Hobson's surfForecast / CAL – Ventura / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Tuesday 05 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
15.4° 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 Tuesday (May 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hobson's in the next 16 days are 0.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) 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 0.2m 2s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 5th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 10th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 19s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 9th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.8
W
6
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
8
1
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
54
75
60
62
51
51
51
50
47
76
71
157
110
81
199
123
174
102
146
144
86
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
20
WSW
10
NE
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
N
10
SW
15
WSW
5
WSW
10
SW
5
SW
0
SW
10
SW
10
WSW
0
W
10
SSW
5
SSW
0
ESE
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
WNW
on
cross-on
off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
2:34PM0.92m
11:46PM1.51m
00:28AM1.43m
1:23AM1.34m
6:06PM1.05m
2:41AM1.26m
6:16PM1.13m
4:08AM1.20m
6:30PM1.25m
5:27AM1.18m
6:49PM1.39m
Low Tide
5:03PM0.88m
7:57AM0.01m
8:55AM0.06m
9:52AM0.09m
9:13PM1.00m
10:43AM0.11m
11:00PM0.88m
11:26AM0.12m
00:07AM0.69m
12:04PM0.16m
00:58AM0.45m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
6:00
5:58
5:58
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7:44
7:45
7:45
7:46
7:47
7:47
7:49
Temp °C
16
17
16
18
18
17
20
20
19
21
21
19
21
21
19
22
22
20
23
23
23
14
13
14
16
17
17
19
19
20
21
21
20
21
21
19
22
22
21
23
23
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.7
W
5
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
14
0.6
W
6
0.5
W
6
0.5
W
6
0.8
W
6
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
8
1
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
10
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
Energy kJ
54
54
27
62
51
21
16
18
47
76
71
157
110
81
96
83
57
102
146
144
86
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
13
0.3
WNW
13
0.4
SW
15
0.4
WSW
5
0.3
W
5
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.3
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
15
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
18
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.4
WNW
10
Energy kJ
34
33
60
8
5
51
51
50
27
13
30
63
23
66
199
123
174
32
57
57
31
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
WNW
12
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
20
0.2
SSW
20
0.2
W
14
0.2
W
13
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
10
0.1
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
Energy kJ
11
11
29
28
13
12
17
26
17
17
17
16
38
41
16
13
30
21
3
11
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
4
1.2
W
5
0.9
W
5
0.5
W
4
0.1
SE
9
Energy kJ
5
75
39
6
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
Distance (km)
7
70
1
96
7
1
110
7
1
110
40
1
94
7
1
108
26
1
171
7
7
Best forecast wave conditions in Ventura County
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
3
4
1
4
3
2
4
3
2
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
6
5
5
7
6
5
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
8
9
5
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Information about the Hobson's Surf forecast

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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