Surf Forecasts:
Californias surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, N swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NNW swell with 494 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Californias in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Californias over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it for Californias. It’s a bit of a quiet stretch ahead, so don’t get your hopes up too high for any pumping sessions.
The whole 16-day window looks pretty flat and uninspiring for the most part. We’re looking at a long gap of nothing special, with the first real shot at anything decent not arriving until Thursday the 10th. Before that, Monday the 7th through Wednesday the 9th is a write-off with small, weak swell and messy winds. The wave energy is low (243 to 695), and the combined swell energy is moderate at best, but the conditions are just not delivering.
The only day that even hints at a window is Thursday, September 10th. The morning is clean with a light breeze, but the afternoon is where it’s at. You’ve got a 5ft swell from the north, with a period of 9 seconds, and a clean offshore wind from the east-northeast. The combined energy climbs to 331, which is moderate, and the water temp is a warm 84°F, right about average for this time of year. That afternoon session is the standout, but it’s not a world-beater—just the best of a quiet bunch. The break is a reef, fairly consistent, and tends to be a bit crowded, so expect company. The swell direction is north, which is not the optimum for this spot (N is the optimum), so it’s a decent but not perfect match.
After that, the surf dribbles away. From Friday the 11th onward, it’s mostly small, weak, and inconsistent. The wind flips around, but the swell drops to 1.0ft or less, with energy readings under 100. There’s a brief moment on Sunday the 20th with glassy conditions and a 2ft north swell, but it’s barely surfable with a period of 8 seconds and low energy. Honest truth: it’s a long, flat run. Nothing to get excited about.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | E 14 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 460 | 427 | 445 | 466 | 308 | 266 | 227 | 155 | 253 | 273 | 334 | 185 | 144 | 58 | 57 | 39 | 36 | 103 | 117 | 142 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 5:34PM1.77m | 4:36AM1.86m | 6:12PM1.90m | 5:37AM2.01m | 6:43PM2.00m | 6:26AM2.14m | 7:12PM2.08m | 7:08AM2.21m | 7:38PM2.13m | 7:46AM2.23m | 8:04PM2.16m | 8:22AM2.19m | 8:30PM2.17m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:02PM1.18m | 11:31AM0.41m | 11:53PM0.98m | 12:17PM0.33m | 00:33AM0.78m | 12:56PM0.30m | 1:08AM0.61m | 1:30PM0.32m | 1:42AM0.47m | 2:01PM0.39m | 2:15AM0.39m | 2:29PM0.49m | 2:47AM0.36m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | NE 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | SE 7 | SSE 9 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 14 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 155 | 253 | 273 | 334 | 185 | 144 | 58 | 57 | 37 | 61 | 61 | 46 | 25 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 9 | SW 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NW 5 | E 14 | N 7 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | E 13 |
| kJ | 12 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 14 | 23 | 7 | 35 | 39 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 32 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | SW 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | E 9 | ESE 10 | SW 8 | E 9 | S 7 | S 7 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | SSE 12 | S 10 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | N 6 |
| kJ | 33 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 55 | 36 | 35 | 36 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | NE 7 | N 8 | SE 6 | SE 5 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 4 | E 5 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 460 | 427 | 445 | 466 | 308 | 266 | 227 | — | 2 | 161 | 32 | 13 | — | 48 | 73 | 10 | 35 | 103 | 117 | 142 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 657 | 27 | 657 | 657 | 37 | 657 | 763 | 609 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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