Hobson's surfForecast / CAL – Ventura / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Monday 18 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 1.1°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 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. 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 0.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 19th May)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 25th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 25th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Mon
25
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
11
0.3
WNW
11
0.5
W
11
0.3
WNW
14
0.3
WNW
13
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SW
14
0.4
SSW
18
0.3
SW
14
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
17
0.6
SSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
119
23
58
41
34
37
35
34
70
33
120
32
59
64
99
99
87
54
85
186
195
Wind (km/h)
5
E
5
SW
15
WSW
5
N
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
W
10
SW
15
WSW
5
W
10
SW
15
WSW
5
WNW
10
SW
15
W
10
W
10
SW
20
W
0
WSW
10
SW
20
WSW
cross-off
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
High Tide
11:05PM2.01m
1:47PM1.07m
00:00AM1.89m
3:01PM1.09m
1:02AM1.71m
4:10PM1.16m
2:15AM1.52m
5:06PM1.26m
3:39AM1.34m
5:51PM1.38m
5:05AM1.21m
6:29PM1.50m
6:24AM1.13m
7:01PM1.61m
Low Tide
6:46AM-0.48m
5:37PM0.80m
7:47AM-0.38m
6:50PM0.87m
8:50AM-0.27m
8:27PM0.88m
9:51AM-0.14m
10:13PM0.80m
10:48AM-0.02m
11:43PM0.62m
11:37AM0.11m
00:51AM0.42m
12:20PM0.24m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:52
5:52
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:54
7:55
7:57
7:57
7:58
7:59
7:59
Temp °C
19
22
22
21
23
22
19
20
21
18
19
19
17
18
19
17
18
19
17
19
19
18
20
18
18
20
20
16
19
20
16
18
17
15
17
17
15
17
17
15
18
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
11
0.4
W
7
0.5
W
11
0.4
W
6
0.4
W
5
0.3
W
6
0.5
W
5
0.4
W
5
0.5
W
12
0.4
W
5
0.4
W
5
0.4
W
6
0.4
W
6
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.6
W
4
0.6
SSW
17
0.6
SSW
17
Energy kJ
119
14
58
11
8
6
12
7
70
7
7
11
10
64
99
99
87
54
14
186
195
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
15
0.3
WNW
11
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
WNW
14
0.3
WNW
13
0.3
SW
15
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.3
WNW
11
0.4
SSW
18
0.3
SW
14
0.4
SW
15
0.3
W
6
0.2
S
12
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
S
11
0.2
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
W
5
0.2
S
10
Energy kJ
17
23
35
41
34
37
29
34
56
24
120
32
59
6
11
10
9
36
85
11
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
S
14
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
13
0.3
WNW
13
0.3
SW
15
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
S
14
0.3
SW
14
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
13
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.1
NW
10
0.2
S
11
0.1
NW
10
0.2
S
11
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
S
10
0.1
W
14
Energy kJ
14
16
26
31
31
33
35
27
36
33
29
29
11
11
4
9
4
9
32
7
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
2
0.3
N
2
0.3
WSW
2
0.4
W
11
0.4
W
3
0.4
W
3
0.2
W
10
0.3
W
6
0.4
W
3
0.3
W
3
0.6
W
4
1
W
5
0.4
W
4
Energy kJ
1
1
1
37
3
3
8
6
4
2
10
45
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
1
39
7
1
95
7
1
86
7
1
95
7
1
255
7
7
39
274
1
110
274
Best forecast wave conditions in Ventura County
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
1
3
3
1
3
2
2
2
3
2
3
1
2
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
7
5
9
7
6
4
4
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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