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Hobson's surfForecast / CAL – Ventura / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Saturday 16 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
15.4° C
(Which is 1.2°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 Saturday (May 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 16th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 17th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 17th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
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 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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 10 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | SW 15 | W 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 11 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | |
361 | 334 | 539 | 538 | 681 | 104 | 60 | 40 | 59 | 58 | 41 | 34 | 60 | 76 | 56 | 56 | 40 | 150 | 32 | 59 | 98 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 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 | 4:10PM1.16m | 2:15AM1.52m | 5:06PM1.26m | 3:39AM1.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:50AM-0.27m | 8:27PM0.88m | 9:51AM-0.14m | 10:13PM0.80m | 10:48AM-0.02m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 |
 | 7:52 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | 7:58 |
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Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 |
19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 7 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 11 | W 11 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 13 | W 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 11 | SW 18 | SW 14 | W 4 | SSW 16 |
 kJ | 361 | 156 | 539 | 538 | 681 | 97 | 60 | 37 | 59 | 58 | 12 | 7 | 33 | 76 | 56 | 56 | 40 | 150 | 32 | 9 | 98 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | W 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | S 14 | SSW 13 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 5 | WNW 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 15 | W 4 |
| kJ | 70 | 334 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 104 | 45 | 40 | 16 | 35 | 41 | 34 | 60 | 35 | 4 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 59 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | S 18 | S 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 13 | S 13 | W 6 | S 12 | WNW 12 | S 14 | SW 14 | WNW 11 | W 6 | S 12 | S 12 |
| kJ | 2 | 68 | 30 | 6 | 21 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 27 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 6 | 27 | 14 | 36 | 33 | 12 | 6 | 25 | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | ESE 2 | — | — | ESE 3 | SSE 4 | WSW 6 | SSE 2 | — | W 2 | — | — | — | SE 8 | SSE 2 | — | — | WSW 6 | W 4 | — | — |
| kJ | 134 | 1 | — | — | 6 | 3 | 14 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 7 | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 1 | 103 | 7 | 1 | 110 | 7 | 1 | 181 | 7 | 1 | 110 | 40 | 1 | 86 | 7 | 1 | 255 | 40 | 6 | 255 |
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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.
Hobson's is 16 km (10 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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