Surf Forecasts:
Californias surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, E swell with 1,257 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Californias in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Californias over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, lookin’ at this forecast for Californias, and honestly, it’s a bit of a slow burn. We’ve got a long sixteen-day window, but the first real shout for a surf starts up on Wednesday the 2nd and it’s pretty disappointing. The water’s at a warm 84°F, which is about average for this time of year, but that’s where the good news ends for a bit.
We kick off on Wednesday morning, the 2nd, with a 5ft easterly swell, period of 9 seconds. The energy is moderate (382), but the wind is a cross-off 16 mph, keeping it clean. Thing is, the surf is just weak and fat. It’s surfable, but it’s not gonna get you out of bed. The afternoon cleans up with offshore wind, same size, but it's still not got any punch.
Thursday the 3rd is a write-off with storm risks and a messy westerly wind that’s cross-on in the arvo, chopping everything up. Friday the 4th sees the swell drop under 3ft and the wind goes onshore. Forget it. We get a little reprieve on Saturday the 5th—morning is clean with a 5ft northerly, but the energy is moderate (347) and it’s just not that special.
The real standout? You want to circle Sunday the 6th. Morning glass-off with a light 6 mph cross-off breeze, 5ft of north swell with a 9-second period. The energy is moderate (359) but the conditions are clean and the afternoon goes offshore with light easterlies. This is the best all-rounder in the first week. After that, Monday the 7th drops right off into tiny mush.
Now, lookin’ deep into the second week, there’s a big pulse of energy comin’. Thursday the 10th and again on Thursday the 17th see solid 8ft north-northwest swells with massive energy levels (1359 and 1499). The problem is the wind. It’s a stiff 22 mph cross-off, which keeps the surface clean, but at that size and with that wind strength, it’s strictly for experts. If you’re a solid charger, the 17th of September could be a big day, but it’s a long way out and conditions might change. For the average surfer, stick to that Sunday the 6th.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 73mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | 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 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | NNW 9 | N 9 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | E 10 | E 10 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 332 | 0 | 0 | 346 | 162 | 86 | 111 | 142 | 392 | 580 | 618 | 618 | 561 | 391 | 209 | 228 | 140 | 70 | 127 | 100 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:08PM2.07m | 11:11AM1.79m | 10:46PM1.98m | 12:27PM1.61m | 11:36PM1.86m | 2:36PM1.53m | 1:00AM1.75m | 4:38PM1.63m | 3:05AM1.74m | 5:34PM1.77m | 4:36AM1.86m | 6:12PM1.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:07PM0.80m | 4:48AM0.46m | 4:45PM1.00m | 5:47AM0.54m | 5:33PM1.19m | 7:11AM0.62m | 7:06PM1.35m | 8:59AM0.62m | 9:37PM1.34m | 10:29AM0.52m | 11:02PM1.18m | 11:31AM0.41m | 11:53PM0.98m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — |
mm | — | 24 | 24 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 4 | — | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | N 8 | N 9 | N 10 | S 8 | N 10 | N 10 | SW 8 | N 9 | N 9 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | E 10 | N 8 |
| kJ | 145 | 607 | 562 | 346 | 242 | 409 | 222 | 142 | 392 | 580 | 50 | 618 | 561 | 15 | 209 | 145 | 140 | 70 | 127 | 78 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 12 | E 10 | N 7 | N 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | S 9 | SW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | E 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | E 10 |
| kJ | 12 | 120 | 169 | 232 | 162 | 86 | 111 | 147 | 99 | 73 | 28 | 80 | 51 | 10 | 22 | 12 | 58 | 48 | 81 | 100 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | S 8 | S 8 | N 6 | N 7 | N 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 8 | SW 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | S 8 | E 8 | E 11 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | 26 | 12 | 5 | 52 | 44 | 44 | 79 | 120 | 52 | 52 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 59 | 48 | 21 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | — | SW 4 | SSW 8 | — | — | — | N 3 | N 10 | N 10 | — | NNW 9 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | — | NE 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 332 | 68 | 60 | — | 32 | 270 | — | — | — | 6 | 618 | 361 | — | 391 | 93 | 228 | — | 2 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 0 | 621 | 17 | 12 | 26 | 12 | 26 | 17 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 771 | 27 |
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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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