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 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Emma Wood State Beach sea temperature is
22.2°C
4.6° 

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 30 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, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with 291 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 6s 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 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

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

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. We’ve got a pretty grim-looking 16-day window on our hands, so I’ll level with you: there’s no standout day, no magic session calling your name. The only break on the cards is Emma Wood State Beach, and to be honest, it’s not looking like it’s going to give us much.

We start off on Saturday, August 29th, with a tiny 2ft swell from the SSW, but the wind is onshore from the SW at 9 mph. The water is a balmy 72°F, which is a whopping 8°F warmer than normal – that’s very unusual for this time of year. The combined energy is a weak 315, and the report just says poor surf conditions. That pretty much sets the tone.

Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st are more of the same: same tiny 2ft to 2ft SSW swell, with onshore or cross-onshore winds. The wind picks up a bit Monday afternoon, making it choppy. Not even worth paddling out for.

The first week of September is a write-off. From Tuesday the 1st right through to Saturday the 6th, the swell barely scrapes 2ft, and the wind is either onshore or cross-onshore. The combined energy dribbles along between 103 and 304 – weak to moderate. The wave comment is consistent: “poor surf conditions.” There’s a brief moment on the morning of the 6th where it’s called “marginal,” but with a 2ft swell and onshore wind, that’s just a polite way of saying “don’t get your hopes up.”

The second week doesn’t get any better. From Monday the 7th to Sunday the 13th, we’re looking at the same story: small SSW to W swells (1ft to 3ft), with the odd bit of cross-shore wind. The combined energy level falls to between 92 and 253. The swell period drops to 8 seconds on the 12th and 13th, which is short-period wind slop. The water temp anomaly isn’t given for most of these days, but the pattern is clear: this is a flat spell.

Honestly, there’s nothing here to get excited about. If you’re desperate for a paddle, the morning of Thursday the 10th has the largest swell at 3ft, but it’s from the SSW with a short period of 9 seconds and onshore wind. Not even close to decent. For kite surfers, the onshore and cross-onshore winds with that small, choppy sea might be more interesting than it is for us surfers.

The forecast can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game. Hang tight.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
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13
0.5
S
11
0.6
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11
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
258
229
284
193
186
138
116
105
67
67
58
83
55
108
109
89
86
211
188
237
226
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
10
SW
10
WSW
10
SW
15
WSW
5
S
10
SW
15
WSW
0
WSW
10
SW
15
WSW
5
W
15
WSW
20
W
0
SSE
15
WSW
15
WSW
0
SSW
10
SW
15
WSW
5
W
Wind State
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on
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on
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on
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cross-on
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glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
10:56AM1.52m
10:45PM1.61m
11:21AM1.59m
11:26PM1.44m
11:50AM1.65m
00:13AM1.24m
12:23PM1.67m
1:16AM1.03m
1:06PM1.67m
3:04AM0.86m
2:04PM1.64m
3:29PM1.62m
Low Tide
4:51PM0.36m
5:12AM0.14m
5:35PM0.31m
5:35AM0.28m
6:24PM0.30m
5:59AM0.45m
7:25PM0.30m
6:23AM0.62m
8:47PM0.30m
6:48AM0.78m
10:31PM0.23m
00:02AM0.10m
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7:27
7:25
7:24
7:22
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7:21
7:19
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Temp °C
23
23
24
21
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Feels °C
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21
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22
21
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22
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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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