Emma Wood State Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.28° N 119.31° W

Issued: 10 pm 28 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Emma Wood State Beach sea temperature is
17.2° C

1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Emma Wood State Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Emma Wood State Beach surf forecast from 29 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 151 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 29 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Emma Wood State Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Emma Wood State Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Emma Wood State Beach in the next 16 days are 0.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 29th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 5th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 6th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Emma Wood State Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sun
5
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.4
SW
14
0.6
W
10
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SW
15
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
19
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
125
122
96
53
68
80
80
68
67
100
99
104
54
144
99
81
82
82
69
121
79
Wind (km/h)
0
WNW
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
SE
15
SSW
15
WSW
5
SW
15
S
10
WSW
5
SSE
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
S
10
SW
15
WSW
5
SSW
10
WSW
15
W
5
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
Wind State
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
High Tide
8:57PM1.78m
11:09AM1.05m
9:30PM1.79m
11:39AM1.06m
10:04PM1.79m
12:11PM1.08m
10:37PM1.76m
12:44PM1.10m
11:11PM1.69m
1:19PM1.13m
11:47PM1.57m
1:54PM1.18m
00:28AM1.41m
2:31PM1.26m
Low Tide
4:34AM-0.19m
3:18PM0.79m
5:06AM-0.20m
3:53PM0.78m
5:38AM-0.19m
4:30PM0.78m
6:10AM-0.16m
5:09PM0.79m
6:41AM-0.10m
5:55PM0.80m
7:13AM-0.01m
6:51PM0.80m
7:44AM0.10m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:50
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:13
8:13
8:13
8:13
8:13
8:13
8:12
8:12
 mm
Temp °C
17
18
17
16
17
16
15
17
16
16
17
17
16
17
18
17
17
19
17
17
19
Feels °C
18
17
16
14
16
14
13
15
14
15
16
16
14
17
16
17
17
17
16
17
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
5
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
6
0.4
W
6
0.4
W
6
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
W
6
0.5
W
6
0.5
W
6
0.4
SSW
16
0.6
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.4
W
5
0.7
W
6
0.6
W
6
0.6
W
6
Energy kJ
125
122
96
21
68
73
18
12
12
100
99
13
18
18
99
18
12
8
31
25
29
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.3
WNW
11
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
W
6
0.4
W
6
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SW
15
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
W
6
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SW
18
Energy kJ
84
86
85
32
53
80
23
68
67
12
12
104
54
144
16
81
82
82
53
121
79
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
22
0.2
S
11
0.2
SSW
20
0.4
SW
14
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
10
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
WNW
9
0.4
SW
15
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.2
SSW
19
0.3
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
19
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
Energy kJ
18
9
38
53
32
39
80
11
18
37
9
57
9
9
9
8
37
74
36
34
34
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
2
0.4
W
4
0.4
WNW
9
0.5
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.8
W
5
0.6
W
4
1.1
W
5
Energy kJ
1
5
28
7
10
27
9
69
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
0
99
19
6
99
19
0
263
19
7
98
19
0
99
19
0
99
19
0
51
51
Best forecast wave conditions in Ventura County
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
9
5
5
5
6
6
6
6
6
6
8
9
9
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Information about the Emma Wood State Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Emma Wood State Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Emma Wood State Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Emma Wood State Beach 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 (Emma Wood State Beach) 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 Emma Wood State Beach 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.

Emma Wood State Beach is 5 km (3 miles) from the city of Ventura. If you plan a vacation in Ventura County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ventura. Ventura has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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