Arnold surfForecast / CAL – Ventura / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Saturday 02 May 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
15.9° C
(Which is 1.6°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s 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 0.8m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 4th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 7th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 9th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 19s

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 Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Sat
9
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SW
14
1.2
W
6
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
1.6
W
7
0.6
W
7
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
20
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
50
25
55
42
97
66
68
106
104
160
162
100
101
100
51
233
37
78
80
131
131
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
S
20
W
10
W
15
SW
20
SW
10
WNW
20
W
25
W
5
E
10
SSW
20
W
5
WNW
10
WSW
15
WNW
5
WNW
10
SW
10
W
5
SE
5
SSW
10
W
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
High Tide
10:04PM1.70m
11:50AM0.98m
10:31PM1.65m
12:40PM0.92m
11:00PM1.58m
1:45PM0.87m
11:33PM1.50m
3:25PM0.86m
00:14AM1.41m
1:10AM1.30m
6:04PM0.99m
2:33AM1.21m
6:15PM1.09m
Low Tide
5:24AM-0.15m
4:12PM0.67m
6:03AM-0.09m
4:34PM0.74m
6:47AM-0.02m
4:54PM0.81m
7:40AM0.05m
5:07PM0.88m
8:43AM0.10m
9:48AM0.13m
8:52PM0.99m
10:45AM0.14m
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:05
6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
6:00
6:00
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7:40
7:42
7:43
7:44
7:45
7:45
7:45
Temp °C
14
14
15
14
15
16
15
15
16
14
15
16
15
16
17
16
18
18
18
19
18
12
13
12
10
11
11
13
11
12
11
14
13
13
15
15
16
17
17
18
19
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
S
10
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.8
W
5
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SW
14
0.9
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.4
SW
14
1.1
W
6
0.6
W
7
0.4
WNW
9
0.8
W
6
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
8
Energy kJ
50
18
55
42
97
66
68
106
104
33
162
100
43
13
51
86
37
26
45
55
33
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
11
0.3
W
4
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
13
0.2
S
10
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
18
0.2
SSE
10
0.6
SSW
16
0.3
WSW
4
0.2
SSE
10
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.2
SSE
10
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
SSW
20
0.5
SW
16
Energy kJ
20
2
17
30
8
35
46
49
10
160
4
10
100
100
10
45
27
78
26
131
125
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
13
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
NW
11
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
S
13
0.3
WNW
15
0.2
SSW
4
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
11
0.1
NW
12
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
SW
18
0.2
WNW
10
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
20
Energy kJ
7
25
5
31
14
42
2
10
17
24
23
5
10
11
15
50
10
27
80
61
131
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
4
0.4
W
3
0.6
W
4
0.3
W
3
0.3
SW
3
0.2
WNW
2
1.1
W
5
1.3
W
5
0.4
W
2
1.2
W
6
0.5
W
6
1.6
W
7
0.5
W
5
0.3
ESE
2
0.2
ESE
3
Energy kJ
8
2
11
2
1
1
59
90
2
101
19
233
11
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
Distance (km)
24
123
71
5
147
40
5
40
405
0
77
40
0
78
40
0
40
5
0
40
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Ventura County
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
1
1
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
8
7
8
5
4
4
6
5
5
5
6
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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