Californias Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.35° N 127.75° E

Californias Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Californias sea temperature is
28.5° C
0.6° 

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


Californias surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 10s period, ENE swell with 19 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 23rd Jul)1ft (0.3m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – this outlook is a tough one for the region. We’re looking at a long, flat spell before anything worth paddling out for shows up.

Right now, and for the next week and a half, it’s pretty much a desert out there. From Thursday the 23rd of July all the way through to Sunday the 2nd of August, there’s just nothing doing. We’re talking tiny, weak windswell – if you can even call it that – with wave heights barely scraping 1 ft and energy readings that are next to nothing. The wind is all over the shop, and even when it goes glassy on Saturday the 26th, there’s simply no swell to push. The water temp is sitting at a warm 83°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit, but you won’t need a board either.

Now, the models are hinting at a big change, but it’s a long way off. The only real event in this whole 16-day window kicks off on Monday the 3rd of August. That’s a full week away, so treat this as a promising look, not a sure thing.

Californias is the only break on the cards, and it’s the one that’s going to fire. It’s a reef setup, so it handles direction well. The standout is going to be Tuesday the 4th of August. We’re looking at a proper groundswell from the East, with a very long period of 19 seconds and solid 6 ft of swell. The combined energy is going to be pumping strong. That’s big, powerful water. The wind is holding cross-off from the SE, keeping the line-up clean. This is a session for experienced surfers only – 6 ft on a reef with that kind of energy is no joke. Monday the 3rd is a good warm-up, with 4 ft and a 19-second period, but Tuesday is the true peak.

Be aware, this spot can get crowded, and with a run of flat days before it, you can bet the locals will be out. Also, a long-period swell like this (19 seconds) from the East can make a beach break close out, but on a reef like Californias, it should groom into some proper, long walls. The following days (5th to 7th) see the swell drop off and the wind turn ugly with storms and cross-chop, so don’t get too excited about the tail end.

The long and short of it: you’ve got a solid week of flat calm to get your gear ready, then a couple of days of proper, powerful, expert-level surf at Californias. Don’t hold your breath for anything else.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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ENE
10
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10
0.2
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
15
SE
10
SE
15
SE
15
SE
10
SE
10
SSE
5
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5
SSE
5
E
10
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10
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10
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15
ESE
10
ESE
10
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10
SE
5
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5
WNW
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Wind State
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High Tide
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
5:59AM1.86m
7:39PM1.87m
6:36AM1.94m
8:02PM1.93m
Low Tide
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
12:56PM0.39m
1:09AM1.13m
1:25PM0.32m
1:37AM1.03m
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Feels °C
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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.

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