
Surf Forecasts:
Californias surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, W swell with 99 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Californias over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be honest right off the bat, this forecast for Californias is a tough one to swallow. We're looking at a long stretch of small, weak, and generally messy conditions. The water is a bit cooler than average for this time of year, sitting at 82°F.
The first week and a half is pretty much a write-off. From Saturday 18th July right through to the 28th, we're stuck with tiny waves, most of them under 3ft. The wind is a constant problem – onshore or cross-onshore – making it choppy and bumpy. The swell energy is next to nothing, reading between 61 and just 6 (weak energy). There's a brief moment of calm on the 23rd with glassy conditions, but the swell is a tiny 1ft. It's just not enough to get excited about. We're looking at a solid 10-day gap of poor surf.
The only glimmer of hope, and I mean the *only* one, comes right at the end of the forecast. On Wednesday morning, 29th July, we see a pulse of energy. A 4ft swell from the east with a 13-second period rolls in, bringing some moderate energy (602). The bad news is the wind is onshore from the west at 12 mph, which will ruin the face. But the swell has the right potential if the wind were to swing. That afternoon it drops to 3ft from the east-northeast with a 13-second period, and the energy eases (395). The wind is still messy, cross-onshore.
For a spot that needs a north swell to really work, this east pulse is the only thing on the cards. It's a long-shot, but it's the only shot. The rest of the window is flat, with the last few days of July and into August showing nothing but 0.7ft dribble and cross-shore winds.
If you're a beginner, stay away from the 29th, as 4ft might be a little punchy. For everyone else, this is a wait-and-see situation. The forecast can change, but right now, it's a tough run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 9 | W 7 | W 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
54 | 99 | 74 | 53 | 23 | 42 | 34 | 53 | 39 | 23 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 9 | 18 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 10:23PM2.04m | 10:17AM1.97m | 10:58PM1.99m | 11:06AM1.81m | 11:36PM1.93m | 12:03PM1.64m | 00:16AM1.86m | 1:20PM1.50m | 1:05AM1.79m | 3:13PM1.44m | 2:07AM1.74m | 5:07PM1.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:02PM0.33m | 4:25AM0.73m | 4:39PM0.51m | 5:13AM0.73m | 5:16PM0.71m | 6:06AM0.76m | 5:55PM0.91m | 7:09AM0.79m | 6:40PM1.09m | 8:26AM0.79m | 7:46PM1.24m | 9:49AM0.75m | 9:28PM1.33m | |||||||
— | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 9 | SW 7 | W 7 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
54 | 99 | 74 | 53 | 23 | 42 | 34 | 53 | 31 | 23 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 19 | 19 | 9 | 18 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | W 7 | ENE 9 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | ENE 10 | SW 7 | W 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 |
3 | 51 | 45 | 50 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 39 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 20 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ENE 9 | S 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | W 6 | W 6 | SE 9 | W 5 | SE 11 |
7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | — | — | — | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | — | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
40 | — | — | — | 44 | 59 | 38 | 48 | — | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 77 | 10 | 4 | 63 | 63 | 77 | 77 | 63 | 27 | 689 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 667 | 793 | 658 |
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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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