Hobson's surfForecast / CAL – Ventura / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Thursday 14 May 2026 PDT
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Hobson's surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hobson's sea temperature is
15.5° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hobson's this week:

The surf forecast for Hobson's over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hobson's in the next 16 days are 3.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 14th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 16th May)10ft (3.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 16th May)10ft (3.0m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hobson's over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
2
0
3
3
1
3
3
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
12
0.5
SSW
16
0.8
W
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
W
10
1.1
W
10
1.2
W
10
2.3
WNW
7
1.6
W
13
1.3
W
13
1.4
W
12
1.5
W
13
0.8
W
9
0.9
W
12
0.6
W
8
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.3
WNW
14
0.4
WNW
13
0.4
SW
15
0.4
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
174
140
138
157
151
255
296
471
822
529
593
713
95
220
41
85
57
41
57
60
49
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
15
WSW
0
ENE
10
SSW
10
SW
0
WSW
10
SW
5
W
5
E
10
WSW
5
S
5
E
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
ESE
10
S
10
SW
5
ESE
10
SSW
10
WSW
0
W
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
glassy
cross-off
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
High Tide
8:37AM1.20m
8:15PM1.89m
9:35AM1.19m
8:51PM2.01m
10:33AM1.16m
9:32PM2.08m
11:33AM1.12m
10:16PM2.08m
12:37PM1.09m
11:05PM2.01m
1:47PM1.07m
00:00AM1.89m
3:01PM1.09m
1:02AM1.71m
Low Tide
1:53PM0.37m
3:16AM-0.29m
2:31PM0.46m
4:05AM-0.45m
3:11PM0.55m
4:55AM-0.53m
3:53PM0.64m
5:49AM-0.54m
4:41PM0.73m
6:46AM-0.48m
5:37PM0.80m
7:47AM-0.38m
6:50PM0.87m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:56
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:52
5:52
5:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:51
7:52
7:52
7:53
7:53
7:54
7:55
Temp °C
19
19
17
19
19
17
19
21
19
19
20
18
20
21
18
20
20
18
20
20
17
19
18
17
18
18
18
18
20
18
18
19
18
19
20
17
19
19
19
19
19
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
12
0.7
W
11
0.8
W
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
W
10
1.1
W
10
1.2
W
10
1.4
W
8
1.6
W
13
1.3
W
13
1.4
W
12
1.5
W
13
0.8
W
9
0.9
W
12
0.6
W
8
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.4
W
6
0.4
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
12
Energy kJ
174
123
138
157
151
255
296
223
822
529
593
713
95
220
40
85
57
12
57
56
49
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.9
WNW
9
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.5
W
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.4
WNW
11
0.2
S
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
WNW
14
0.3
S
13
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SW
15
Energy kJ
147
140
126
121
110
75
82
147
68
35
35
34
72
14
41
16
35
41
31
60
35
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
16
0.1
S
10
0.4
SSW
14
0.1
S
10
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
16
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
15
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
S
13
0.3
SW
16
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
12
Energy kJ
2
2
2
2
2
20
2
70
2
30
6
21
15
18
17
27
26
31
39
27
27
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
2
2.3
WNW
7
1.1
W
6
0.4
ESE
3
0.3
SSE
4
0.4
W
10
0.1
SE
8
Energy kJ
1
471
94
3
3
34
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
2
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
110
7
1
103
40
1
40
1
1
7
1
1
110
7
1
110
255
1
137
7
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ventura County
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
3
7
6
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
3
1
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
7
6
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
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The above surf forecast table for Hobson's provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hobson's can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hobson's 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 (Hobson's) 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 Hobson's 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.

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