Arnold surfForecast / CAL – Ventura / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Monday 11 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
15.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 11) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Arnold in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 11th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 17th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 17th May)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
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
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
1.3
W
6
2.3
W
7
2.5
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
291
288
193
242
188
65
123
104
159
295
280
252
225
141
101
165
165
158
143
569
804
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
WSW
10
W
10
SSW
10
SW
5
W
10
SW
15
WSW
10
SE
10
SSW
15
W
5
SE
10
SSW
15
W
5
SE
10
SSW
10
SW
5
SSW
10
WSW
10
W
10
ESE
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
6:50PM1.35m
6:38AM1.16m
7:13PM1.52m
7:38AM1.18m
7:41PM1.70m
8:33AM1.19m
8:12PM1.87m
9:27AM1.18m
8:48PM1.99m
10:21AM1.16m
9:27PM2.07m
11:17AM1.12m
10:10PM2.07m
Low Tide
12:11PM0.17m
1:01AM0.45m
12:46PM0.21m
1:46AM0.20m
1:20PM0.27m
2:29AM-0.06m
1:55PM0.34m
3:14AM-0.28m
2:32PM0.42m
3:59AM-0.44m
3:10PM0.50m
4:48AM-0.52m
3:52PM0.58m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:58
5:56
5:56
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:47
7:47
7:49
7:50
7:51
7:51
7:52
Temp °C
16
17
15
16
16
14
15
15
15
16
17
16
17
17
16
18
18
16
16
16
17
15
16
14
15
14
14
14
13
15
15
16
15
16
16
15
17
17
16
16
13
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.6
W
8
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.9
W
6
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.4
SSW
13
Energy kJ
291
288
193
242
188
65
123
104
47
295
280
252
225
141
101
165
165
59
92
90
57
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
10
0.4
W
10
0.3
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
11
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
17
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.4
WNW
10
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.6
SSW
14
0.3
WNW
10
0.2
S
18
0.3
S
16
Energy kJ
32
18
33
22
24
53
64
61
159
53
43
34
65
44
43
48
44
158
21
24
46
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.3
S
13
0.2
S
11
0.3
S
13
0.3
SSE
13
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
S
11
0.4
SSW
13
0.2
S
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.3
WSW
4
0.2
SSE
10
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.2
S
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
Energy kJ
11
11
28
9
30
32
11
9
70
8
10
3
11
84
83
10
10
57
25
12
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
3
1.3
W
6
2.3
W
7
2.5
WNW
8
Energy kJ
2
143
569
804
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
Distance (km)
192
5
5
78
78
0
241
5
6
72
11
0
78
5
6
78
40
0
71
5
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Ventura County
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
4
3
2
3
3
2
4
3
3
2
3
3
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
8
9
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
6
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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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