Californias Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.35° N 127.75° E

Californias Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Californias sea temperature is
28.7° C
0.1° 

Californias surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Californias surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, E swell with 2,609 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with ENE 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s 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 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 9s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Tue 25th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf 3PM (Tue 25th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 26th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Californias over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. Honestly, looking at the next couple of weeks, it’s a bit of a rough stretch for Californias. We’ve got a long, dry spell on the cards before anything worth paddling out for shows up.

The first real chance of a wave comes on Tuesday the 25th in the afternoon. It’s a small ENE groundswell, pushing about 5 ft, with a short period, so it’ll be a bit weak and wobble. The wind will be offshore from the NE, which is the key positive here – you’ll get some clean, lined-up faces. The coast will be firing with that offshore breeze, but don’t expect much power. The combined swell energy is moderate at 186, and the water temp is a very normal 84°. Expect some company though, as crowds are often a thing here.

That little pulse fades quickly, and we go back into a blank run. The next window to keep an eye on is a long way out. About a week later, on Sunday the 30th, conditions look genuinely promising. The swell is a solid 6 ft from the west-northwest on the morning, dropping to a clean 5 ft in the afternoon. The period is a solid 10 seconds, so there’s proper groundswell energy in the water (combined energy of 665 in the morning and 401 in the afternoon). Best of all, the wind is forecast to go light and variable, turning offshore in the afternoon. This is your standout day. It’s clean, it’s got size, and it’s the best on offer by a long shot. The swell is a bit much for beginners, but intermediate surfers will love it.

After that, it looks like a messy end to the run, with onshores and smaller swell returning. Keep your eyes on that Sunday the 30th.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SE on Wed night, near gales from the SE by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ESE on Sat night, moderate winds from the ESE by Mon afternoon).

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High Tide
11:19AM1.67m
11:07PM1.91m
12:19PM1.50m
11:42PM1.80m
2:15PM1.40m
00:33AM1.69m
5:17PM1.48m
2:15AM1.61m
6:02PM1.61m
4:01AM1.63m
6:26PM1.73m
5:05AM1.73m
6:47PM1.83m
Low Tide
4:55PM0.98m
6:04AM0.75m
5:24PM1.15m
7:13AM0.83m
6:02PM1.32m
8:53AM0.84m
8:41PM1.43m
10:25AM0.77m
11:03PM1.37m
11:21AM0.66m
11:53PM1.25m
12:00PM0.54m
00:24AM1.12m
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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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