Surf Forecasts:
Emma Wood State Beach surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, WNW swell with 265 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s 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 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Emma Wood State Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's look at what we've got for the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, it’s a tough outlook. For the first week, we're looking at a whole lot of small, weak energy and onshore breezes. The truth is, there is nothing ridable for days on end here. We’re talking a long dry spell of poor surf conditions from the start right through until Saturday the 18th. There’s just no swell to work with, and what little wind we get is mostly onshore. It's a real bummer.
Now, there is a tiny glimmer late on Saturday afternoon the 18th. We’re looking at Emma Wood State Beach (Ventura). It’s a beach and reef setup, fairly exposed to the SW, and it’s a beginner-friendly spot. Around Saturday afternoon the clouds part, the wind drops to glassy, and we see a 1 ft SW groundswell wrapping in. The period is a very long 18 seconds, which means it’s going to have some real punch for its size, but also long lulls between sets. The combined energy is weak (137). Water temps are 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year. It’s surfable but very ordinary – definitely not a standout, just the best of a bad lot. If you’re desperate for a paddle and you can handle the super long waits between waves, that’s your window.
Things do try to pick up a little in the second week, but the winds don’t play ball. By Thursday the 23rd of July and into the 24th, the swell starts to build to around 3 ft to 3 ft from the S, with moderate energy building to 598, but the wind is cross-onshore. It’s marginal at best, choppy, and not worth getting excited about. The quality just isn’t there. For the rest of the period, it’s pretty forgettable.
Honestly, if you're a paddle surfer, there’s nothing here that’ll get your heart racing. The only time the wind is light and surf is on offer is that Saturday afternoon. Keep an eye on the forecasts, though – things can change, and it doesn't usually stay this quiet forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed night, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 19 | SW 14 | W 17 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 13 | SW 17 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 16 | WNW 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WNW 6 |
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 kJ | 48 | 42 | 40 | 106 | 78 | 106 | 58 | 33 | 49 | 108 | 82 | 84 | 145 | 157 | 134 | 94 | 122 | 102 | 175 | 199 | 188 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:41AM1.30m | 10:43PM2.07m | 12:22PM1.35m | 11:30PM1.90m | 1:03PM1.39m | 00:19AM1.66m | 1:46PM1.43m | 1:12AM1.39m | 2:31PM1.46m | 2:16AM1.12m | 3:18PM1.48m | 3:49AM0.91m | 4:10PM1.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:39PM0.56m | 5:57AM-0.41m | 5:33PM0.55m | 6:36AM-0.25m | 6:31PM0.55m | 7:15AM-0.05m | 7:36PM0.56m | 7:51AM0.17m | 8:53PM0.55m | 8:27AM0.39m | 10:24PM0.50m | 9:05AM0.60m | 11:57PM0.38m | ||||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — |
 | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 6 | SW 18 | S 12 | S 13 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 16 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 15 | W 6 |
| kJ | 12 | 11 | 35 | 106 | 78 | 106 | 56 | 33 | 10 | 108 | 46 | 84 | 62 | 157 | 134 | 82 | 122 | 39 | 23 | 199 | 98 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 16 | W 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SSE 4 | SW 15 | W 16 | SW 18 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SW 17 | W 5 | SSW 16 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 6 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 32 | 42 | 38 | 40 | 39 | 56 | 33 | 2 | 34 | 45 | 82 | 75 | 93 | 145 | 13 | 94 | 48 | 102 | 175 | 23 | 156 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 14 | W 17 | W 6 | W 7 | W 16 | SW 17 | W 15 | SW 16 | W 5 | W 5 | S 11 | SSW 10 | W 13 | SSW 9 |
| kJ | 48 | 16 | 40 | 14 | 14 | 33 | 58 | 33 | 49 | 5 | 9 | 43 | 145 | 39 | 127 | 7 | 4 | 64 | 32 | 13 | 16 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | SSE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | W 4 | WNW 6 | — | W 5 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | 7 | 91 | — | 49 | 188 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 27 | 0 | 17 | 126 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 98 | 19 | 0 | 263 | 19 | 0 | 51 | 19 | 0 |
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