
Surf Forecasts:
Californias surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 12s period, N swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 41ft (12.5m), 14s period, NNW swell with 61,729 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Californias in the next 16 days are 12.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 13.0m 14s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 25ft (7.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 41ft (12.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Californias over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Californias. We’ve got a real mixed bag coming up over the next couple of weeks.
Right now, the swell is already showing up, but it’s a bit of a tease. Monday afternoon, we’ve got a clean 3-foot east swell pushing through with a very long 16-second period. The energy is light at 411, and with a cross-off breeze, it’s clean but the surf forecast is marginal. It’s a start, but not the main event.
The real action kicks off on Tuesday afternoon. That’s when we see a solid 4-foot east swell arrive, with a 17-second period and the combined energy ramping up to 1022. The best part? The wind is offshore from the ENE at 12 mph, keeping things clean. This is a standout for the week. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 87°, so that’s a nice bonus. Expect very good surf conditions.
Wednesday morning holds a little more size, with the swell hitting 6 feet from the east, but the wind swings cross-off from the NE, and the forecast is marginal. The energy is climbing to 1663, but it’s a bit messy. Wednesday afternoon gets bigger – 6 feet east swell, 18-second period, and a huge 2199 energy, but the wind cranks up to 19 mph from the NNE, making it cross-off and messy. The tide might be an issue.
Thursday morning pushes into proper territory: 12 feet east swell with an 18-second period, and the energy is a massive 8059. But the wind is a strong cross-off from the north at 25 mph, keeping it clean but punchy. That’s big, solid surf – only for experienced surfers. Thursday afternoon stays big, but the wind hits 31 mph from the north, and the conditions are poor. This is getting into kite-surfing territory.
Friday through Sunday is a write-off. Friday morning sees a 21-foot north swell with a short 11-second period, but a severe gale cross-shore at 47 mph makes it a total mess. Friday afternoon is even worse: 28-foot north swell, 12-second period, and storm-force cross-shore winds at 62 mph. Saturday is completely out of control with hurricane-force winds and massive, dangerous swell well over 20 feet. Sunday is a total blowout with onshore gales. Stay out of the water.
After that storm, we get a bit of a lull. Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th are small, blown out, and choppy. Not worth a paddle.
Then, on Wednesday the 12th, we get a small window of clean, fun waves. The swell drops to 5 feet from the west, with a 10-second period, and the wind is light and cross-off from the NE. The energy is modest at 484, but conditions are good. Thursday morning the 13th is still clean but much smaller, with 3 feet west swell and a short 8-second period.
From Friday the 14th onwards, the swell completely fades. We’re looking at tiny, inconsistent waves – 1 feet or less – with light winds. It’s a flat spell that stretches all the way through to the end of the forecast on Tuesday the 18th. There’s just nothing to get excited about.
So, the standout is definitely Tuesday afternoon, August 4th, with that clean 4-foot east groundswell and offshore wind. After that, if you’re experienced, Thursday morning August 6th offers big, clean 12-foot waves, but the wind is strong. Everything else is either a storm, a lull, or flat. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but we’ve got a little window of fun before the chaos.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 28°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Mon night, strong winds from the N by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 621mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 28°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (strong winds from the N on Thu afternoon, extremely windy from the NNW by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 16 | E 16 | E 18 | E 17 | E 17 | E 17 | E 18 | E 18 | E 18 | E 18 | E 18 | N 11 | N 12 | NNW 14 | N 13 | NW 12 | NNE 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | E 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
406 | 0 | 871 | 1009 | 1526 | 1663 | 2199 | 4925 | 7182 | 7465 | 9335 | 9720 | 22084 | 61729 | 12716 | 14418 | 339 | 0 | 0 | 97 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 10:15PM2.05m | 10:30AM1.94m | 10:49PM2.01m | 11:26AM1.80m | 11:29PM1.96m | 12:40PM1.64m | 00:20AM1.89m | 2:33PM1.55m | 1:33AM1.83m | 4:33PM1.62m | 3:07AM1.83m | 5:46PM1.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:00PM0.51m | 4:26AM0.63m | 4:37PM0.68m | 5:16AM0.63m | 5:17PM0.88m | 6:17AM0.64m | 6:08PM1.08m | 7:37AM0.65m | 7:25PM1.25m | 9:12AM0.60m | 9:22PM1.33m | 10:37AM0.47m | 10:58PM1.26m | |||||||
— | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | |
mm | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 11 | 16 | 31 | 201 | 80 | 71 | 92 | 117 | 65 | 13 |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 18 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | E 16 | E 18 | E 17 | E 17 | E 17 | E 18 | E 18 | E 18 | E 18 | E 18 | ENE 17 | ENE 16 | NE 15 | N 13 | NNE 16 | NNE 15 | — | — | E 14 |
406 | 516 | 871 | 1009 | 1526 | 1663 | 2199 | 4925 | 7182 | 7465 | 9335 | 8312 | 6139 | 12016 | 12716 | 733 | 339 | — | — | 97 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SW 7 | S 8 | NNE 5 | SE 8 | S 8 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | — | — | — | — |
1 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 28 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 234 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 10 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — |
7 | 11 | 4 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 144 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | N 4 | NNE 5 | — | — | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 8 | N 8 | N 10 | N 11 | N 12 | NNW 14 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 15 |
5 | 7 | 12 | — | — | 28 | 68 | 119 | 877 | 1505 | 3922 | 9720 | 22084 | 61729 | 11368 | 14418 | 23460 | 66316 | 68217 | 47251 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 609 | 609 | 860 | 733 | 609 | 1169 | 635 | 733 | 762 | 733 | 733 | 762 | 622 | 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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