Arnold surfForecast / CAL – Ventura / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Friday 19 Dec 2025 PST
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Arnold surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Arnold sea temperature is
17.2° C
(Which is 2.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arnold this week:

The surf forecast for Arnold over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 19) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Arnold in the next 12 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 26) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 19th Dec)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 19th Dec)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 26th Dec)8ft (2.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arnold over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the SSE by Wed morning).

Fri
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
W
0.8
W
0.3
WSW
0.4
W
0.4
W
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.4
W
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
1.8
S
1.6
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.5
SSW
2.5
SW
2.5
WSW
2.1
W
Period(s) (?)568101011111110101016156777881010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)353911323121212118172925222362523053402748221183861
Wind
(km/h)
5
WSW
0
NE
5
SE
5
WSW
5
ESE
5
W
10
W
5
NW
5
WNW
10
W
5
N
10
SE
20
SE
30
SE
50
SSE
20
SW
15
ESE
30
SSE
30
S
20
SW
10
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onglassglasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
glasscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:14PM
1.05
8:34AM
1.81
10:50PM
1.04
9:08AM
1.80
11:28PM
1.04
9:42AM
1.76
12:09AM
1.05
10:19AM
1.68
12:52AM
1.08
10:59AM
1.56
1:36AM
1.13
11:47AM
1.39
2:19AM
1.23
12:51PM
1.19
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:16AM
0.79
4:09PM
-0.21
2:50AM
0.80
4:45PM
-0.20
3:26AM
0.82
5:21PM
-0.16
4:07AM
0.84
5:58PM
-0.11
4:59AM
0.86
6:36PM
-0.03
6:08AM
0.87
7:15PM
0.08
7:39AM
0.82
Fri
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Sunrise--6:56--6:58--6:58--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:00
Sunset4:50--4:50--4:51--4:51--4:52--4:52--4:52--
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
mod rain
mod rain
mod rain
cloud
Rain (mm)
-------------1420456610-
Temp. °C171617161617161517161718171618151517161615
Feels °C (?)161616151617151517151716141210121312111114
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Information about the Arnold Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Arnold provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Arnold can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Arnold 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 (Arnold) 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 Arnold 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.

Arnold is 4 km (2 miles) from the city of Port Hueneme. If you plan a vacation in Ventura County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Hueneme. Port Hueneme has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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