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Hobson's surfForecast / CAL – Ventura / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Saturday 30 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
15.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Hobson's surf forecast from 31 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 21s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 31 May, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 19s period, SSW swell with 332 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with W swell.
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 Sunday (May 31) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s 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 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) 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 0.3m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 04) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 31st May) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 31st May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 31st May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hobson's over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
W 6 | W 7 | W 10 | W 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 18 | W 9 | W 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | |
35 | 90 | 177 | 154 | 228 | 276 | 270 | 246 | 171 | 166 | 164 | 126 | 80 | 203 | 146 | 319 | 273 | 267 | 252 | 237 | 232 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | |
High Tide | 9:22PM1.78m | 11:45AM1.04m | 9:53PM1.76m | 12:29PM1.02m | 10:24PM1.72m | 1:17PM1.01m | 10:58PM1.67m | 2:07PM1.01m | 11:33PM1.60m | 2:58PM1.02m | 00:11AM1.51m | 3:42PM1.07m | 00:58AM1.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:05PM0.75m | 4:54AM-0.23m | 3:35PM0.80m | 5:31AM-0.22m | 4:05PM0.84m | 6:08AM-0.19m | 4:36PM0.88m | 6:47AM-0.14m | 5:12PM0.91m | 7:27AM-0.09m | 6:00PM0.94m | 8:07AM-0.03m | 7:10PM0.96m | 8:47AM0.04m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 |
 | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | 8:07 |
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Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 |
21 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 7 | W 10 | W 11 | W 6 | W 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 6 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SSW 16 | W 10 |
 kJ | 32 | 70 | 177 | 154 | 35 | 63 | 270 | 246 | 171 | 166 | 39 | 50 | 78 | 203 | 133 | 133 | 158 | 154 | 115 | 237 | 88 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | W 9 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | W 9 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 35 | 54 | 154 | 151 | 228 | 276 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 164 | 126 | 80 | 126 | 146 | 319 | 273 | 267 | 252 | 57 | 232 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | SSW 21 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | WNW 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | 34 | 90 | 16 | 51 | 15 | 22 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 38 | 80 | 50 | 97 | 13 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | W 6 | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 26 | — | — | 94 | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 74 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 1 | 110 | 7 | 1 | 95 | 7 | 1 | 40 | 7 | 1 | 110 | 7 | 1 | 110 | 39 | 1 | 103 | 110 | 1 | 103 |
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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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