Surf Forecasts:
Californias surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, N swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, N swell with 675 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s 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 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Californias in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 8s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Californias over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, the outlook is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, bleak stretch of poor surf, with a small glimmer of something surfable right at the very end. From now until the 20th of September, it’s mostly a write-off for anything decent. There’s a couple of days where the waves are technically there, but the conditions just aren’t cooperating.
The first real chance to get wet, and it’s a stretch, comes on Thursday the 10th of September. Californias is seeing a 5ft swell from the north at 10 seconds, with a moderate wave energy (385). The wind is cross-off from the ESE, so it’ll be clean. It’s a marginal call, but it’s the best option on offer for a few days. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild.
The weekend of the 12th and 13th sees a drop in size. Saturday the 12th has tiny 2ft waves from the north, with a weak energy (98). The wind goes offshore, so it’ll be clean as a whistle, but you’ll be scratching for a wave. Sunday the 13th has a bit more size in the afternoon, 3ft from the east, but the period is a short 7 seconds, so it’ll be weak and crumbly. The energy is still low (136).
The real news is the end of the run. On Sunday the 20th of September, a new, small swell shows up. We’re looking at 3ft to 4ft from the south-southwest, with a short 6-second period. The energy is very weak (77 to 86). The wind is cross-off from the east, so it’ll be clean. It’s the best-looking option in the entire forecast, but it’s a long way out, so don’t book the ferry just yet. It’s promising, but treat it with caution.
For the rest of the time, the wind is mostly cross-off or offshore, but the swell is just too small or too weak to bother. The 14th to the 19th is a blank run of tiny, inconsistent waves. The 16th sees the wind swing cross-on, making it choppy and ugly.
Stick with it, the forecast can change, but for now, pencil in the 20th of September for a possible paddle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat night, min 27°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | NNE 9 | N 7 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 125 | 459 | 427 | 555 | 427 | 291 | 362 | 413 | 413 | 302 | 259 | 227 | 156 | 231 | 371 | 230 | 220 | 150 | 82 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 1:00AM1.75m | 4:38PM1.63m | 3:05AM1.74m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:59AM0.62m | 9:37PM1.34m | 10:29AM0.52m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | 6:45 | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — |
mm | 20 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | SSW 8 | S 9 | E 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | N 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | E 9 | N 8 | N 7 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 |
| kJ | 125 | 57 | 27 | 38 | 26 | 24 | 362 | 413 | 413 | 302 | 6 | 227 | 156 | 231 | 371 | 230 | 220 | 150 | 82 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | NW 7 | E 9 | S 9 | E 8 | E 8 | WNW 6 | S 8 | E 9 | E 9 | S 8 | ENE 8 | SE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 15 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 62 | 27 | 25 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 60 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 40 | 17 | 27 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | E 9 | ESE 6 | SW 8 | SW 8 | NNE 9 | S 9 | SW 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 10 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 82 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 28 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | NNE 9 | N 7 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | N 9 | N 9 | NE 8 | N 8 | — | — | E 3 | E 4 | E 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 289 | 459 | 427 | 555 | 427 | 291 | 158 | 304 | 210 | 84 | 259 | — | — | 5 | 7 | 12 | 22 | 128 | 143 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 733 | 762 | 733 | 733 | 657 | 775 | 29 | 29 | 657 | 619 | 657 | 657 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 657 | 657 | 657 |
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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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