Emma Wood State Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.28° N 119.31° W

Emma Wood State Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Emma Wood State Beach sea temperature is
18.3° C
1.5° 

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 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, WNW swell with 186 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period with W 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 (Jul 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) 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 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 14th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 15th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 6s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 15th Jul)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 look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: this is a rough stretch. The whole 16-day window is a real struggle. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with barely a ripple worth paddling for. For the first ten days, from July 13th right through to July 22nd, don’t even bother waxing up. The swell is tiny, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the wave comment is consistently "poor surf conditions." It’s a flat spell.

The first real chance of anything comes late on Thursday, July 23rd, and even that is a maybe. Emma Wood State Beach is a beach and reef setup, and it’s rated as a beginner spot. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 65°.

On the morning of Thursday, July 23rd, we see a pulse of 4 ft swell from the S with a period of 14 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 498 (moderate wave energy). But the wind is a light cross-onshore breeze, so it’s not great. The afternoon improves a little, with the swell dropping to 3 ft from the S, period of 13 seconds, and the wind goes light onshore. The wave comment calls it "marginal surf forecast." It’s not good, but it’s the best we’ll see.

Onto Friday, July 24th, the swell drops back to 3 ft from the S with a period of 13 seconds, and the wind is a gentle cross-onshore breeze. The energy is 308 (moderate), but it’s still messy. After that, it’s back to the same old story of tiny, wind-affected dribble right through to the end of July 28th.

So, the only standout, if you can call it that, is Thursday, July 23rd, at Emma Wood State Beach. The 4 ft swell from the S is the biggest we’ll see, but it’s a very short window of marginal conditions. The wind isn’t helping, and crowds are often an issue here. For a beginner, it might be a sneaky session, but for anyone else, it’s a tough watch.

The forecast is pretty reliable for the near term, and it’s bad news. The long-range stuff doesn’t offer any hope either. It’s a frustrating run.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed night, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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29
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150
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43
145
145
129
Wind (km/h)
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15
WSW
10
W
10
WSW
20
WSW
5
SW
10
WSW
15
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SSE
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High Tide
10:21AM1.18m
9:06PM2.19m
11:01AM1.24m
9:55PM2.17m
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
Low Tide
2:53PM0.66m
4:34AM-0.54m
3:46PM0.60m
5:16AM-0.51m
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
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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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