Arnold surfForecast / CAL – Ventura / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Monday 04 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
15.7° C
(Which is 1.4°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 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m 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 0.2m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 5th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 6th May)2ft (0.6m) 16s
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 14°C on Mon morning). 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
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
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
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
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
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
1.2
W
6
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
20
0.7
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
121
66
68
106
104
160
162
100
100
100
70
108
44
78
80
131
131
309
178
348
229
Wind (km/h)
15
W
20
WSW
5
WSW
20
W
25
W
5
E
10
S
20
W
0
NNW
10
WSW
15
W
5
SE
10
WSW
5
SW
5
SE
10
SSW
10
W
10
ESE
10
S
10
WSW
5
SE
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
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
4:09AM1.16m
6:31PM1.20m
Low Tide
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
11:01PM0.88m
11:32AM0.15m
00:11AM0.69m
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
6:00
6:00
5:58
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7:42
7:43
7:44
7:45
7:45
7:45
7:46
Temp °C
15
16
15
15
16
15
16
16
15
16
17
16
16
17
17
18
18
17
19
19
18
12
11
12
11
11
12
14
13
13
15
15
17
15
16
18
18
17
17
18
19
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
13
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.8
W
5
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SW
14
0.6
W
5
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.8
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.4
SW
18
1
W
6
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.7
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
16
Energy kJ
121
66
46
106
104
31
162
100
16
100
70
34
13
78
71
58
36
309
178
348
229
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
10
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
18
0.2
SSE
10
0.6
SSW
16
0.3
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
10
0.5
SW
14
0.4
W
6
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
16
0.6
W
6
0.5
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
11
Energy kJ
8
35
68
49
10
160
23
10
100
9
14
45
44
27
80
131
100
28
41
23
37
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
13
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
14
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
SSE
11
0.3
W
4
0.1
SW
20
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
8
0.2
SSW
13
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SSW
20
0.2
S
14
0.4
SW
14
0.2
S
13
0.3
S
13
Energy kJ
14
21
20
10
17
24
3
15
11
11
10
36
12
14
16
60
131
15
53
14
28
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
3
0.5
W
3
0.3
WSW
3
0.8
W
4
1.1
W
5
1
WNW
5
0.2
ESE
2
0.3
W
12
0.9
W
5
0.4
W
6
1.2
W
6
0.5
W
4
0.2
E
3
0.1
SE
9
Energy kJ
3
5
2
22
55
58
1
24
47
11
108
9
1
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
40
71
0
40
405
0
77
40
0
71
40
0
40
6
0
76
5
0
76
5
6
Best forecast wave conditions in Ventura County
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
2
3
2
1
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
4
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
6
5
5
6
5
7
9
4
4
4
9
9
8
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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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