Campus Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.40° N 119.85° W

Campus Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Campus Point sea temperature is
21.8°C
4.5° 

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


Campus Point surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, WNW swell with 476 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Campus Point this week:

The surf forecast for Campus Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Campus Point in the next 16 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sun 13th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 14th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 13th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's have a look at what's cookin' over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, folks, it's a bit of a flat spell ahead. We've got a long stretch of small, weak energy on the way. The first real standout doesn't show up for over a week, so don't get your hopes up for any firing sessions in the short term.

The first decent chance rolls around on Sunday, September 20th. Campus Point is the spot. It's a point break, so it can handle a bit of direction, and we're looking at a light offshore breeze. The swell's coming from the southwest at about 2 feet. It's not big, but it's clean. The wave energy is moderate, around 373, and for this place, that's something to keep an eye on. The water's sitting at about 71°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, so you might not need the thickest wetsuit. Crowds are often a thing here, so expect company.

Then Monday, September 21st afternoon looks like another clean window, with the same small southwest swell and a gentle offshore breeze. Again, it's nothing massive, but it's surfable and clean.

After that, it drops right back down again. We get another small bump on Tuesday the 22nd afternoon – same story, clean conditions with a tiny southwest swell. But for the rest of the run into the end of the month, we're looking at very ordinary, small surf with a lot of poor conditions. The energy levels are low, dipping below 200, and there's a lot of cross-shore wind in the mix.

The long-range stuff into the last week of September is just tiny. The swell period starts to get up a bit, but the height is only around 1 feet. A few of those afternoons might have a clean look to them, but you'll be working hard for a ride.

So, the pick of the bunch is that Sunday the 20th through Tuesday the 22nd, but don't expect any barrels. It's a case of small, clean, and crowded. For the rest, it's a waiting game. Forecasts can change, but right now, this run is looking pretty flat.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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WNW
8
2.2
WNW
6
1.6
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
1
W
9
1
W
9
1
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
8
0.6
W
8
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
21
0.5
SSW
15
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
19
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
154
384
396
197
158
154
169
92
48
88
63
64
62
85
121
133
133
130
154
197
199
Wind (km/h)
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SW
20
WNW
5
NNW
10
SW
10
WSW
5
E
10
SSE
5
SSW
5
ESE
10
SSE
10
SW
5
ESE
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
NNW
10
SW
15
W
10
NW
10
WSW
15
W
10
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Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
11:30AM2.01m
00:10AM1.60m
11:59AM1.98m
1:05AM1.43m
12:31PM1.92m
2:21AM1.29m
1:08PM1.84m
5:08AM1.24m
3:16PM1.70m
8:18AM1.41m
4:47PM1.71m
Low Tide
6:05PM0.52m
5:39AM0.83m
6:55PM0.55m
6:02AM0.99m
7:53PM0.61m
6:19AM1.13m
9:08PM0.66m
5:56AM1.24m
10:39PM0.66m
11:58PM0.61m
10:39AM1.39m
00:51AM0.53m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Campus Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Campus Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Campus Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Campus Point 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 (Campus Point) 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 Campus Point 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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