Hollywood Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.17° N 119.23° W

Issued: 4 pm 17 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hollywood Beach sea temperature is
17.2° C

1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Hollywood Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Hollywood Beach surf forecast from 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 587 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period with SW swell.

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 Thursday (Jun 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hollywood Beach in the next 16 days are 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 18th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 18th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 17th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hollywood Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
3
0
0
2
0
0
2
1
0
3
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
18
0.9
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
14
1.1
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
686
459
432
421
395
270
273
362
565
441
344
264
264
209
118
175
173
229
274
356
556
Wind (km/h)
15
W
5
WSW
15
SSW
15
W
10
W
15
WSW
20
W
5
W
10
SW
20
W
5
SSW
10
SSW
15
W
5
SSE
10
SSW
15
W
5
SSE
10
SW
15
W
5
W
10
WSW
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
High Tide
11:45PM2.33m
2:02PM1.66m
00:41AM2.11m
2:56PM1.72m
1:43AM1.86m
3:47PM1.80m
2:56AM1.62m
4:35PM1.87m
4:25AM1.43m
5:18PM1.94m
6:01AM1.35m
5:57PM2.00m
7:26AM1.34m
Low Tide
5:34PM1.14m
7:11AM0.05m
6:44PM1.16m
7:59AM0.22m
8:05PM1.15m
8:47AM0.41m
9:36PM1.09m
9:33AM0.61m
11:06PM0.96m
10:19AM0.79m
00:20AM0.79m
11:05AM0.94m
1:17AM0.63m
11:51AM1.06m
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clear
part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:46
5:46
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8:09
8:10
8:10
8:10
8:10
8:10
8:12
8:12
 mm
Temp °C
16
16
16
16
16
15
16
15
15
16
16
17
16
16
17
18
17
18
18
18
19
Feels °C
14
14
16
15
14
15
13
12
15
13
13
16
15
14
17
17
16
18
17
17
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
18
0.9
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1.1
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
Energy kJ
686
459
432
421
395
209
248
362
565
441
344
264
264
208
118
140
173
229
255
356
556
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
13
0.6
S
12
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.5
S
11
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.4
S
12
0.4
SSE
16
0.4
SSE
16
0.5
SSE
15
0.5
S
15
0.4
SSE
14
0.6
W
5
0.4
SSE
13
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
20
0.6
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
14
0.3
SSE
12
Energy kJ
189
108
127
145
61
270
273
44
87
86
125
110
69
15
59
175
116
216
274
138
27
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
13
0.5
W
4
0.3
SSW
19
0.3
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
12
0.5
S
12
0.3
SSE
18
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.4
SW
20
0.4
WSW
4
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSE
13
0.5
W
4
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
12
Energy kJ
17
9
74
72
91
69
61
24
21
97
5
159
209
78
57
10
49
48
28
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
13
0.6
W
4
0.7
SW
11
0.5
W
4
0.3
WSW
4
0.5
W
3
0.6
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.4
WSW
3
0.8
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.6
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.4
W
4
Energy kJ
230
12
130
8
3
5
11
7
9
12
3
33
13
10
14
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
Distance (km)
250
14
87
14
14
250
250
6
62
250
0
87
14
0
87
14
0
87
32
0
14
Best forecast wave conditions in Ventura County
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
5
6
8
4
4
5
9
9
7
5
6
7
5
5
8
9
9
9
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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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