Arnold surfForecast / CAL – Ventura / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Sunday 26 Apr 2026 PDT
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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
16.5° C
(Which is 2.5°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 28th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 1st May)5ft (1.6m) 6s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 1st May)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
18
1
WNW
5
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.3
SW
16
0.3
S
15
0.3
S
11
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
1.6
W
6
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.9
W
5
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
S
18
0.3
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
46
45
46
31
56
56
46
46
40
38
23
33
33
33
220
17
17
43
14
25
51
Wind (km/h)
25
W
30
W
10
W
15
WSW
20
W
0
E
10
S
20
W
0
SW
10
SW
15
W
5
SSE
10
SSE
15
W
5
WNW
10
SSW
15
W
5
SW
15
S
15
WSW
5
S
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
7:40PM1.45m
7:30AM1.32m
8:07PM1.55m
8:20AM1.28m
8:31PM1.64m
9:05AM1.23m
8:54PM1.69m
9:47AM1.17m
9:17PM1.72m
10:27AM1.11m
9:40PM1.72m
11:07AM1.05m
10:04PM1.70m
Low Tide
1:08PM-0.01m
1:45AM0.31m
1:44PM0.08m
2:28AM0.14m
2:14PM0.18m
3:06AM0.00m
2:40PM0.29m
3:42AM-0.10m
3:04PM0.40m
4:15AM-0.15m
3:27PM0.50m
4:49AM-0.17m
3:49PM0.59m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
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6:11
6:11
6:09
6:09
6:07
6:07
6:05
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7:36
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:38
7:39
7:40
Temp °C
15
16
15
14
16
15
15
16
15
17
16
16
17
16
15
16
16
14
15
15
14
10
10
10
11
11
11
13
12
13
15
14
14
16
14
14
15
14
12
14
13
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.8
W
5
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.5
W
4
0.4
WSW
4
0.3
S
11
0.3
WSW
4
0.5
W
4
0.3
SW
14
1
W
6
0.4
WSW
6
0.2
WNW
13
0.5
W
5
0.3
WSW
5
0.3
W
12
0.3
SSW
16
Energy kJ
46
45
46
22
21
32
25
25
9
6
21
3
9
33
66
15
16
11
5
25
51
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
15
0.1
SW
15
0.3
SW
15
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
18
0.3
S
12
0.3
W
4
0.3
S
16
0.3
SW
16
0.3
S
15
0.2
S
15
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
14
0.2
S
13
0.3
SW
14
0.3
WNW
5
0.2
WSW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
S
11
0.3
WSW
4
Energy kJ
17
9
34
31
56
24
3
46
40
38
17
33
33
14
29
5
17
28
14
9
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
16
0.2
W
16
0.2
W
14
0.2
WNW
14
0.2
S
13
0.3
SW
13
0.3
S
16
0.2
WSW
16
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.2
WSW
15
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
S
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.1
SW
14
0.2
S
18
0.3
S
11
Energy kJ
19
20
16
20
14
28
46
26
24
21
23
9
14
9
8
17
11
15
8
24
20
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
4
0.9
W
4
0.8
W
5
0.6
W
4
0.9
W
4
1
WNW
5
0.3
W
4
0.7
W
5
0.7
W
5
0.4
WSW
4
0.6
W
5
0.6
W
4
1.6
W
6
0.4
WSW
5
0.9
W
5
Energy kJ
14
30
27
10
28
56
3
25
24
6
16
14
220
9
43
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
3
1
1
Distance (km)
96
1505
5
71
241
0
243
287
0
78
155
22
72
11
0
78
40
0
124
40
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Ventura County
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
6
5
5
5
9
6
9
5
5
4
7
6
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
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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.

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