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Hollywood Beach Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Ventura (30 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Hollywood Beach surfForecast / CAL – Ventura / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Monday 27 Apr 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Hollywood Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hollywood Beach sea temperature is
16.4° C
(Which is 2.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hollywood Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Hollywood Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hollywood Beach in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 28th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hollywood Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 13 | S 18 | WNW 5 | S 12 | S 16 | SW 16 | S 15 | S 15 | WNW 6 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 6 | WNW 9 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | W 12 | WNW 12 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | |
31 | 56 | 58 | 46 | 46 | 40 | 38 | 23 | 155 | 33 | 33 | 55 | 17 | 17 | 28 | 45 | 45 | 51 | 47 | 90 | 51 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | on | glassy | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 8:03PM2.02m | 8:19AM1.74m | 8:27PM2.10m | 9:05AM1.70m | 8:50PM2.15m | 9:49AM1.66m | 9:14PM2.18m | 10:32AM1.60m | 9:39PM2.19m | 11:16AM1.54m | 10:06PM2.17m | 12:03PM1.47m | 10:35PM2.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:37PM0.56m | 2:24AM0.63m | 2:07PM0.67m | 3:02AM0.48m | 2:35PM0.78m | 3:37AM0.37m | 3:01PM0.89m | 4:12AM0.30m | 3:27PM0.99m | 4:47AM0.28m | 3:52PM1.08m | 5:25AM0.30m | 4:16PM1.16m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:42 | — |
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Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
11 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | W 5 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | W 4 | S 11 | W 6 | W 7 | SW 14 | W 6 | SW 5 | WNW 9 | WSW 4 | W 12 | WNW 12 | SSW 16 | S 10 | SW 15 | SSW 15 |
 kJ | 22 | 21 | 32 | 44 | 25 | 40 | 10 | 9 | 48 | 26 | 33 | 55 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 45 | 45 | 51 | 8 | 55 | 42 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 18 | S 12 | WSW 4 | S 16 | S 12 | S 15 | S 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 13 | SW 14 | WNW 9 | WSW 5 | WNW 12 | SW 14 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 16 | S 10 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 31 | 56 | 24 | 3 | 46 | 24 | 38 | 17 | 33 | 33 | 14 | 29 | 15 | 2 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 25 | 8 | 31 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 14 | S 13 | SW 13 | S 16 | WSW 16 | S 16 | S 11 | WSW 15 | S 11 | S 13 | S 10 | S 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | S 18 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | S 10 |
| kJ | 20 | 14 | 28 | 46 | 26 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 17 | 28 | 25 | 30 | 7 | 14 | 12 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 4 | WNW 5 | — | WSW 3 | W 4 | — | WSW 4 | WNW 6 | — | W 4 | — | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 |
| kJ | 6 | 29 | 58 | — | 2 | 9 | — | 6 | 155 | — | 12 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 49 | 47 | 90 | 51 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 252 | 250 | 0 | 115 | 296 | 0 | 80 | 32 | 0 | 80 | 19 | 2 | 80 | 32 | 32 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 80 | 1587 | 14 |
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Information about the Hollywood Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Hollywood Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hollywood Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hollywood Beach 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 (Hollywood Beach) 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 Hollywood Beach 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.
Hollywood Beach is 2 km (1 miles) from Oxnard Shores. If you plan a vacation in Ventura County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Oxnard Shores. Oxnard Shores has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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