Campus Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.40° N 119.85° W

Campus Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Campus Point sea temperature is
20.9° C
3.6° 

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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with 191 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period with S 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 0.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 18th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 19th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 19th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a good look at what Campus Point has on offer for the next couple of weeks.

Overall, it's a quiet spell. We’re not looking at any big, powerful swells, but there are a few windows where the conditions come together nicely for a clean session on that point setup.

We start things off on Tuesday the 18th. The water is sitting at 70°, which is a good 7° warmer than average for this time of year – that’s very unusual and a real treat. The surf itself is tiny, only 1 ft to 2 ft from the S/SSW with a long 16 second period, generating moderate wave energy (191). The light cross-offshore breeze from the WSW will keep the surface tidy, but honestly, it’s pretty ordinary with such little swell.

Wednesday the 19th is the first true standout of the period. The morning swell bumps up slightly to 2 ft from the SSW with a 15-16 second period, and the energy picks up to a moderate 283. The wind remains a light, clean cross-off from the WSW. It's not huge, but for a long period groundswell like this on a point break, the shape should be really fun. Expect clean little lines.

The pattern of tiny surf and light wind carries on through Thursday the 20th and into the weekend. We see some WNW windswell creep in around Saturday the 22nd with a short 8 second period, but the winds turn more cross than offshore, making it a scratchy affair.

We hit another dry spell until the end of the first week and into the second. There’s nothing really worth jumping for until Wednesday the 27th and Thursday the 28th. On Thursday the 28th, we see a pulse of WNW windswell at 3 ft with an 8 second period, but the cross-off wind keeps it rideable. Energy readings are moderate (298). It’s not the best shape, but it’s a chance to get wet.

The real highlight of the second week, and probably the best on offer for the whole outlook, lands on Saturday the 29th. The swell hangs in at 3 ft from the WNW with a 9 second period, and the energy jumps up to a solid 365. The wind in the morning looks perfect with a light 6 mph cross-off breeze from the WSW. This will give us the cleanest, most consistent waves of the whole period. It’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but it looks promising.

After that, the swell fades back to tiny SSW pulses with light wind into the end of August and the start of September. There’s a final mention for Wednesday the 2nd of September with a 5 ft WNW swell, but that has a short 6 second period and a cross-onshore wind, making it a bit of a mess. The wave energy is strong (404), but the quality won't be there for a paddle.

So, to sum it up: Wednesday the 19th is your best early bet for clean, fun waves, and Saturday the 29th looks like the standout session of the month. The rest is mostly for the dedicated logger or someone just wanting a paddle.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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0.5
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0.5
SSW
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0.6
SSW
15
0.6
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16
0.5
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15
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18
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18
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18
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0.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
80
153
120
186
164
110
118
120
79
59
58
135
94
70
71
90
80
112
109
98
135
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
NNW
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
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5
SW
10
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0
ESE
5
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10
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E
10
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High Tide
2:22PM1.84m
4:21AM1.20m
3:14PM1.80m
4:21PM1.79m
8:37AM1.33m
5:31PM1.81m
8:55AM1.39m
6:29PM1.88m
9:13AM1.44m
7:17PM1.97m
9:31AM1.49m
7:57PM2.04m
Low Tide
10:00PM0.75m
7:51AM1.12m
11:30PM0.69m
00:43AM0.59m
10:39AM1.31m
1:34AM0.49m
12:14PM1.30m
2:13AM0.40m
1:10PM1.24m
2:46AM0.33m
1:52PM1.16m
3:15AM0.27m
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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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