Californias Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.35° N 127.75° E

Californias Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Californias sea temperature is
28.5°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 4 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, N swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, NW swell with 924 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s 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 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sun 6th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 6th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 5th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for our spot. I’ve got to be straight with you—this is a lean run. There’s no surf to get excited about right now, and we’re looking at a long stretch of small, junky conditions with no real standouts. The first few days are a write-off, so if you’ve got the itch, you’ll have to be patient.

We start off with a poor hand. Saturday the 5th is a total mess—risk of thunderstorms, a fresh cross-onshore breeze at 19 mph, and the swell is all over the place. The combined energy is moderate at best (959), but with that wind, it’s lumpy and ugly. That afternoon drops off to a tiny 4 ft from the north, and it’s still cross-onshore. Not worth a paddle.

Sunday the 6th morning finally gives us a flicker of hope. The wind swings offshore from the ENE at 16 mph, and the swell drops to 3 ft from the north with a 9-second period. The combined energy is weak (113), and the forecast calls it “surfable but very ordinary.” It’s clean, but it’s small. For an advanced reef break like Californias, that’s barely a ripple. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

From Sunday afternoon right through to Tuesday the 8th, the swell picks up a bit—hitting 5 ft—but the period drops, the wind shifts cross-off or cross, and it’s all rated poor. The energy climbs a bit (up to 382), but the quality isn’t there. It’s clean but choppy or cross-chop. Not what you want on a reef.

Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th see the swell fade back to under 3 ft. Thursday morning has a gentle offshore and clean conditions with a tiny 2 ft swell (46 energy). It’s surfable but barely. The rest of the first week fades into even smaller stuff, with periods dropping and energy sinking into double digits.

There’s a gap from around the 10th through to the 13th where the swell is tiny—1.0 ft to 1 ft. The energy is pitiful (under 100). That’s three or four days of flatness. On the 13th, the wind goes offshore from the east at 12 mph, but the swell is only 1 ft with a long 14-second period. That long period means it’ll be weak and gutless on a beach or reef setup, though it’s clean. Not worth suiting up.

Things try to lift on Monday the 14th—3 ft from the east with an 8-second period, offshore wind, and moderate energy (175). It’s still “very ordinary.” The long-period stuff on the 15th and 16th is just a tease; the energy drops into the low teens or single digits. The last week is a slow bleed into flatness, with 0.7 ft and 1.0 ft swells and glassy or light offshore winds.

If you’re a kitesurfer, the windier afternoons around the 5th and 6th might look interesting—strong wind and lumpy surf—but for paddle surfing, this is a long, quiet stretch. Honestly, the best bet is to wait for a change in the pattern. It’s not unusual for this area to have blank runs like this, so don’t lose hope—forecasts can shift.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Night
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0
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1
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1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
NW
7
2.2
NW
10
1.2
N
10
1.2
WNW
8
0.8
N
9
1.2
NNE
8
1.9
NNE
7
1.5
N
7
1.5
N
6
1.5
N
8
1.4
NNW
8
1.5
N
9
1.3
N
8
1.1
N
7
1.2
N
7
1
N
7
0.7
NNW
6
0.9
NNE
6
1
N
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
225
924
290
151
113
179
326
243
173
309
277
364
217
124
135
89
41
70
148
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
30
SW
15
SSW
35
E
25
ENE
25
NE
25
NNE
25
N
25
N
25
N
25
NNW
25
N
20
N
25
NNW
25
NNW
10
NE
15
NE
15
NE
10
SSE
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
off
off
cross
High Tide
11:36PM1.86m
2:36PM1.53m
1:00AM1.75m
4:38PM1.63m
3:05AM1.74m
5:34PM1.77m
4:36AM1.86m
6:12PM1.90m
5:37AM2.01m
6:43PM2.00m
6:26AM2.14m
7:12PM2.08m
Low Tide
7:11AM0.62m
7:06PM1.35m
8:59AM0.62m
9:37PM1.34m
10:29AM0.52m
11:02PM1.18m
11:31AM0.41m
11:53PM0.98m
12:17PM0.33m
00:33AM0.78m
12:56PM0.30m
1:08AM0.61m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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clear
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rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:11
6:11
6:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:45
6:45
6:44
6:43
6:42
6:40
6:39
 mm
5
2
5
7
1
1
1
1
1
2
7
6
Temp °C
28
28
29
28
29
29
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
26
Feels °C
31
29
33
29
31
30
28
29
29
27
28
28
27
28
28
29
31
30
29
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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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