Exotics Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.58° N 121.12° W

Exotics Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Exotics sea temperature is
15.6°C
0.8° 

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


Exotics surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, S swell with 1,045 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Exotics this week:

The surf forecast for Exotics over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Exotics in the next 16 days are 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 23rd Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 27th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 27th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
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0
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1
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2
2
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3
1
0
3
1
2
4
2
0
4
2
2
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
13
1.5
WNW
6
1.3
WNW
7
0.5
S
16
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.7
S
14
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
1.9
NW
7
0.6
SW
16
1.2
S
16
1.6
S
14
1.2
S
13
1
S
12
2.3
NW
8
0.8
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
19
1.1
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
98
164
153
131
112
215
206
203
227
219
165
305
203
728
1045
480
286
585
441
584
759
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
20
WNW
5
NNW
10
WNW
20
WNW
5
NW
10
WNW
15
WNW
10
NNW
15
WNW
25
WNW
10
NNW
10
NW
25
WNW
10
NNW
15
NW
25
NW
10
NNW
10
NW
25
WNW
10
NNW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
9:06AM1.41m
6:42PM1.89m
9:31AM1.46m
7:32PM1.96m
9:54AM1.50m
8:15PM2.03m
10:15AM1.55m
8:54PM2.07m
10:36AM1.60m
9:32PM2.08m
10:58AM1.67m
10:10PM2.04m
11:20AM1.74m
10:50PM1.96m
Low Tide
12:27PM1.31m
2:28AM0.41m
1:26PM1.26m
3:03AM0.34m
2:11PM1.19m
3:35AM0.29m
2:52PM1.12m
4:04AM0.27m
3:31PM1.03m
4:32AM0.29m
4:10PM0.94m
4:58AM0.35m
4:51PM0.85m
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6:28
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6:33
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7:45
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
23
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19
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18
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27
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Information about the Exotics Surf forecast

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