Californias Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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