Surf Forecasts:
Californias surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, W swell with 42 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Californias this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Californias in the next 16 days are 0.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) 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 1.1m 14s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
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 for Californias is a tough one to write. We’re looking at a 16-day window, and honestly, for the first 11 days, it’s a total write-off. From Sunday the 19th all the way through to Wednesday the 30th of July, the surf is flat or tiny, and the conditions are just plain ugly. You’re looking at a long, dry spell.
Now, things get real interesting right at the very end of the month, but not in a good way for paddling. On Thursday the 30th of July, a massive pulse of swell hits. We’re talking a 33 ft swell from the WNW with a period of 12 seconds. The combined energy is a monstrous 29826 – that’s next-level power. The wind is forecast to be onshore and strong, so the setup is actually more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. This is expert-only, and honestly, the conditions will be dangerous.
The swell stays big and messy right through the 31st of July and into the first few days of August. There’s a 21 ft WNW swell on the 31st, but it’s accompanied by a strong cross-onshore wind at 28 mph, making it a complete mess. That pattern of big, wind-affected swell continues through the 1st and 2nd of August.
Finally, on Monday the 3rd of August, things start to settle. The swell drops to 8 ft from the WNW, still with a solid 10 second period. The combined energy is a moderate 1937. The wind is cross-shore in the morning, which is marginal, but by the afternoon it swings to a cross-offshore breeze from the SE. That’s the closest we get to a clean window. It’s a marginal day, but it’s the only one on the whole 16-day outlook that’s even worth a look. The water temperature is about 82°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year.
So, to sum it up: massive, dangerous swell for the experts at the end of July, followed by a messy cleanup. The only real chance for a surf comes on Monday the 3rd of August, and even then, it’s a gamble. Stick to the shore for this one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | W 8 | W 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | W 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 53 | 23 | 42 | 23 | 12 | 28 | 24 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 10:58PM1.99m | 11:06AM1.81m | 11:36PM1.93m | 12:03PM1.64m | 00:16AM1.86m | 1:20PM1.50m | 1:05AM1.79m | 3:13PM1.44m | 2:07AM1.74m | 5:07PM1.50m | 3:20AM1.72m | 6:11PM1.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:39PM0.51m | 5:13AM0.73m | 5:16PM0.71m | 6:06AM0.76m | 5:55PM0.91m | 7:09AM0.79m | 6:40PM1.09m | 8:26AM0.79m | 7:46PM1.24m | 9:49AM0.75m | 9:28PM1.33m | 10:56AM0.66m | 11:01PM1.33m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 34 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | SW 7 | W 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | W 8 | W 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | W 5 | W 5 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 53 | 44 | 42 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 14 | 19 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 20 | 19 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 16 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | W 7 | SW 7 | W 7 | W 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | ENE 10 | SW 7 | W 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | W 6 | ESE 11 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 51 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 12 | 23 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 19 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 11 | W 5 | W 6 | SW 8 |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 32 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 17 | 63 | 822 | 658 | 658 | 822 | 689 |
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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).
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