Surf Forecasts:
Californias surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 19s period, E swell with 11,715 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s 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 04) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. 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 4.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Californias over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Look, I'm gonna be straight with you – this outlook for Californias is a bit of a bummer for a while. We're looking at a solid week of nothing but flat, poor surf conditions. The combined energy is a measly zero or tiny double-digit numbers for days. You'll be staring at a glassy lake from the 30th of July right through to the 3rd of August. There's a long gap here with no real surf recommendations.
The first real sign of life hits on Tuesday, the 4th of August. The morning brings a clean 5ft east swell with a very long period of 18 seconds and moderate energy (1224). The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the north. By the afternoon, it's up to 5ft with even more energy (1555). This is a groundswell, so it'll be well-shaped, but that long period means it might be a bit too straight at this beach. The water temp is sitting at a balmy 86°, which is a bit warmer than usual for this time of year.
Wednesday, the 5th of August, is the best bet in the whole run. The morning sees a clean 7ft east swell, still with that 18-second period, and the energy is getting strong at 2946. The wind is a clean cross-off from the north-northeast. This is solid, powerful surf. It's getting into the "too big for beginners" range, but for the experienced crew, it's game on. The afternoon pushes up to 8ft with even more energy (3726), still clean. This is the standout.
After that, it all goes pear-shaped. Thursday the 6th of August turns into a complete mess with hurricane-force winds, building to a massive 23ft swell on the 7th, which is far too big and dangerous. The whole second week drops right back off into small, junky waves with poor conditions and storm risks. The mornings of the 12th and 13th of August offer a little glimmer of hope with a clean 3ft to 3ft east swell and gentle offshore winds, but the energy is weak and overall it's nothing to write home about. So, get on it on the 4th and 5th, or you're out of luck.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 28°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | ESE 9 | E 13 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 19 | E 9 | ESE 16 | W 4 | E 16 | E 18 | E 18 | E 18 | E 18 | E 18 | E 18 | E 19 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 29 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 733 | 1224 | 1555 | 2249 | 2946 | 3726 | 6265 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:25PM1.99m | 7:46AM2.08m | 8:49PM2.03m | 8:23AM2.11m | 9:15PM2.06m | 9:02AM2.11m | 9:44PM2.06m | 9:44AM2.05m | 10:15PM2.05m | 10:30AM1.94m | 10:49PM2.01m | 11:26AM1.80m | 11:29PM1.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:54PM0.28m | 2:05AM0.93m | 2:23PM0.27m | 2:35AM0.83m | 2:54PM0.31m | 3:08AM0.74m | 3:26PM0.39m | 3:45AM0.67m | 4:00PM0.51m | 4:26AM0.63m | 4:37PM0.68m | 5:16AM0.63m | 5:17PM0.88m | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | E 16 | E 17 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | E 16 | E 18 | E 18 | E 18 | E 18 | E 18 | E 18 | E 19 |
| kJ | 8 | 17 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 151 | 259 | 300 | 529 | 733 | 1224 | 1555 | 2249 | 2946 | 3726 | 6265 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 9 | E 9 | E 19 | E 9 | WSW 7 | W 4 | SW 7 | W 7 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 10 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 29 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 24 | 21 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | S 7 | E 13 | E 10 | E 9 | SE 9 | — | E 9 | E 18 | SW 8 | SE 9 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | SE 9 | SE 14 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 3 | — | 2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | NW 2 | NNW 4 | N 4 | N 3 | N 4 | N 4 | — | — | — | NNE 6 | NNE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 13 | — | — | — | 36 | 51 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 706 | 1000 | 77 | 767 | 863 | 990 | 1451 | 1024 | 658 | 17 | 27 | 12 | 657 | 27 | 0 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 32 | 733 | 609 |
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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).
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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