Californias Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.35° N 127.75° E

Californias Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Californias sea temperature is
28.7°C
0.2° 

Californias surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Californias surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, NNW swell with 603 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Thu 10th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf 9AM (Thu 10th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 8th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab your board and listen up. It's Rusty here, lookin' over the next couple of weeks. Honestly, it's gonna be a bit of a slow grind before we get any real juice.

Right now, we're in a dry spell. There's nothing worth paddling out for for the first few days. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. We've got a little pulse showing up around Thursday the 10th, but it's nothing to write home about.

The first real chance to get wet will be Thursday the 10th, but keep your expectations in check. We're looking at a N swell around 6 ft with a period of 9 to 10 seconds, which is alright. The combined energy is moderate at 491-563. The wind is light and offshore, so it'll be clean with gentle offshore breezes. It's decent for a weekday session, but it's not a standout. The swell direction isn't a perfect match for this spot's optimum, so don't expect perfection.

Friday the 11th will see a similar N swell dropping from 4 ft to 4 ft through the day. Clean conditions with cross-offshore winds, but the energy is dropping off. A mellow morning session if you're keen, but it's fading.

The weekend is small, with Saturday the 12th giving us little 2 ft waves from the N in the morning. It's surfable, but ordinary, with moderate offshore wind. The afternoon drops to a tiny 2 ft. Sunday the 13th is basically flat, with a weird 1.0 ft from the E in the morning.

We've got a long gap here where the surf just isn't there. Most of the second week is flat with tiny, weak swells. Nothing worth paddling out for.

The one interesting blip on the radar is Wednesday the 23rd. This is a long-range call, so don't book time off work yet, but it's got some promise. We're looking at a 5 ft swell from the E with a very long period of 15 seconds. That's proper groundswell energy, with a combined energy rating of 954 which is strong. It's a long-period easterly, so at a reef break like this one, those long lines could really stand up and offer some nice, shaped waves. The longer period will mean longer lulls between sets, making the paddle out easier. Winds are clean and cross-offshore. This one looks like the best bet on the whole forecast, offering clean, well-shaped waves for those who know what they're doing. Just remember, it's a long way off and forecasts can shift.

So to sum it up: a couple of average days early on, a big flat spell in the middle, and one promising pulse way out at the end that could be a corker. Stick with it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NNW
9
2
NNW
8
2
NNW
9
1.7
NNW
8
1.7
N
8
1.6
N
8
1.7
N
8
1.7
N
9
1.7
N
10
1.6
N
10
1.3
N
9
1.1
N
9
0.9
N
8
0.7
N
8
0.6
N
7
0.3
E
14
0.3
E
14
1
E
7
1
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
482
562
603
345
374
341
374
476
563
500
281
181
103
55
37
36
35
85
100
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
30
NNW
35
NNW
25
N
30
N
25
N
25
NNE
15
NNE
10
ENE
15
ESE
15
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
20
E
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
Wind State
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cross
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
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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6:43
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Temp °C
27
28
28
27
27
28
27
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Feels °C
28
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28
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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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