Hollywood Beach surf break

Hollywood Beach surfForecast / CAL – Ventura / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Thursday 30 Apr 2026 PDT
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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
15.7° C
(Which is 1.5°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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 30th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 30th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 30th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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 Fri morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
14
1
W
6
0.2
WSW
13
0.7
W
7
0.3
SW
13
0.4
W
12
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
33
67
17
46
28
46
30
51
25
55
42
97
66
68
106
104
160
162
102
100
100
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
5
SSE
10
SW
15
W
5
SSW
15
S
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
SSE
20
W
5
NW
10
W
25
W
10
W
15
WSW
25
W
10
ESE
10
SSW
20
W
0
NE
10
WSW
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
on
glassy
on
on
on
on
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
High Tide
9:14PM2.18m
10:32AM1.60m
9:39PM2.19m
11:16AM1.54m
10:06PM2.17m
12:03PM1.47m
10:35PM2.12m
12:58PM1.41m
11:06PM2.05m
2:11PM1.36m
11:40PM1.97m
4:22PM1.36m
00:20AM1.87m
Low Tide
3:01PM0.89m
4:12AM0.30m
3:27PM0.99m
4:47AM0.28m
3:52PM1.08m
5:25AM0.30m
4:16PM1.16m
6:07AM0.35m
4:39PM1.23m
6:54AM0.42m
4:57PM1.30m
7:48AM0.50m
4:46PM1.36m
8:48AM0.55m
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clear
clear
part cloud
clear
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:07
6:05
6:05
6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
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7:39
7:39
7:40
7:42
7:43
7:43
7:44
7:45
Temp °C
15
15
16
16
15
16
16
15
16
15
14
15
15
14
13
15
14
15
15
15
15
13
15
15
15
14
15
15
14
14
13
10
12
10
9
11
10
11
13
12
14
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
14
1
W
6
0.3
WSW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.5
W
4
0.4
W
12
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
12
0.3
S
10
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.8
W
5
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
Energy kJ
33
67
5
6
10
46
14
24
18
55
42
97
66
68
106
104
33
162
102
100
100
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
8
0.3
SW
14
0.3
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.3
SW
13
0.1
SW
14
0.2
S
11
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
WSW
4
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
13
0.2
S
10
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
18
0.2
SSE
10
0.6
SSW
16
0.4
WSW
4
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
Energy kJ
6
29
12
6
28
8
9
51
4
18
30
8
35
46
49
10
160
6
11
10
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
10
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
S
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
S
11
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
S
12
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WSW
19
0.2
WNW
11
Energy kJ
14
8
17
17
16
25
30
20
25
12
31
23
21
11
10
17
24
11
13
37
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
5
0.3
SE
3
0.7
W
7
0.7
W
5
0.6
W
5
0.5
W
3
0.8
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.8
W
4
1.1
W
5
0.8
W
4
1
W
5
1.1
WNW
5
0.3
WSW
4
0.6
W
5
0.4
W
4
Energy kJ
4
1
46
25
18
6
25
12
20
61
25
44
69
3
15
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
32
0
80
32
0
115
62
13
115
32
0
14
296
9
14
397
0
86
32
0
14
Best forecast wave conditions in Ventura County
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
9
7
4
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
6
9
8
9
7
7
8
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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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