Arnold Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.12° N 119.16° W

Arnold Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Arnold sea temperature is
19.8° C
2.7° 

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


Arnold surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 749 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s period with SW 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Arnold in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 17th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 24th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 20th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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PM
Night
AM
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Night
AM
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
15
0.6
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
17
1
S
12
1.3
SSW
13
1.1
S
12
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSE
13
0.8
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
74
78
249
159
89
238
302
572
327
248
229
298
256
362
268
236
232
161
232
187
Wind (km/h)
10
W
5
SSE
10
SSW
15
W
5
S
5
SSW
15
W
0
WSW
10
SW
15
WNW
0
W
10
WSW
20
W
5
WNW
15
W
20
WNW
10
WNW
15
W
15
W
5
W
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
00:20AM1.66m
1:47PM1.43m
1:13AM1.39m
2:32PM1.46m
2:17AM1.12m
3:19PM1.48m
3:50AM0.91m
4:11PM1.49m
6:08AM0.84m
5:07PM1.51m
8:07AM0.90m
6:02PM1.55m
Low Tide
6:28PM0.55m
7:12AM-0.05m
7:33PM0.56m
7:48AM0.17m
8:50PM0.55m
8:24AM0.39m
10:21PM0.50m
9:02AM0.60m
11:54PM0.38m
9:50AM0.77m
1:06AM0.24m
11:03AM0.87m
1:58AM0.11m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:56
5:58
5:58
5:58
6:00
6:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:07
8:07
8:06
8:06
8:05
8:05
8:04
 mm
Temp °C
21
18
21
21
20
21
21
20
21
22
22
23
23
22
21
22
21
21
22
21
Feels °C
22
19
22
22
21
22
21
19
21
22
22
22
21
22
22
21
21
21
21
21
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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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