Surf Forecasts:
Californias surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period, W swell with 29 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Californias this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Californias in the next 16 days are 0.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 6.5m 18s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Californias over the next 16 days.
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Alright, let me tell you how things are shaping up for Californias. I gotta be straight with you – it's been a tough stretch and it's gonna stay that way for a good while.
Right now, we're looking at a long, dry spell with no real waves to speak of. From Monday the 6th of July all the way through to the morning of Friday the 17th, there's just nothing doing. We get a few tiny bumps here and there, but nothing that's worth paddling out for. The wind is all over the place too – we've got strong offshore breezes with gusts up to 31 mph through the middle of the week, and then it swings around to the southeast with some stormy weather on the horizon. It's just not happening.
Finally, on Friday the 17th of July, we start to see a little pulse of life. The afternoon brings a small surge from the east at 2 ft, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy of all swells directed here is weak at 67, and the wind is cross-offshore from the ESE, keeping things clean. It's surfable, but very ordinary. Water temps are sitting around 82 °, which is about average for this time of year, so no complaints there.
The real standout in this whole outlook is Monday the 20th of July. The morning is your best bet. We've got a clean 3 ft swell from the ENE, and the period bumps up to 13 seconds, giving the waves a bit of push. The combined energy hits a moderate 238, which is the strongest we'll see for the whole stretch. Wind is a solid offshore from the ENE at 16 mph, keeping the face clean and lined up. This is a reef break that is fairly consistent and works best with a northerly swell direction. It's an advanced wave, and with a moderate offshore wind and clean conditions, it'll be the pick of the week. Just know that crowds are likely here.
Tuesday the 21st of July still has some push, with 2 ft from the same direction and moderate combined energy around 111, but the wind picks up to 19 mph fresh offshore, which could start to make things a bit more challenging. Still, it's rideable for the experienced crew.
After that, the energy quickly drops off again. So, if you're hanging for a wave, your only real window is that Monday the 20th. It's been a quiet run and it doesn't look like it's changing anytime soon.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NE by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 28°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the ESE on Fri night, moderate winds from the SSE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | SE 17 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | S 16 | SSE 13 | SW 14 | SW 12 | S 11 | ESE 7 |
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 kJ | 18 | 29 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:45AM1.83m | 11:37PM1.88m | 11:48AM1.72m | 00:24AM1.86m | 1:09PM1.62m | 1:19AM1.84m | 2:50PM1.59m | 2:25AM1.85m | 4:27PM1.65m | 3:33AM1.89m | 5:40PM1.76m | 4:38AM1.97m | 6:35PM1.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:09PM0.59m | 5:52AM0.81m | 5:59PM0.76m | 6:59AM0.76m | 6:58PM0.94m | 8:16AM0.67m | 8:13PM1.08m | 9:35AM0.55m | 9:38PM1.16m | 10:45AM0.39m | 10:55PM1.17m | 11:45AM0.23m | 11:57PM1.12m | ||||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 24 |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | W 6 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 16 | ESE 17 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | SE 17 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | — | — | S 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | 12 | 29 | 180 | 198 | 436 | 848 | 2490 | 3417 | 3831 | 5662 | 5757 | 13735 | 18944 | — | — | 7158 | 3281 | 3253 | 701 | 517 | 288 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 17 | ESE 16 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | SE 18 | — | SE 18 | — | S 18 | — | — | — | — | SSW 17 | — | — | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 57 | 102 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 11 | 49 | — | 80 | — | 399 | — | — | — | — | 5404 | — | — | 860 | 403 | 122 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SW 9 | SW 8 | ESE 18 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 10 |
| kJ | 14 | 12 | 11 | 120 | 11 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 32 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | SE 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22228 | 26372 | 1762 | 3870 | 1833 | 214 | 95 | 482 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 657 | 621 | 0 | 863 | 863 | 609 | 744 | 744 | 744 | 744 | 990 | 744 | 624 | 619 | 4 |
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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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