Emma Wood State Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.28° N 119.31° W

Issued: 10 am 26 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 cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 6s period, WNW swell with 309 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s 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 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Emma Wood State Beach in the next 16 days are 2.0m 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 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 26th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 26th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 27th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 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 Sat morning, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
17
0.5
SSW
16
1.6
WNW
6
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
8
0.4
SSW
15
0.9
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.4
SW
14
0.7
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
1.2
WNW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
116
81
174
168
151
190
119
95
84
151
117
53
89
80
80
68
67
100
99
104
94
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
SW
10
SSW
20
WSW
5
E
15
SW
20
WSW
0
SE
15
SW
20
WSW
10
E
10
SW
15
WSW
5
E
15
WSW
20
WSW
0
ESE
15
SW
20
WSW
0
ESE
Wind State
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
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
11:11PM1.69m
Low Tide
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
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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
 mm
Temp °C
17
17
17
18
18
18
16
17
16
17
17
18
17
17
16
16
17
17
16
17
17
Feels °C
16
16
17
18
16
17
15
15
15
16
14
16
16
15
14
16
14
16
16
14
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.7
W
5
0.6
W
6
0.5
SSW
16
1.1
W
6
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
8
0.8
W
6
0.9
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.9
W
6
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.7
W
6
0.6
W
6
0.5
W
6
0.8
W
6
0.6
W
7
0.7
W
7
0.8
W
6
Energy kJ
116
81
28
21
151
89
119
86
47
151
117
52
89
61
29
30
21
42
34
43
43
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
19
0.4
SW
18
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
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
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
Energy kJ
72
81
174
168
2
144
98
95
84
86
85
53
53
80
80
68
67
100
99
104
54
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
4
0.4
W
6
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
13
0.1
S
9
0.1
W
12
0.4
WNW
9
0.2
S
10
0.2
SSW
20
0.2
SSW
20
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
WNW
11
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
WNW
9
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
S
12
0.4
SW
15
0.2
SSW
18
Energy kJ
3
13
2
2
2
3
2
3
26
9
38
37
32
39
22
16
16
37
10
57
31
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
3
0.9
WNW
5
0.9
W
5
1.6
WNW
6
1.1
W
5
0.3
ESE
3
0.9
WNW
5
0.6
W
4
0.8
W
5
1.2
WNW
6
Energy kJ
3
42
46
190
59
2
42
10
28
94
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
99
19
6
51
1108
0
90
309
0
91
383
0
91
19
0
91
263
0
51
383
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Ventura County
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
4
3
3
4
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
9
7
5
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
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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