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Californias surfForecast / Okinawa / Japan
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Californias surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Californias sea temperature is
25.7° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Californias surf forecast from 2 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 8 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, N swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 2 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, WNW swell with 1,415 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 8 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with N 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 Monday (Jun 08) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Californias in the next 16 days are 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 07) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Mon 8th Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Mon 8th Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Californias over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Tue morning, light winds from the SSW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the SSW by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
W 8 | WNW 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | SW 5 | SW 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | N 5 | SSE 5 | ENE 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NNW 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | |
1587 | 1093 | 417 | 189 | 140 | 54 | 25 | 25 | 52 | 33 | 34 | 20 | 4 | 69 | 17 | 45 | 44 | 45 | 72 | 94 | 38 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | |
High Tide | 8:58PM1.76m | 7:55AM1.91m | 9:31PM1.75m | 8:29AM1.88m | 10:08PM1.74m | 9:09AM1.83m | 10:49PM1.72m | 9:56AM1.75m | 11:37PM1.71m | 10:55AM1.66m | 00:31AM1.70m | 12:13PM1.57m | 1:30AM1.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:18PM0.19m | 2:16AM1.03m | 2:49PM0.21m | 2:51AM1.04m | 3:24PM0.26m | 3:32AM1.04m | 4:03PM0.33m | 4:21AM1.04m | 4:49PM0.43m | 5:22AM1.03m | 5:43PM0.55m | 6:35AM0.97m | 6:46PM0.68m | ||||||||
5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | |
— | 7:16 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:20 | — | |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 4 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
25 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | W 6 | W 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 10 | NNE 6 | NE 13 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | N 8 | N 7 |
253 | 137 | 417 | 189 | 140 | 54 | 25 | 14 | 3 | 33 | 34 | 58 | 76 | 267 | 4 | 45 | 138 | 110 | 69 | 94 | 38 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | ENE 10 | WSW 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | E 10 | SSE 6 | E 10 | SSE 6 | S 6 | W 6 | SW 10 | N 5 | ENE 13 | E 10 | NE 13 | NNW 7 | SE 7 | SSW 8 | S 8 |
5 | 22 | 62 | 28 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 19 | 20 | 26 | 4 | 17 | 8 | 44 | 45 | 7 | 81 | 45 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 11 | E 10 | SE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | N 5 | E 9 | E 10 | SE 11 | E 10 | W 5 | SW 9 | NE 12 | SW 8 |
— | — | 45 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 13 | 39 | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WNW 8 | — | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 5 | SW 6 | — | — | — | SE 3 | SSE 5 | SSW 10 | SW 9 | WSW 8 | — | N 8 | — | — |
1587 | 1093 | — | 14 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 25 | 52 | — | — | — | 2 | 69 | 3467 | 1182 | 226 | — | 72 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 609 | 624 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 68 | 609 | 601 | 77 | 32 | 0 | 4 | 63 | 609 | 799 | 609 | 17 | 29 | 0 | 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.
Californias is 5 km (3 miles) from Misato. If you plan a holiday in Okinawa, look for hotels and other accommodation in Misato. Misato has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











