic case of a blank run for this area. It’s a tough stretch, but forecasts can change, so keep your eyes peeled.

Stay tuned, Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
11
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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12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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46
59
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25
52
15
42
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35
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33
19
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20
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
10
SSE
10
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10
S
10
N
5
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5
NW
20
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High Tide
7:10PM2.00m
6:28AM2.16m
7:43PM2.07m
7:14AM2.24m
8:13PM2.13m
7:57AM2.27m
8:42PM2.15m
8:37AM2.24m
9:11PM2.15m
9:15AM2.15m
9:39PM2.13m
9:54AM2.02m
10:07PM2.08m
Low Tide
12:31PM0.21m
00:45AM0.97m
1:14PM0.15m
1:25AM0.82m
1:52PM0.15m
2:03AM0.69m
2:27PM0.21m
2:39AM0.60m
3:00PM0.32m
3:15AM0.54m
3:31PM0.46m
3:52AM0.54m
4:00PM0.62m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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