Murphy's surfForecast / CAL – Ventura / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Thursday 30 Apr 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
15.9° C
(Which is 1.6°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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s 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 1.9m 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 30th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 30th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 30th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 7s

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
1.1
W
6
0.2
WSW
13
0.7
W
6
0.3
SW
13
0.4
W
12
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
W
11
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
33
33
86
17
38
28
46
30
51
25
55
84
97
66
68
104
142
160
162
102
99
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
W
10
ESE
10
S
20
WNW
5
S
15
S
10
SSW
15
ESE
15
SE
10
SW
10
WNW
15
WSW
20
WSW
20
W
15
WSW
20
W
5
E
10
S
20
WNW
5
NW
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
9:40AM1.16m
9:10PM1.68m
10:20AM1.10m
9:33PM1.68m
11:00AM1.04m
9:57PM1.66m
11:43AM0.97m
10:24PM1.61m
12:33PM0.91m
10:53PM1.55m
1:38PM0.86m
11:26PM1.47m
3:18PM0.85m
00:07AM1.38m
Low Tide
3:02PM0.38m
4:13AM-0.15m
3:25PM0.48m
4:47AM-0.16m
3:47PM0.56m
5:22AM-0.14m
4:10PM0.64m
6:01AM-0.09m
4:32PM0.71m
6:45AM-0.02m
4:52PM0.78m
7:38AM0.05m
5:05PM0.84m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:07
6:07
6:05
6:05
6:03
6:03
6:01
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7:38
7:38
7:39
7:40
7:42
7:43
7:43
Temp °C
17
17
16
17
17
15
17
17
14
16
16
15
16
16
15
15
16
15
16
17
16
16
14
16
16
17
15
15
15
15
13
13
11
12
12
12
12
12
12
14
14
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
5
0.3
SW
14
1.1
W
6
0.4
SW
5
0.3
WSW
5
0.4
WSW
4
0.4
W
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
W
12
0.3
W
11
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
13
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.8
W
5
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SW
14
0.6
W
5
Energy kJ
7
33
86
7
5
6
46
14
24
21
55
84
97
66
46
104
142
30
162
102
15
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
14
0.2
S
13
0.3
SW
14
0.3
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
7
0.3
SW
13
0.1
SW
14
0.2
S
11
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.3
SSE
13
0.2
S
10
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
18
0.2
SSE
10
0.6
SSW
16
0.3
WSW
4
0.2
SSE
10
0.5
SW
14
Energy kJ
33
14
29
11
5
28
8
9
51
18
17
34
8
35
68
49
10
160
3
10
99
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
10
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
0.1
SW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
12
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
11
0.1
NW
12
0.2
SSE
10
Energy kJ
14
8
8
17
17
16
25
30
20
25
12
31
14
8
11
10
17
24
23
5
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
3
0.4
SE
3
0.7
W
6
0.7
W
5
0.2
WSW
4
0.5
W
5
0.6
W
3
0.8
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.6
W
3
0.9
WNW
4
0.9
W
4
1.1
W
5
1
W
5
0.3
W
4
0.9
W
5
Energy kJ
5
2
38
24
2
12
8
21
7
7
34
31
55
53
3
45
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
50
1
0
62
50
10
133
278
10
16
50
1
80
231
29
5
414
0
67
50
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Ventura County
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
7
6
9
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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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