Government Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.44° N 120.45° W

Issued: 4 pm 16 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Government Point sea temperature is
16.1° C

1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Government Point surf forecast from 17 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 17 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SW swell with 881 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 17 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Government Point this week:

The surf forecast for Government Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Government Point in the next 16 days are 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 11AM. 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 5s period and expected on Monday (Jun 22) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 17th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 17th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 17th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
1
2
2
2
1
3
2
1
3
1
1
3
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
19
1
SW
18
1.2
SW
18
1.2
SW
18
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
1
SW
14
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
18
1.1
NW
9
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1210
649
881
881
686
574
560
597
395
352
401
768
674
516
362
362
276
190
268
229
344
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
15
NNW
20
WNW
25
WNW
15
NW
10
W
20
W
10
NW
10
WSW
20
W
15
NNW
20
WNW
25
NW
20
NNW
20
NW
25
NW
20
NNW
20
WNW
25
NW
15
NNW
20
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
11:10PM2.41m
1:35PM1.58m
00:04AM2.26m
2:28PM1.63m
1:01AM2.05m
3:20PM1.70m
2:04AM1.81m
4:09PM1.77m
3:18AM1.57m
4:54PM1.85m
4:46AM1.40m
5:36PM1.91m
6:20AM1.31m
Low Tide
4:53PM1.14m
6:42AM-0.09m
5:56PM1.15m
7:32AM0.04m
7:08PM1.16m
8:21AM0.20m
8:30PM1.14m
9:08AM0.39m
10:00PM1.06m
9:53AM0.58m
11:26PM0.92m
10:38AM0.76m
00:39AM0.76m
11:22AM0.92m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:15
8:15
8:15
8:15
8:16
8:16
8:16
8:16
 mm
Temp °C
18
16
18
18
16
16
17
15
15
17
15
17
18
15
18
17
15
18
18
16
19
Feels °C
15
13
15
15
13
14
14
12
13
14
12
13
13
11
15
13
11
15
15
13
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
19
1
SW
18
1.2
SW
18
1.2
SW
18
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1
SW
14
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
Energy kJ
1210
649
881
881
686
574
560
597
350
341
401
768
674
516
362
362
261
178
268
229
344
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
S
13
0.8
S
14
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
13
0.7
NW
8
0.7
NW
11
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
17
0.4
S
11
0.4
S
11
0.4
SSW
20
0.4
SSE
15
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
20
Energy kJ
232
225
261
148
148
163
72
126
395
352
172
39
37
149
72
214
276
168
154
154
298
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
11
0.2
WNW
10
0.3
NW
9
0.1
SW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.7
NW
8
0.7
S
13
0.6
S
12
0.6
NW
10
0.7
WNW
11
0.5
S
12
0.4
NW
11
0.3
SSE
16
0.4
SSE
15
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SSE
15
0.4
SSE
14
0.4
SSE
13
0.4
SSE
13
0.4
SSW
20
0.3
SSE
12
Energy kJ
5
10
13
7
17
74
166
99
84
103
68
29
51
76
96
71
61
59
57
132
29
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
9
0.7
NW
4
0.6
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.5
W
12
0.5
WNW
11
0.5
W
11
0.7
NW
11
0.7
NW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
4
1
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
8
1.3
NW
9
1.1
NW
9
1.1
NW
9
1
NW
9
0.9
NW
9
Energy kJ
92
12
62
92
96
71
71
57
121
100
157
29
200
219
266
190
206
155
112
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
1
2
3
1
1
3
2
Distance (km)
90
3
56
357
0
357
56
0
101
56
8
56
311
0
201
56
0
201
56
0
357
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Barbara
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
3
2
3
2
3
2
3
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
4
3
4
2
3
3
4
3
3
3
4
3
2
4
1
1
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
8
6
6
7
4
7
5
5
8
4
7
5
5
5
5
5
7
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Information about the Government Point Surf forecast

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