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 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Emma Wood State Beach sea temperature is
21.0° C
3.3° 

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 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s period, S swell with 107 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m 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 0.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 20th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 20th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 24th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – we’ve got a long, flat stretch ahead. The next two weeks are a real struggle for anyone wanting to paddle out at Emma Wood State Beach. The entire 16-day window is filled with tiny, weak swell and onshore or cross-onshore winds that just won’t let up. The water temperature is sitting at 70°, which is a massive 6° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual, so you’ll be sweating in your wetsuit, or maybe just in boardshorts. The combined swell energy is weak, never getting above 200 for the first week, hanging around the 100-170 range, and even the slightly bigger pulses later on only reach 372 (moderate). Basically, it’s poor surf conditions every single day.

From Wednesday, August 19th, right through to the end of the month, we’re looking at ankle-to-knee high waves at best, with a long period swell from the SSW that’s just not wrapping in with any power. The wind is a constant issue – mostly a light to gentle breeze from the WSW, but it’s always cross-onshore or straight onshore, leaving the surface chopped or rippled. There’s no standout day, no window of clean conditions. The forecast confidence is high for the short term, and it’s just bad news.

There is a *slight* bump in energy around the 29th and 30th of August, with the swell height creeping up to 2 ft from the SSW, and the combined energy hitting 372 (moderate). The period is still a long 16-17 seconds, which is a groundswell, but it’s still too small and the wind remains cross-onshore, so it’s not going to offer anything rideable. The whole period is a blank. For a beach and reef setup, this is a poor run. It’s not looking like it’s going to turn around any time soon. If you’re desperate, maybe look at other spots, but here, the board stays in the car.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
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13
0.3
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0.4
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16
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0.4
SSW
14
0.4
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14
0.3
SW
17
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
130
138
85
81
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79
35
58
34
33
43
71
50
57
68
70
46
74
69
66
64
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
S
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
SW
10
WSW
10
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SW
15
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15
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10
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20
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High Tide
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
9:34AM1.23m
8:30PM1.78m
Low Tide
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
2:31PM0.70m
3:38AM-0.09m
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7:39
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7:31
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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