Arnold surfForecast / CAL – Ventura / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Tuesday 18 Nov 2025 PST
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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
17.3° C
(Which is 1.3°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 18) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Arnold in the next 12 days are 0.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 21) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Nov 21) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 18th Nov)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 18th Nov)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 21st Nov)2ft (0.6m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arnold over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Fri morning, calm by Sun night).

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
W
0.4
SW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.6
WNW
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.4
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.5
S
Period(s) (?)121615151514141310101414151514161616161513
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)9765865684803028654716510311312171137129126959289
Wind
(km/h)
10
ESE
10
S
5
NNW
0
WNW
10
W
5
WSW
5
SW
5
ESE
5
NNW
25
NNE
25
NE
10
N
10
E
15
W
5
NNW
5
W
10
W
5
NW
5
SW
5
W
0
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
glassglassglasscross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:51PM
1.14
7:53AM
1.82
9:30PM
1.11
8:17AM
1.82
10:11PM
1.07
8:44AM
1.80
10:55PM
1.03
9:13AM
1.76
11:48PM
0.99
9:45AM
1.70
12:54AM
0.97
10:22AM
1.62
2:19AM
0.99
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:37PM
-0.04
1:37AM
0.66
3:09PM
-0.09
2:00AM
0.72
3:42PM
-0.10
2:24AM
0.78
4:17PM
-0.09
2:49AM
0.83
4:57PM
-0.05
3:14AM
0.88
5:41PM
-0.00
3:41AM
0.94
6:32PM
0.05
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Sunrise6:31--6:31--6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35--6:37--
Sunset-4:51--4:50--4:50--4:49--4:49--4:49--4:47-
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-------31------------
Temp. °C151514151514141214161715191819181716171616
Feels °C (?)131313141212131113111112171416171514151516
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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 12 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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