Surf Forecasts:
Californias surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s period, E swell with 2,855 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with E 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 (Sep 15) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Californias in the next 16 days are 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Californias over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks. It starts off pretty flat and quiet, then gets a bit wild before turning into a full-blown mess.
The first few days, starting Tuesday the 15th, we’ve got a tiny 2ft easterly swell pushing into Californias, a reef break that’s fairly consistent and likes a north swell. The wind is light and offshore from the NE, so the waves will be clean, but the combined energy is weak (141) – it’s just not got any juice. That carries on through Wednesday and into Thursday, with the swell staying small and the conditions ordinary. The water temp is about normal for this time of year, nothing special.
Things start to build late Saturday the 19th. Swell comes up to 4ft from the east with a very long 15-second period – that’s proper groundswell energy now (538). The wind is a moderate cross-offshore breeze, keeping it clean, but the wave quality is still rated poor. It’s like having a great wave with the wrong tide. Sunday the 20th sees the swell hit 8ft from the east with the same long period, and the combined energy jumps to 3226 – that’s serious power. The wind is strong cross-offshore, so it’s not going to be perfect. At that size, it’s for experienced surfers only.
Then from Monday the 21st, it all goes south. The swell holds at 10ft from the NNW on Monday afternoon with a short 9-second period, but the wind turns into a gale, screaming at 40 mph cross-shore. The combined energy is a massive 2097, but it’s going to be a complete mess out there. Don’t even think about paddling out – this is kite-surfing weather, not surfing weather. Tuesday the 22nd is more of the same: onshore gales, 8ft swell, just ugly. It stays blown-out through Wednesday and Thursday.
By Friday the 25th, we’re back to a tiny 2ft swell with a clean offshore breeze, but it’s not enough to get excited about. There’s a gap with no surf on Saturday the 26th, then Sunday the 27th sees another pulse of 7ft from the north, but the wind is already up to 22 mph cross-offshore, so it’s going to be choppy. That trend continues right through to the end, with a massive 13ft NNW groundswell and severe gale-force winds on the 30th. Stay out of the water that day.
The best of a bad bunch is Sunday the 20th. The 8ft east swell with that 16-second period is a proper groundswell, but you’ll need to work around the strong cross-offshore wind. It’s the only day that even hints at something decent, but don’t get your hopes up too high.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Thu night, strong winds from the N by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | NNW 7 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | E 17 | E 15 | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 78 | 81 | 88 | 89 | 90 | 62 | 62 | 40 | 34 | 51 | 37 | 23 | 50 | 538 | 1134 | 1767 | 2855 | 2497 | 1933 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 9:30AM1.97m | 9:19PM2.09m | 10:06AM1.82m | 9:44PM2.01m | 10:45AM1.67m | 10:10PM1.90m | 11:36AM1.52m | 10:38PM1.77m | 1:12PM1.41m | 11:17PM1.63m | 4:27PM1.47m | 1:01AM1.51m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:19AM0.37m | 3:20PM0.75m | 3:52AM0.44m | 3:44PM0.89m | 4:28AM0.53m | 4:08PM1.03m | 5:09AM0.65m | 4:32PM1.18m | 6:06AM0.76m | 5:06PM1.32m | 7:38AM0.84m | 8:16PM1.42m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | 6:35 | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — |
mm | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 6 | E 9 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | ESE 11 | E 15 | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 |
| kJ | 78 | 81 | 88 | 89 | 26 | 51 | 62 | 40 | 43 | 51 | 37 | 23 | 37 | 538 | 1134 | 1767 | 2855 | 2497 | 1933 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNW 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 17 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 10 | 32 | 27 | 25 | 90 | 62 | 60 | 42 | 16 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 50 | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | SW 8 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 31 | 28 | 12 | 2 | 40 | 37 | 40 | 38 | 34 | 34 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | N 6 | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 20 | — | — | 2 | 13 | 24 | 80 | 358 | 371 | 493 | 816 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 657 | 657 | 609 | 775 | 775 | 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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