Gray Whale Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.56° N 122.52° W

Gray Whale Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Gray Whale Cove sea temperature is
16.0° C
1.7° 

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


Gray Whale Cove surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, WNW swell with 707 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gray Whale Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Gray Whale Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gray Whale Cove in the next 16 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 6th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 6th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 9th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gray Whale Cove over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
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0
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0
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1
1
0
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1
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
17
1.8
WNW
9
2.1
WNW
9
2
WNW
9
2
WNW
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
502
373
232
176
122
94
70
70
89
57
59
82
86
181
133
150
147
497
707
618
644
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
15
SW
10
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
10
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
5
SSW
10
W
15
W
10
WNW
10
W
15
W
10
W
10
WSW
20
WNW
10
W
15
W
20
W
10
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
2:55PM2.22m
3:09AM1.80m
3:31PM2.27m
4:28AM1.67m
4:15PM2.32m
6:04AM1.61m
5:09PM2.37m
7:38AM1.66m
6:10PM2.44m
8:51AM1.75m
7:14PM2.53m
9:44AM1.86m
8:16PM2.62m
Low Tide
8:19AM0.77m
9:22PM0.93m
8:54AM0.96m
10:27PM0.82m
9:35AM1.14m
11:38PM0.67m
10:29AM1.29m
00:48AM0.51m
11:39AM1.40m
1:53AM0.33m
12:57PM1.44m
2:50AM0.17m
2:09PM1.39m
3:41AM0.05m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Gray Whale Cove Surf forecast

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