Surf Forecasts:
Californias surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, N swell with 643 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Californias in the next 16 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Californias over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what we’ve got on the cards for Californias.
Right now, things are looking pretty grim. There’s nothing worth paddling out for today or tomorrow morning, but hang tight – there is a window of decent surf coming up, starting Wednesday the 2nd.
Wednesday the 2nd is your first real chance. We’ve got a clean 4.6ft swell out of the East, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is blowing offshore from the ENE, which will keep the surface glassy. The combined swell energy is moderate at 336, and the conditions are set to be good. This is a solid pick for a Wednesday session – not huge, but clean and fun for intermediate surfers.
Thursday the 3rd turns nasty. A risk of thunderstorms and strong NW winds mess things up. The swell picks up a bit but it’s cross-off and then cross-on, making for poor surf. Skip it.
Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th are a write-off. Onshore winds, lumpy, choppy conditions. By Saturday afternoon though, there’s a glimmer with a 5.6ft N swell and offshore cross-off wind, but it’s still only marginal.
Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th are dominated by strong NNW and NW winds, creating poor, cross-shore chop. The swell period drops, and the combined energy stays moderate but messy. Not worth it.
Tuesday the 8th is small and wind-affected. Forget it.
Now, here comes a standout. Wednesday the 9th sees a decent 6.9ft to 7.2ft N swell roll in, but the cross-shore wind from the NNW keeps it from being clean. The combined energy is strong (918 to 1049), but the wind kills it for surfing. Not recommended.
Thursday the 10th morning: the wind shifts to cross-off from the N, and we get a clean 7.9ft swell from the NNW. This is for advanced surfers only – it's over 8ft in the afternoon. The break is a reef, so the long-period (8 sec) energy will produce punchy waves. Crowds are often here, so expect company. This is your best bet in the first week, but it’s big.
Then we get a nice run. Friday the 11th morning: offshore ENE wind, clean, 5.9ft NNW swell with a 9-second period. The combined energy is moderate (576). This is a winner – smaller than Thursday, but glassy and well-shaped. Afternoon stays clean with gentle offshore NE breeze.
Saturday the 12th is mixed. Morning has a small 3.6ft N swell, afternoon sees a big spike to 7.5ft from the E with strong energy (1315), but there’s a risk of thunderstorms and cross-off wind. Marginal.
Sunday the 13th morning is the real standout of the whole outlook. Offshore ENE wind, 5.6ft E swell, 10-second period, and the wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions.” The combined energy is moderate (681). The wind is light, the waves will be clean and lined up. This is the day to mark on your calendar. Crowds are possible, but with this quality, it’ll be worth it.
After that, the surf fades. Monday the 14th is poor, with onshore NW winds and small swell. Tuesday the 15th afternoon sees a 5.9ft E swell with a very long 14-second period, but the wind is cross-off and the conditions are only marginal. Long-period swells like that can be tricky on a reef – they’ll hold up better for point breaks, but here it might be a bit too straight. Still, if you’re an expert, it could be fun.
Wednesday the 16th is clean but small, and by Thursday the 17th, the cross-shore wind returns and the quality drops.
Overall, the best on offer is Sunday the 13th morning – clean, offshore, and a solid 5.6ft E swell. Second best is Friday the 11th morning. Thursday the 10th is big and clean, but for experts only.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 14 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
15 | 318 | 320 | 0 | 408 | 358 | 178 | 298 | 251 | 205 | 436 | 541 | 541 | 643 | 561 | 369 | 319 | 228 | 120 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:36PM2.12m | 10:17AM1.97m | 10:08PM2.07m | 11:11AM1.79m | 10:46PM1.98m | 12:27PM1.61m | 11:36PM1.86m | 2:36PM1.53m | 1:00AM1.75m | 4:38PM1.63m | 3:05AM1.74m | 5:34PM1.77m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:00AM0.41m | 4:07PM0.80m | 4:48AM0.46m | 4:45PM1.00m | 5:47AM0.54m | 5:33PM1.19m | 7:11AM0.62m | 7:06PM1.35m | 8:59AM0.62m | 9:37PM1.34m | 10:29AM0.52m | 11:02PM1.18m | |||||||
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
6:49 | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | ESE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 11 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 8 | NW 8 | W 7 |
79 | 120 | 120 | 643 | 408 | 358 | 242 | 298 | 251 | 205 | 436 | 541 | 541 | 643 | 561 | 369 | 112 | 145 | 120 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 13 | E 12 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 12 | E 10 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | NW 7 | E 8 | W 7 | E 11 |
15 | 13 | 12 | 120 | 157 | 228 | 123 | 192 | 96 | 86 | 124 | 92 | 36 | 34 | 38 | 183 | 12 | 111 | 116 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | E 16 | — | — | S 9 | SSW 8 | N 10 | E 9 | S 9 | SW 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | E 9 | S 8 | S 8 | N 8 | N 9 |
1 | 5 | — | — | 6 | 21 | 18 | 43 | 59 | 54 | 15 | 15 | 26 | 11 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 49 | 57 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | NW 7 | — | N 9 | — | — | NW 6 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | — |
602 | 318 | 320 | 111 | 119 | 159 | 178 | — | — | 47 | — | 287 | — | — | 39 | — | 319 | 228 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 609 | 0 | 0 | 619 | 32 | 621 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 775 | 24 | 775 | 657 | 619 |
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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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