California Surf Reports & Cams

Aloha and welcome to Surfline’s California Surf Reports and Surf Cams – the most comprehensive and reliable source for California surf reports and surf cams.

California is home to some of the most iconic surf spots in the world. Malibu and Rincon are great examples of two of its most perfect pointbreaks, while Maverick’s in Half Moon Bay and Cortes Bank 100 miles off the California coast stand as two of the biggest waves in the world. Beachbreaks like Ocean Beach in San Francisco and Blacks Beach in San Diego have set the bar for what an epic A-frame is. Exposed to swell year round, it’s literally possible to surf every day of the year in California. In the summer months, the Golden State is bombarded by south swells from the South Pacific and tropical storms and hurricanes off the coast of Mexico. In the fall and winter the swell action shifts to the North Pacific, which generates large storms and swells that hit California out of the west and northwest. California is also ground zero for the surf industry. Home to some of the biggest surf brands, including Billabong, Hurley, Quiksilver and Volcom, it’s also a hotbed of surf talent in America. From the Santa Cruz and Steamer Lane, to San Clemente and Trestles and Huntington Beach and the famous Huntington Beach Pier, every town enjoys an epic surf scene. California has over 800 miles of coastline, so it goes without saying that local knowledge and a solid surf report and surf forecast are key. With so many tools available in Surfline’s exclusive network of surf reports, surf cams and in-depth surf forecasts, deciding when and where to paddle out in California is very user-friendly and remarkably accurate. California surf spots are heavily affected by the direction of the tide, swell angle, swell period, as well as wind conditions are all critical to scoring a good day in California. With over a half century of surf reporting experience under its belt, Surfline is able to ensure that every California report is accurate, detailed and designed to provide the most current, updated surf report and surf forecast. 

Surfline offers the most reliable California surf reports and surf forecasts. Featuring expert surf reports and a surf cam network that provides surfers around the world with a precise understanding of what the waves and surf conditions are doing at all of the California surf spots. Every California surf report page features detailed tide charts, surf wind data, water temperatures, up-to-the-minute buoy readings, satellite weather charts, dependable LOLA surf models and more. Compiling, processing and providing all the vital data and surf-related information that’s available to provide a real time analysis of exactly what the surf and conditions are like in California. Surfline is dedicated to giving you the best, most comprehensive and dependable California surf reports in the business.