Murphy's surfForecast / CAL – Ventura / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Tuesday 05 May 2026 PDT
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Murphy's surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Murphy's sea temperature is
16.1° C
(Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Murphy's this week:

The surf forecast for Murphy's over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Murphy's in the next 16 days are 0.8m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) 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 0.3m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 5th May)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 5th May)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 9th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Murphy's over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
0.4
SW
14
0.9
W
6
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
20
0.7
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
106
104
160
162
100
100
100
70
50
44
81
80
129
131
309
178
348
229
291
288
193
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
20
W
10
E
10
S
20
W
5
WNW
10
SW
15
WNW
5
ESE
10
SSW
10
WSW
10
ESE
10
SSW
15
W
10
SE
10
S
10
SW
5
SSE
10
S
15
W
5
NW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
1:38PM0.86m
11:26PM1.47m
3:18PM0.85m
00:07AM1.38m
1:03AM1.28m
5:57PM0.98m
2:26AM1.19m
6:08PM1.07m
4:02AM1.14m
6:24PM1.19m
5:24AM1.13m
6:43PM1.33m
Low Tide
4:52PM0.78m
7:38AM0.05m
5:05PM0.84m
8:41AM0.10m
9:46AM0.12m
8:50PM0.95m
10:43AM0.13m
10:59PM0.85m
11:30AM0.14m
00:09AM0.66m
12:09PM0.16m
00:59AM0.44m
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:03
6:01
6:01
6:00
5:58
5:58
5:58
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7:43
7:43
7:44
7:45
7:45
7:45
7:46
Temp °C
16
17
16
16
17
15
17
17
16
17
18
17
18
19
18
19
19
17
20
21
19
13
13
14
14
14
13
16
15
16
16
17
18
18
18
18
19
18
18
20
20
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.8
W
5
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SW
14
0.8
W
5
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.9
W
6
0.4
W
5
0.5
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
9
0.5
SW
16
0.7
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
Energy kJ
106
104
35
162
100
31
100
70
48
9
30
69
57
125
309
178
348
229
291
288
193
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
18
0.2
SSE
10
0.6
SSW
16
0.3
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.5
SW
14
0.4
W
5
0.2
SSE
10
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
20
0.5
W
8
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.3
S
13
0.3
W
10
0.2
S
12
0.3
S
13
Energy kJ
49
10
160
23
11
100
9
10
45
44
78
80
129
131
28
26
24
28
18
11
28
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
SSE
11
0.2
WNW
5
0.1
SW
20
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
SW
18
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
SW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.4
SW
15
0.4
WNW
9
0.2
S
14
0.4
SW
14
0.2
S
13
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
S
12
0.1
S
15
0.3
W
9
Energy kJ
10
17
24
3
15
11
11
14
50
12
27
16
60
27
15
53
14
7
11
4
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
4
1.2
W
5
0.2
S
4
0.3
W
12
1.1
W
6
0.5
W
3
0.9
W
7
0.2
ESE
2
0.3
E
3
0.3
WSW
5
0.3
W
10
Energy kJ
24
73
1
24
77
4
81
1
1
6
16
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
Distance (km)
5
414
0
67
50
0
67
1
0
65
50
0
66
1
10
68
72
0
68
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ventura County
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
2
3
4
1
4
3
2
4
2
2
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
5
6
5
6
8
7
6
5
6
4
4
5
5
5
6
9
7
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Information about the Murphy's Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Murphy's provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Murphy's can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Murphy'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 (Murphy'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 Murphy'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.

Murphy's is 14 km (9 miles) from the city of Port Hueneme. If you plan a vacation in Ventura County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Hueneme. Port Hueneme has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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