Californias surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, E swell with 5,536 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with ENE 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s 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 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 18s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Californias over the next 16 days.
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