Emma Wood State Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.28° N 119.31° W

Issued: 10 pm 25 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Emma Wood State Beach sea temperature is
17.0° C

1.1°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 26 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 6s period, WNW swell with 329 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s 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 Friday (Jun 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. 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 2.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jun 29) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 26th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 26th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 27th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 6s

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 Fri night, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thu
2
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
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
17
0.5
SSW
16
1.8
WNW
6
0.9
W
8
0.8
W
8
1
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.4
SW
14
0.6
W
10
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
118
116
81
174
168
151
237
113
95
153
110
85
53
67
80
80
68
103
74
99
104
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
15
SSW
15
WSW
5
SSW
15
SSW
25
WSW
5
ENE
15
SW
15
WSW
5
SSW
10
SW
15
WSW
5
SE
15
SSW
15
WSW
5
WSW
15
SSW
15
WSW
0
SSE
15
SW
10
WSW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
off
on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
glassy
on
on
High Tide
9:29AM0.98m
7:49PM1.72m
10:07AM1.01m
8:23PM1.75m
10:39AM1.03m
8:57PM1.78m
11:09AM1.05m
9:30PM1.79m
11:39AM1.06m
10:04PM1.79m
12:11PM1.08m
10:37PM1.76m
12:44PM1.10m
Low Tide
2:54AM-0.04m
1:27PM0.79m
3:29AM-0.12m
2:06PM0.81m
4:02AM-0.16m
2:43PM0.80m
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
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:46
5:47
5:47
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
<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
8:13
8:13
 mm
Temp °C
16
17
17
18
17
18
18
16
17
18
17
17
16
18
17
16
17
16
16
17
17
Feels °C
15
15
16
19
18
16
15
16
15
18
17
15
15
17
16
14
16
14
15
17
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.7
W
5
0.6
W
5
0.5
SSW
16
1.1
W
6
0.9
W
8
0.8
W
8
1
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
6
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
6
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
W
6
0.5
W
6
Energy kJ
118
116
81
28
21
151
89
113
92
153
110
85
22
67
50
11
68
103
65
18
21
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
4
0.3
WSW
4
0.4
W
7
0.5
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
17
0.1
S
10
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
W
6
0.4
W
6
0.4
W
6
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
18
Energy kJ
3
4
15
174
168
2
144
98
95
84
57
85
53
53
80
80
12
12
12
99
104
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
19
0.3
SSW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
13
0.1
S
9
0.1
W
12
0.1
SW
22
0.2
S
11
0.2
SSW
20
0.3
WNW
10
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
10
0.3
SSW
19
0.2
S
11
0.4
SW
15
Energy kJ
74
72
81
2
2
2
3
2
3
18
9
38
18
32
39
36
11
10
74
10
57
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
5
1
W
5
1.8
WNW
6
0.8
W
5
0.3
S
2
0.3
W
5
0.3
W
10
0.5
W
4
Energy kJ
10
38
57
237
28
1
4
17
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
Distance (km)
19
0
99
19
0
51
999
0
51
51
6
95
19
0
99
263
0
210
19
0
98
Best forecast wave conditions in Ventura County
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
1
3
3
3
3
3
2
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
5
6
6
8
7
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
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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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