
Surf Forecasts:
Californias surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 11s period, ENE swell with 22 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Californias this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Californias in the next 16 days are 0.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Californias over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Californias.
Overall, it’s a pretty grim picture for the next week and a half. We’ve got a whole lot of nothing on the cards, with only tiny, weak swell and clean conditions but no real wave energy to speak of. From Wednesday the 22nd right through to the 2nd of August, the surf is basically flat or close to it. The combined wave energy is just a measly 22 at its best, so you’re looking at a long, dry spell. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real pulse of something interesting doesn’t show up until Monday the 3rd of August. We finally see some size, with a 6ft swell from the NE and a short period of 6 seconds, pushing the energy up to 245. It’s a messy, short-period windswell, but it’s surfable. The wind is offshore from the ENE at 12 mph, which will keep things clean. The afternoon gets even better, with the swell jumping to 8ft from the NNE, period 7 seconds, and energy climbing to 595. That’s a solid, punchy option for experienced surfers, and with gentle offshore winds, it’ll be well-shaped. Keep in mind, this is a beach-and-reef setup, so that short period will keep it a bit sectiony.
But the real standout – and I mean the only true standout in this whole 16-day window – is Tuesday the 4th of August. The morning shows a massive 39ft swell from the E with a very long 15-second period, and the energy is off the charts at 58328. Now, this is a monster. The wind is cross-off from the NE at 9 mph, and the conditions are clean. But I have to be honest with you, this is a reef break, and 39ft is only for absolute experts. For anyone else, it’s dangerous and basically unsurfable. The long period means it’ll be a proper groundswell, with long lulls and big, powerful sets. The afternoon completely shuts down, so it’s a one-shot deal.
After that, the swell drops back down to nothing. There’s a small, cleaner window on Thursday the 6th of August with a 2ft, 15-second E swell, energy at 299, and light offshore winds – a nice little clean-up set for the patient surfer, but nothing to get too excited about.
So, to sum it up: the best on offer is the 8ft NNE swell on Monday afternoon, which is a solid, fun day for experienced crew. The Tuesday morning 39ft is a once-in-a-blue-moon beast for the brave few, but it’s not for the average surfer.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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 6 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
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19 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 20 | 20 | 9 | 20 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:16AM1.86m | 1:20PM1.50m | 1:05AM1.79m | 3:13PM1.44m | 2:07AM1.74m | 5:07PM1.50m | 3:20AM1.72m | 6:11PM1.60m | 4:25AM1.74m | 6:48PM1.70m | 5:17AM1.79m | 7:16PM1.79m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:09AM0.79m | 6:40PM1.09m | 8:26AM0.79m | 7:46PM1.24m | 9:49AM0.75m | 9:28PM1.33m | 10:56AM0.66m | 11:01PM1.33m | 11:46AM0.56m | 11:59PM1.28m | 12:24PM0.47m | 00:37AM1.21m | |||||||
— | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
7:22 | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
19 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 20 | 20 | 9 | 20 | 9 | 9 | 107 | 132 | 108 | 69 | 66 | 96 | 81 | 82 | 82 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | W 6 | E 9 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | SE 9 | SE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SE 10 |
16 | 6 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 34 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | W 6 | ENE 11 | W 6 | W 5 | W 6 | SE 9 | SW 7 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 16 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SW 9 |
16 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 17 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 2 | — | ESE 2 | ESE 4 | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 7 | 32 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 27 | 32 | 63 | 63 | 17 | 17 | 63 | 689 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
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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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