Surf Forecasts:
Californias surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, W swell with 52 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Californias this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Californias in the next 16 days are 0.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Californias over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Right now, we’ve got a pretty flat spell on our hands – no real surf to speak of for the first couple of weeks. The little bumps that do show up are tiny and messy, not worth paddling out for. From July 14th right through to about July 21st, it’s a struggle – weak 0.7ft to 1ft waves with poor surf quality, onshore winds, and combined swell energy barely cracking double digits. Not much to get excited about, but the wind does start cleaning up around the 21st.
Now, towards the end of the month, things start to look a little more promising. On July 27th Monday morning through the 29th, Californias starts seeing clean conditions with offshore winds from the east. The swell stays small – 0.7ft to 1.0ft from the east (optimum direction is north), so it’s not a standout by any means. The period climbs to 13 seconds on the 27th and 28th, which is a long-period groundswell, meaning longer gaps between sets and cleaner shaped waves, but at this size it’s still a mellow session. Combined energy sits around 13-32 (weak), but the glassy offshore breeze on the 28th morning (light air from the ENE) is a treat. Crowds are a factor here – they’re often around, so you might have some company on those tiny clean waves. Water temp is about average for the time of year.
Honestly, the best on offer is probably the morning of July 28th at Californias – tiny 1.0ft east swell at 13 seconds, glassy conditions, and light offshore wind. It’s not a classic, but it’s the cleanest window in an otherwise quiet forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Mon 20 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 9 | E 9 | SW 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
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 kJ | 5 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 27 | 23 | 47 | 15 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:27AM2.15m | 8:01PM2.04m | 7:16AM2.21m | 8:39PM2.07m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:48AM1.04m | 1:22PM0.04m | 1:34AM0.95m | 2:05PM0.03m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — |
 | 7:23 | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 |
Feels °C | 30 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SW 9 | S 7 | ESE 11 | SW 10 | E 9 | SW 9 | E 10 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 |
| kJ | 155 | 122 | 68 | 83 | 9 | 22 | 115 | 7 | 70 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 27 | 23 | 47 | 15 | 18 | 187 | 125 | 101 | 98 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 10 | S 8 | E 9 | S 8 | E 9 | SSW 10 | E 9 | SE 10 | E 10 | SW 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 54 | 31 | 76 | 35 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 8 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSW 10 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 5 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 5 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 10 | SW 10 | — | SW 10 | W 4 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 6 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 6 | SSW 8 | — | — | SSE 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 163 | 136 | — | 110 | 6 | 84 | 115 | 65 | 90 | 128 | 125 | 128 | 136 | 117 | — | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 4 | 77 | 77 | 601 | 601 | 601 | 609 | 701 | 609 | 667 | 658 | 77 | 658 | 1450 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 4 | 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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