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 pm 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Emma Wood State Beach sea temperature is
21.6° C
4.0° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with 270 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period with SW 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 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. 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 0.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 13th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 15th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 15th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab a coffee and listen up. Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days are looking flat and frustrating. I don’t like it any more than you do, but the numbers don’t lie.

We’re looking at a stretch of tiny, weak swell and onshore or cross-onshore winds pretty much the whole way through. The only spot that even popped up is Emma Wood State Beach, a beginner-friendly beach and reef setup that’s fairly exposed to the SW. But honestly, for this whole run, the waves are just not doing anything. From right now all the way to the end of August, every single session is rated as poor. We’re talking swell heights sitting between 0.3m and 0.7m, which is about 1 to 2 feet, with combined wave energy (85 to 246) that’s only barely moderate on a good day, and mostly just weak. The swell period is long, between 8 and 19 seconds, but with that little height, a long period groundswell just means you’ll be sitting there watching the ocean barely move.

On the 12th of August, it kicks off with a 0.4m (1 ft) SW swell and a 16-second period, but the onshore wind makes it messy. The water temperature is a notable 22°, which is a massive 4° warmer than usual – much warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s something to paddle in, at least. But the surf? Poor.

The pattern doesn’t change. Thursday the 13th through to Monday the 24th of August is just a blur of small SW and SSW swells, never breaking 0.7m (2 ft), with wind mostly coming from the WSW or SW, either on or cross-on. A few mornings have light breezes, but the swell is so weak it’s not worth paddling out. The energy dips as low as 85, and on the 22nd of August, we get a short-period 9-second W swell at 0.5m (2 ft), but the wind is cross-on again. The whole first week is a wipeout.

We get a glimmer of something on the 23rd and 24th of August with a 0.3m (1.0 ft) SW swell and a very long 18-19 second period, but the wind is still cross-on or on. The energy is a bit higher (111 to 131), but the waves are just too small and poorly shaped.

The second week is more of the same. From the 25th to the 27th of August, the swell stays at 0.4m to 0.6m (1 to 2 ft), the wind is still from the SW or W, and the energy stays weak to moderate at best (105 to 234). Every session is noted as “poor surf conditions.”

There is no standout here. Nothing is worth paddling for. If you’re a kite surfer, look elsewhere too – the swell is too weak for that as well. This is a total blank run. Don’t hang your wetsuit up for good, though – this area can turn around quickly; it just doesn’t look promising now.

Stay tuned, check back in a week. Forecasts can change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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0.5
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0.8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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118
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84
124
270
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229
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118
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146
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96
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
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10
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W
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20
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High Tide
9:46PM2.08m
11:01AM1.48m
10:31PM1.95m
11:34AM1.54m
11:14PM1.76m
12:07PM1.57m
11:59PM1.52m
12:41PM1.57m
00:48AM1.27m
1:16PM1.54m
1:50AM1.03m
1:56PM1.49m
3:37AM0.86m
Low Tide
3:45PM0.46m
4:47AM-0.33m
4:32PM0.38m
5:21AM-0.20m
5:20PM0.35m
5:52AM-0.02m
6:10PM0.35m
6:21AM0.19m
7:05PM0.38m
6:48AM0.41m
8:09PM0.42m
7:11AM0.61m
9:34PM0.44m
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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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