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 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Emma Wood State Beach sea temperature is
21.3° C
3.7° 

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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, W swell with 169 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period with SW 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 1.0m 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 18th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 24th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 6s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 24th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a hard look at what's coming down the pike for our little stretch of coast. We're talking Emma Wood State Beach, a beach and reef setup that's usually pretty exposed to the swell.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you—this isn't a pretty picture. The water's sitting at a warm 70°, which is a massive 7° warmer than normal for this time of year. That's weird, and you'll feel it, but it's not gonna make the surf any better.

The problem is, we're looking at a long, dry spell. For the first week, from Tuesday the 18th right through to Sunday the 23rd of August, it's basically a flat, choppy mess. We're talking tiny little waves, all under 2 ft, coming from the SSW with a long period of 15–16 seconds. That's a long-period groundswell, which would normally mean some proper lines, but here the energy is pathetic—it's reading weak, with numbers like 74 and 96 in the combined energy. The wind is constantly coming from the WSW, putting us in a cross-on or onshore position, which just chops everything up. The forecast is calling it "poor surf conditions" across the board, and I'm not gonna sugarcoat it. There's nothing to surf. If you're a kitesurfer, maybe you could get a skid in on the stronger afternoon breezes, but for a paddle surfer? Forget it.

We roll into the next week, and things don't improve for a long time. Monday the 24th, Tuesday the 25th, Wednesday the 26th, Thursday the 27th—it's the same story. Tiny, weak swell. On the 25th, we see a jump in the combined swell energy to around 211, but that's from a short, choppy 5-second period windswell. The wave height briefly touches 4 ft in the afternoon, but with a WSW breeze blowing cross-on at 9 mph, it's just gonna be a bumpy, closeout mess. No quality there.

We finally see a bit of a pulse on Saturday the 29th of August. The morning brings a 2 ft swell from the SSW, period 16 seconds, and the combined energy climbs into the moderate range (237). The wind is light and onshore from the WSW at 6 mph. It's a start, and the energy is there, but the guidance still calls it "poor surf conditions." It's inconsistent and weak for the size. This continues into Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st, with similar readings but still nothing that breaks into the "good" category. The crowd profile here says it's "often" busy, so even if a tiny clean-up set came through, you'd be fighting for scraps.

Honestly, mates, through the entire 16-day window, from the 18th of August all the way to the 2nd of September, there isn't a single standout day. The waves never get over 4 ft, the wind is never favorable, and the quality is consistently marked as poor. This is a long, bleak run. For an area that's "fairly consistent," this is a rough patch. It's the kind of forecast where you check your gear, wax your board, and wait for the next model run. The blank run is real this time.

Signing off, Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
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Monday
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0.5
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16
0.4
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SSW
14
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
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14
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14
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0.3
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13
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13
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11
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9
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9
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15
0.3
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16
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SW
18
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SW
17
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WNW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
146
104
81
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138
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81
81
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58
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43
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71
50
57
68
70
46
126
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
15
WSW
5
SW
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15
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10
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High Tide
1:56PM1.49m
3:37AM0.86m
2:48PM1.44m
4:04PM1.41m
8:55AM1.01m
5:27PM1.44m
8:52AM1.08m
6:31PM1.52m
9:04AM1.13m
7:18PM1.62m
9:18AM1.17m
7:56PM1.71m
Low Tide
9:34PM0.44m
7:26AM0.79m
11:19PM0.40m
00:43AM0.29m
10:39AM1.03m
1:36AM0.18m
12:31PM0.99m
2:15AM0.08m
1:22PM0.91m
2:45AM0.01m
1:58PM0.80m
3:13AM-0.05m
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Temp °C
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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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