Surf Forecasts:
Californias surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, E swell with 306 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Californias this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Californias in the next 16 days are 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 16s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Californias over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Californias over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a bit of a slow start. From Monday 27 July right through until Monday morning 3 August, there’s basically nothing worth paddling out for – flat, or tiny little windswell that’s just not doing anything. That’s a solid seven‑day lull, so if you’re itching, you’ll have to be patient.
The first real chance comes Monday afternoon 3 August. A small east swell bumps up to 2.6 ft with a 15‑second period – that’s proper groundswell, but it’s still only marginal. The wind is cross‑off from the north at 12 mph, so it’ll be clean, but the combined energy is only 286 (moderate). Not exactly firing, but at least there’s something to sit on.
Things start to build through Tuesday 4 August. The east swell gains a bit of size, 3.6 ft morning, 3.9 ft afternoon, with a 16‑ to 17‑second period. North wind stays cross‑off, clean. Energy jumps to 637 then 811 (moderate). Still not epic, but the tide might be a factor – the call is “marginal”.
Now here’s where it gets interesting. Wednesday 5 August morning – boom. The swell jumps to 5.2 ft from the east, period 18 seconds, and the wind swings to offshore from the northeast at 9 mph. That’s *gentle offshore and clean*. Combined energy hits 1561 (strong). The surf report says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers” – and that
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 28°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 28°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 13 | E 10 | N 6 | E 9 | N 6 | N 6 | W 4 | W 5 | W 6 | WNW 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 13 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:16PM1.79m | 5:59AM1.86m | 7:39PM1.87m | 6:36AM1.94m | 8:02PM1.93m | 7:11AM2.02m | 8:25PM1.99m | 7:46AM2.08m | 8:49PM2.03m | 8:23AM2.11m | 9:15PM2.06m | 9:02AM2.11m | 9:44PM2.06m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:37AM1.21m | 12:56PM0.39m | 1:09AM1.13m | 1:25PM0.32m | 1:37AM1.03m | 1:54PM0.28m | 2:05AM0.93m | 2:23PM0.27m | 2:35AM0.83m | 2:54PM0.31m | 3:08AM0.74m | 3:26PM0.39m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | N 6 | SW 8 | SW 8 | W 4 | W 5 | W 6 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | 20 | 11 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 8 | ESE 5 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | E 10 | N 6 | SW 8 | N 6 | N 6 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | ESE 16 |
| kJ | 27 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 86 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | S 7 | SW 8 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | S 7 | E 13 | SE 9 | SE 10 | E 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | N 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 8 |
| kJ | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 3 | — | ESE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | W 3 | WNW 4 | N 5 | NNW 2 | N 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 822 | 658 | 77 | 77 | 701 | 706 | 667 | 767 | 1000 | 1384 | 863 | 1992 | 1451 | 658 | 658 | 822 | 24 |
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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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