Surf Forecasts:
Californias surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, W swell with 76 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Californias over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee, surfers. Rusty here. Let’s talk about what we’ve got on the horizon for Californias.
Honestly, the next week and a half are pretty grim. We’re looking at a long, flat stretch starting now and dragging on through to the end of the month. From the 16th of July right through to the morning of the 30th of July, there’s just nothing doing. It’s a proper desert out there. The wind is mostly onshore or side-shore, the swells are tiny, and the combined energy is barely a whisper – we're talking values as low as 7 to 65 (weak to very weak). A couple of mornings around the 22nd and 23rd see a small, long-period pulse swell from the ENE, but it's only 0.7ft to 1ft. Not enough to get excited about, even if the cross-offshore breezes keep it clean. This kind of blank run isn't unusual for the area, so don't let it get you down.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Mark your calendars for the 30th of July, a Thursday morning. That’s the standout. We’ve got a solid 8ft swell rolling in from the west with a 12-second period. The combined energy jumps up dramatically to 1830 (strong wave energy). This is serious groundswell. It’s going to be big, and at that size, it’s strictly for experienced surfers only – beginners will want to sit this one out. The wind is a light offshore from the NNE, which will keep things clean. This is the one to point for. The afternoon of the 30th still has plenty of power with 7ft west swell, but the wind picks up, and the conditions look a bit more marginal.
The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there in that first week of July.
So, the long and short of it is: you’ve got a long wait for a short window. The morning of the 30th of July is the real deal, but it’s a big boy’s wave. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because things can change, but right now, that’s the only game in town.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wed 22 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | E 10 | W 9 | W 8 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 18 | 23 | 18 | 27 | 42 | 34 | 66 | 57 | 7 | 57 | 54 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 18 | 55 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:02AM2.23m | 9:14PM2.08m | 8:47AM2.19m | 9:49PM2.07m | 9:32AM2.11m | 10:23PM2.04m | 10:17AM1.97m | 10:58PM1.99m | 11:06AM1.81m | 11:36PM1.93m | 12:03PM1.64m | 00:16AM1.86m | 1:20PM1.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:17AM0.87m | 2:46PM0.08m | 2:59AM0.79m | 3:25PM0.18m | 3:41AM0.75m | 4:02PM0.33m | 4:25AM0.73m | 4:39PM0.51m | 5:13AM0.73m | 5:16PM0.71m | 6:06AM0.76m | 5:55PM0.91m | 7:09AM0.79m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — |
 | 7:23 | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | SE 8 | W 9 | W 8 | E 10 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 |
| kJ | 60 | 58 | 42 | 28 | 10 | 34 | 66 | 57 | 3 | 57 | 54 | 7 | 107 | 91 | 108 | 61 | 69 | 55 | 41 | 29 | 31 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 13 |
| kJ | 7 | 6 | 7 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 26 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 55 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | S 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 9 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | ENE 14 | S 7 |
| kJ | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 18 | 23 | 18 | 27 | 42 | 62 | 55 | 71 | 115 | 77 | 93 | 118 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 77 | 689 | 701 | 609 | 658 | 609 | 609 | 658 | 601 | 77 | 658 | 689 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 3 |
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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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