Surf Forecasts:
Californias surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 6s period, W swell with 15 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Californias this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Californias in the next 16 days are 0.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 8.5m 18s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 5th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Californias over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks aren't looking great for a paddle. We're staring down a long, flat spell before anything even thinks about showing up.
For the first week and a half, from Friday the 3rd of July right through to Thursday the 16th of July, it's basically a write-off. The combined energy is sitting at zero or single digits most of the time, with tiny, weak windswell that's barely breaking 1ft. The water's a bit colder than normal for this time of year at 81°, and the wind is mostly cross or onshore, meaning it's choppy and messy. There are a few mornings and afternoons with glassy or clean conditions, but with no swell to work with, it's just flat calm. Surfing is off the table.
Now, for the true standout window, and it's a long way off. On Friday the 17th of July, we finally get a pulse. The morning at Californias (a reef break) sees a solid 7ft easterly groundswell rolling in with a very long 17-second period. That's proper energy – the combined energy reading is way up at 2798. The wind is a fresh offshore from the NE, so it'll be clean. However, this is a big one. Over 8ft, this is getting into expert-only territory, and with that long period at a reef, expect it to unload. The afternoon of the 17th looks messy with strong cross-shore winds, so the morning is your only window.
Saturday the 18th of July is a comedown but still worth a mention. The morning has a cleaner 2ft north-northeast swell with a 10-second period and a light offshore breeze. The combined energy is 138, so it's weak but rideable. A good option if the 17th is too heavy for you.
This is a classic case of "wait for it." There’s a flat spell of almost two weeks, but that one morning on the 17th of July could be a proper session for the experienced crew. Keep an eye on it, but don't hold your breath just yet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | W 4 | ESE 8 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | W 6 | ESE 9 | S 3 | W 6 | W 6 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 18 | E 18 | SE 18 | SE 18 | SE 18 | SE 17 | SE 17 | SE 18 |
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 kJ | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 9:47PM1.92m | 9:07AM1.97m | 10:20PM1.92m | 9:53AM1.91m | 10:56PM1.91m | 10:45AM1.83m | 11:37PM1.88m | 11:48AM1.72m | 00:24AM1.86m | 1:09PM1.62m | 1:19AM1.84m | 2:50PM1.59m | 2:25AM1.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:12PM0.27m | 3:26AM0.95m | 3:47PM0.34m | 4:08AM0.90m | 4:26PM0.44m | 4:56AM0.85m | 5:09PM0.59m | 5:52AM0.81m | 5:59PM0.76m | 6:59AM0.76m | 6:58PM0.94m | 8:16AM0.67m | 8:13PM1.08m | ||||||||
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 | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — |
 | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | SE 18 | SE 18 | SE 18 | SE 17 | SE 17 | SE 18 |
| kJ | 25 | 25 | 24 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 107 | 229 | 954 | 1652 | 3442 | 3825 | 5691 | 6293 | 7011 | 10400 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | W 4 | WSW 4 | S 7 | S 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SW 9 | ESE 15 | WSW 6 | ESE 18 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | S 18 | SSE 18 | — |
| kJ | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 43 | 11 | 218 | 9 | 22 | — | — | — | 160 | 326 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SW 4 | S 6 | SW 8 | SW 8 | W 6 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | ESE 8 | SW 9 | ESE 8 | WSW 5 | SW 9 | E 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 2 | — | SW 4 | WSW 4 | — | — | S 3 | — | SSE 5 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 5 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | 4 | 6 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 64 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 26 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 685 | 706 | 846 | 689 | 68 | 17 | 68 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 744 | 863 | 609 |
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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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