Surf Forecasts:
Californias surf forecast from 12 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 14 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 13 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, E swell with 221 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 14 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s 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 Sunday (Jun 14) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 13) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 14th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 14th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 13th Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Californias over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 57mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SW by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 4 | E 5 | E 13 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | WNW 5 | NNE 8 | W 7 | W 8 | SW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | W 7 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | W 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 11 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 181 | 88 | 37 | 28 | 27 | 43 | 64 | 122 | 90 | 40 | 36 | 24 | 25 | 17 | 17 | 117 |
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-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 5:40PM1.81m | 5:02AM1.99m | 6:33PM1.91m | 5:48AM2.07m | 7:22PM1.97m | 6:33AM2.13m | 8:07PM2.00m | 7:17AM2.16m | 8:51PM2.00m | 8:03AM2.15m | 9:35PM1.97m | 8:50AM2.10m | 10:18PM1.93m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:03AM0.32m | 11:13PM0.93m | 11:53AM0.15m | 00:05AM0.94m | 12:40PM0.02m | 00:52AM0.94m | 1:26PM-0.06m | 1:38AM0.94m | 2:11PM-0.07m | 2:23AM0.93m | 2:56PM-0.02m | 3:09AM0.92m | 3:41PM0.09m | ||||||||
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 | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — |
 | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — |
mm | 1 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | 13 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 22 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SSW 7 | NNE 8 | SSW 7 | W 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | W 5 | W 5 | W 7 | W 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | W 9 |
| kJ | 33 | 18 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 88 | 37 | 75 | 27 | 59 | 64 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 8 | 21 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 117 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | SSE 6 | SW 8 | E 13 | E 13 | SSW 6 | S 6 | WNW 5 | E 7 | W 7 | SSW 7 | N 6 | N 5 | ENE 10 | W 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 4 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 11 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 28 | 4 | 43 | 41 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 18 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SSE 7 | S 6 | SE 10 | E 10 | E 16 | SW 7 | — | ENE 7 | SE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | E 10 | SSW 6 | E 9 |
| kJ | 8 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | 10 | 3 | 23 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 2 | ENE 4 | E 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | S 6 | SW 4 | — | WSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 20 | 83 | 173 | 181 | 21 | 12 | — | 176 | 93 | 55 | 122 | 90 | 40 | 36 | 24 | 25 | 17 | 17 | 26 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 667 | 793 | 706 | 846 | 601 | 601 | 11 | 601 | 0 | 68 | 63 | 63 | 601 | 619 | 63 | 609 | 609 | 63 | 77 | 77 | 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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