Surf Forecasts:
Californias surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, E swell with 35 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Californias this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Californias in the next 16 days are 0.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 7.5m 18s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Californias over the next 16 days.
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Alright, folks, Rusty here. Looking at the next 16 days for Californias, it’s a bummer to start. The first week is dead flat from Monday 6th July all the way through to Monday 13th July—nothing worth your time. Water temp is about 82°, pretty normal for this time of year.
The first real sniff of waves shows up on Tuesday 14th July afternoon: a 5ft swell from the NNE with an 8‑second period, cross‑offshore wind, and marginal conditions. Moderate energy (339). Not great. Wednesday 15th July morning is a little cleaner—4ft from the north, 9‑second period, light cross‑offshore breeze, moderate energy (234)—still just ordinary.
Then another quiet stretch until Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st July. That’s your best bet. Monday morning brings 3ft from the east, 10‑second period, clean offshore ENE winds at 6 mph, moderate energy (179). Tuesday is similar: 3ft east, 10‑second period, light cross‑offshore breeze. The swell direction isn’t dead on for this reef—it likes north—but the offshore wind will clean it up. Crowds are often here, so expect company. This is an advanced break, so not for beginners. It’s not pumping, but it’s the best this outlook’s got.
Honestly, a long flat spell with only a couple of tiny windows. Don’t get your hopes up. Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 28°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ESE on Fri night, moderate winds from the SE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 17 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | SE 18 | SE 18 | SE 17 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 18 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | S 18 | S 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 11 | SSE 11 | E 7 |
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 kJ | 0 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 3:33AM1.89m | 5:40PM1.76m | 4:38AM1.97m | 6:35PM1.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:09PM0.59m | 5:52AM0.81m | 5:59PM0.76m | 6:59AM0.76m | 6:58PM0.94m | 8:16AM0.67m | 8:13PM1.08m | 9:35AM0.55m | 9:38PM1.16m | 10:45AM0.39m | 10:55PM1.17m | 11:45AM0.23m | 11:57PM1.12m | ||||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 8 | — | 3 | 8 | 18 | 19 | 26 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 16 | ESE 17 | SE 18 | SE 18 | SE 17 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 18 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | S 18 | S 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 11 | SSE 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | 18 | 29 | 180 | 198 | 436 | 919 | 2720 | 3183 | 4484 | 5368 | 5928 | 10520 | 18526 | 13459 | 15012 | 13805 | 3573 | 2424 | 688 | 622 | 432 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | ESE 16 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | — | — | — | S 18 | S 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 12 | 102 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 11 | — | — | — | 160 | 404 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 634 | 350 | 173 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 17 | SW 9 | SW 8 | ESE 18 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 14 | E 7 |
| kJ | 57 | 12 | 11 | 120 | 11 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 35 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | ESE 5 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1202 | 2095 | 617 | 3314 | 1688 | 74 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 619 | 601 | 762 | 863 | 609 | 744 | 744 | 744 | 744 | 744 | 657 | 635 | 4 | 4 |
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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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