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 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Emma Wood State Beach sea temperature is
21.6°C
3.9° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with 348 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period with S 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 (Aug 26) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. 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 0.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 26th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 30th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 29th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. The next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a long stretch of onshore wind and pretty ordinary conditions, but there’s a brief window of hope if you’re patient. The water is running about 71° which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, so at least you won’t be freezing your butt off while you’re waiting for a wave.

The first real recommendation doesn’t come until Thursday, 3rd September, at Emma Wood State Beach. It’s a beach and reef setup, fairly exposed to the SW. The swell is a modest 3ft from the S with a period of 13 seconds. That’s a decent groundswell, but the energy is moderate (combined energy of 398). The winds are light from the SW, so it’s onshore, making for marginal surf. The tide or conditions are just not quite there, so it’s a day to be hopeful but not stoked.

The standout moment – and I mean the only real standout – comes on Friday, 4th September. Emma Wood wakes up with glassy conditions. A light NNE breeze – that’s offshore. The swell is still small, 2ft from the SSW, but the period is a long 17 seconds. This is proper groundswell. The energy is moderate (293). The waves will be clean, with some shape, and the sets will be well-spaced, making it easier to paddle out. The afternoon keeps it going with a NE offshore breeze and clean lines, swell bumping up to 2ft from the SSW at 16 seconds. This is the best on offer. The crowd profile here says “often,” so expect a few buddies in the water, but that’s the price for a good session.

After that, it’s back to the grind. Saturday, 5th September, the wind swings back onshore and the quality drops. From there, through to Thursday, 10th September, we’re looking at poor surf conditions with consistent onshore or cross-onshore winds and small, weak swell. The combined energy values drop into the low hundreds, and the swell direction stays from the SSW or SW, but it’s all blown out. There’s a gap of several days with no real recommendations, so it’s a waiting game.

If you’re a beginner, Friday 4th September is your best bet. The swell is well under 5ft, so it’s manageable. For anyone else, that’s the day to paddle out, get some clean, long-period lines, and enjoy the warm water. Don’t bother with the rest of the period unless the forecast changes.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat night, min 19°C on Sun 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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0.8
S
13
0.7
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12
0.7
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.6
S
11
0.4
SW
17
0.4
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19
0.4
SSW
19
0.7
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12
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0.5
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0.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
209
141
119
51
89
76
140
146
270
261
229
229
193
140
118
87
77
108
99
63
117
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
WSW
5
NNW
5
WNW
10
WSW
5
SW
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
SW
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WSW
15
WSW
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15
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10
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10
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High Tide
9:52AM1.29m
9:03PM1.82m
10:11AM1.37m
9:35PM1.80m
10:33AM1.44m
10:09PM1.73m
10:56AM1.52m
10:45PM1.61m
11:21AM1.59m
11:26PM1.44m
11:50AM1.65m
00:13AM1.24m
12:23PM1.67m
1:16AM1.03m
Low Tide
3:03PM0.60m
4:01AM-0.09m
3:37PM0.51m
4:25AM-0.05m
4:13PM0.42m
4:48AM0.02m
4:51PM0.36m
5:12AM0.14m
5:35PM0.31m
5:35AM0.28m
6:24PM0.30m
5:59AM0.45m
7:25PM0.30m
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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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