Arnold surfForecast / CAL – Ventura / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 19 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
16.1° 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 Tuesday (May 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Arnold in the next 16 days are 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 5PM. 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 (Tue 19th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 21st May)1.5ft (0.5m) 19s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 25th May)3ft (0.9m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue night, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Tue
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
21
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
19
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
68
72
64
82
96
96
107
108
246
79
116
201
169
166
109
139
121
329
464
357
331
Wind (km/h)
15
W
10
N
10
S
15
WNW
0
WSW
10
SSW
15
W
5
W
10
SW
15
W
10
WNW
10
SW
20
W
10
WNW
15
WSW
20
W
5
SW
10
SW
20
W
0
S
5
SW
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
High Tide
11:50PM1.88m
2:35PM1.06m
00:50AM1.70m
3:46PM1.12m
2:01AM1.51m
4:48PM1.22m
3:24AM1.33m
5:38PM1.34m
4:52AM1.19m
6:18PM1.45m
6:12AM1.11m
6:52PM1.56m
7:21AM1.06m
Low Tide
5:32PM0.74m
7:33AM-0.36m
6:41PM0.81m
8:36AM-0.24m
8:12PM0.84m
9:38AM-0.12m
9:57PM0.78m
10:37AM0.01m
11:30PM0.62m
11:29AM0.13m
00:41AM0.43m
12:14PM0.26m
1:35AM0.23m
12:52PM0.38m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:48
5:48
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:53
7:53
7:54
7:55
7:57
7:57
7:58
7:59
Temp °C
20
22
22
20
18
19
19
16
17
17
15
16
16
14
15
15
14
15
15
14
15
18
18
19
18
15
18
17
13
16
15
13
15
14
11
13
12
11
14
13
12
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
13
0.4
SW
15
0.4
S
12
0.4
WSW
4
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
Energy kJ
56
56
54
82
47
6
107
108
246
73
116
201
169
166
109
103
103
329
464
357
331
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
S
12
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
15
0.4
S
14
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
W
4
0.2
S
10
0.8
W
5
0.4
WSW
4
Energy kJ
68
40
64
48
96
77
64
54
53
51
45
44
25
21
21
139
121
9
7
33
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
11
0.3
SW
21
0.3
WNW
13
0.1
S
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
14
0.2
WNW
11
0.4
SW
18
0.1
NW
10
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
21
0.2
SSW
19
0.3
SSW
19
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
9
0.1
NW
15
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
Energy kJ
22
72
35
5
56
96
52
11
79
4
18
18
36
72
20
17
16
8
7
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.3
SE
2
0.4
W
13
0.6
W
4
0.4
W
12
0.4
WSW
4
0.3
WSW
4
0.4
W
3
0.4
WSW
4
0.3
W
10
0.4
W
3
0.5
W
4
0.3
W
3
0.7
W
4
0.8
W
5
0.7
W
5
0.7
W
4
1
W
5
0.6
W
5
Energy kJ
1
4
1
54
14
42
4
3
3
4
17
2
7
2
13
28
22
15
59
16
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
5
0
72
40
0
78
40
0
241
40
5
241
40
5
241
71
0
71
241
0
71
Best forecast wave conditions in Ventura County
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
1
3
3
2
3
2
4
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
5
4
5
7
7
5
6
9
6
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
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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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