Emma Wood State Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.28° N 119.31° W

Emma Wood State Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Emma Wood State Beach sea temperature is
20.2° C
3.1° 

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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SSW swell with 313 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with SSW 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 (Jul 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. 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 0.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8AM. 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 (Mon 20th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 20th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 21st Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s get real about the next two weeks at Emma Wood State Beach.

First off, I’ve got to be straight with you – the water is sitting at a very unusual 68° right now, which is much warmer than what we’d expect for this time of year. It’s a weird one.

Now, for the surf. Honestly, the whole 16-day window looks bleak. There is no good surf on offer. We’ve got a long gap from the start of the forecast all the way through until the end of July where the conditions are just poor. The swell is tiny, mostly 2ft to 3ft, and the wind is constantly onshore or cross-onshore, blowing that little bump into a mess. The combined energy is mostly weak to moderate (between 165 and 390), but it doesn’t matter because the quality is shot.

Around the 30th of July, things start to look a bit more interesting energy-wise, but it’s still marginal. The swell picks up to 2ft from the SSE with a 16-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 463. The wind is light and onshore, but the forecast still calls it marginal surf. By the 31st of July, we see the biggest swell of the period at 4ft to 4ft from the S, with a 15-second period. The energy hits 661 to 743, which is moderate energy. But again, the wind is cross-onshore, and the conditions are only rated as marginal. It’s not going to be clean.

Heading into the first week of August, the swell drops back down, and the energy fades. The last few days show nothing worth paddling out for. The wind is mostly onshore, and the swell height is back to 1ft to 3ft.

This is a classic blank run for this area. When the swell is this small and the wind is this unfriendly, you’re better off doing something else. The setup here is a beach and reef, and with the strong onshore wind and marginal quality, it honestly looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Don’t hold your breath – forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing to chase.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed night, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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0.5
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17
0.5
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12
0.8
SSW
11
0.6
SSW
16
0.4
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0.6
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0.8
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0.7
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0.6
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1.3
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0.4
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24
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SSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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252
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171
253
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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W
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High Tide
2:31PM1.46m
2:16AM1.12m
3:18PM1.48m
3:49AM0.91m
4:10PM1.49m
6:07AM0.84m
5:06PM1.51m
8:06AM0.90m
6:01PM1.55m
9:02AM0.98m
6:50PM1.61m
9:32AM1.04m
7:34PM1.67m
Low Tide
8:53PM0.55m
8:27AM0.39m
10:24PM0.50m
9:05AM0.60m
11:57PM0.38m
9:53AM0.77m
1:09AM0.24m
11:06AM0.87m
2:01AM0.11m
12:23PM0.91m
2:41AM0.01m
1:20PM0.90m
3:14AM-0.06m
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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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