
Surf Forecasts:
Californias surf forecast from 22 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 29 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, N swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 28 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, N swell with 1,251 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 29 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s 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 (Oct 29) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be 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 Wednesday (Oct 28) 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 5.0m 16s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 29th Oct) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 29th Oct) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 28th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Californias over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 58mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the N by Tue afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | E 8 | N 8 | N 8 | SSW 15 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 13 | NE 10 | NE 9 | ESE 9 | W 7 | W 7 | N 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1030 | 830 | 111 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 38 | 21 | 9 | 332 | 954 | 1242 | 1162 | 932 | 694 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 5:00PM1.78m | 5:05AM1.74m | 5:30PM1.88m | 5:50AM1.89m | 5:59PM1.97m | 6:32AM2.00m | 6:28PM2.05m | 7:12AM2.07m | 6:58PM2.10m | 7:54AM2.09m | 7:30PM2.13m | 8:36AM2.05m | 8:04PM2.13m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:10PM0.77m | 11:16AM0.60m | 11:43PM0.56m | 11:55AM0.57m | 00:17AM0.36m | 12:32PM0.57m | 00:51AM0.19m | 1:07PM0.60m | 1:28AM0.06m | 1:41PM0.67m | 2:06AM-0.01m | 2:17PM0.76m | 2:47AM-0.01m | |||||||
— | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
5:54 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:50 | — | |
mm | 19 | 23 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | N 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 15 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | N 9 |
4164 | 3207 | 111 | 3418 | 6453 | 1474 | 959 | 1510 | 515 | 341 | 119 | 179 | 186 | 163 | 90 | 65 | 46 | 27 | 27 | 694 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | NE 10 | ESE 9 | SW 9 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | ESE 9 |
324 | 277 | — | 33 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 82 | 95 | 38 | 21 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 28 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | NE 9 | S 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | N 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | S 6 | — | NE 10 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 41 | 28 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | E 8 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | ESE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | NW 3 | NNW 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | N 9 | N 9 | ENE 6 |
1030 | 830 | 7904 | 9249 | 990 | 1902 | 1525 | 604 | 416 | 110 | — | — | — | 9 | 332 | 954 | 1242 | 1162 | 932 | 32 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 657 | 657 | 657 | 744 | 657 | 621 | 619 | 601 | 601 | 609 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 27 | 667 | 683 | 658 | 657 | 998 | 0 |
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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.
Californias is 5 km (3 miles) from Misato. If you plan a holiday in Okinawa, look for hotels and other accommodation in Misato. Misato has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










