Surf Forecasts:
Arnold surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, S swell with 582 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arnold this week:
The surf forecast for Arnold over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Arnold in the next 16 days are 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arnold over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | WNW 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
169 | 127 | 309 | 539 | 411 | 284 | 136 | 244 | 172 | 315 | 329 | 582 | 459 | 493 | 475 | 344 | 239 | 233 | 180 | 120 | 160 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:35AM1.23m | 8:31PM1.78m | 9:53AM1.29m | 9:04PM1.82m | 10:12AM1.37m | 9:36PM1.80m | 10:34AM1.44m | 10:10PM1.73m | 10:57AM1.52m | 10:46PM1.61m | 11:22AM1.59m | 11:27PM1.44m | 11:51AM1.65m | 00:14AM1.24m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:28PM0.70m | 3:35AM-0.09m | 3:00PM0.60m | 3:58AM-0.09m | 3:34PM0.51m | 4:22AM-0.05m | 4:10PM0.42m | 4:45AM0.02m | 4:48PM0.36m | 5:09AM0.14m | 5:32PM0.31m | 5:32AM0.28m | 6:21PM0.30m | ||||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 5 | SSE 12 | W 6 |
169 | 90 | 309 | 539 | 411 | 284 | 128 | 244 | 165 | 81 | 329 | 582 | 459 | 493 | 475 | 50 | 239 | 233 | 25 | 107 | 49 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SW 16 | W 5 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 12 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | SSW 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 |
89 | 127 | 18 | 124 | 119 | 104 | 136 | 102 | 172 | 315 | 56 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 344 | 101 | 123 | 180 | 120 | 144 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | S 13 | SW 16 | W 5 | SW 20 | W 8 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 13 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | WNW 8 | S 12 | SSE 12 | S 14 | SSW 13 |
8 | 87 | 124 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 75 | 14 | 19 | 31 | 43 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 68 | 14 | 112 | 111 | 59 | 102 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 5 | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | WNW 7 | W 5 | W 6 | — | W 5 | WNW 6 |
— | 5 | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 60 | 75 | 35 | 31 | 124 | 186 | 22 | 62 | — | 10 | 160 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 77 | 40 | 0 | 40 | 5 | 6 | 72 | 5 | 28 | 40 | 5 | 5 | 71 | 5 | 5 | 71 | 39 | 0 | 71 | 5 | 0 |
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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 16 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.











