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San Buenaventura State Beach Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Ventura (30 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
San Buenaventura State Beach surfForecast / CAL – Ventura / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 PDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for San Buenaventura State Beach this week:
The surf forecast for San Buenaventura State Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at San Buenaventura State Beach in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 03) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (May 05) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 30th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 4th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 3rd May) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Buenaventura State Beach over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 167 | 120 | 103 | 61 | 58 | 96 | 96 | 81 | 121 | 670 | 763 | 369 | 609 | 538 | 325 | 188 | 100 | 103 | 146 | 84 | 124 | 123 | 69 | 102 | 102 | 93 | 84 | 125 | 82 | 103 | 94 | 212 | 239 | 255 | 456 | 153 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | glass | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | glass | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:45PM 1.84 | 2:32PM 0.97 | 12:40AM 1.67 | 4:12PM 1.00 | 1:50AM 1.49 | 5:30PM 1.09 | 3:20AM 1.34 | 6:19PM 1.19 | 4:51AM 1.26 | 6:54PM 1.29 | 6:06AM 1.22 | 7:22PM 1.38 | 7:06AM 1.19 | 7:46PM 1.47 | 7:56AM 1.17 | 8:06PM 1.55 | 8:39AM 1.14 | 8:26PM 1.61 | 9:20AM 1.10 | 8:46PM 1.67 | 9:59AM 1.07 | 9:08PM 1.70 | 10:38AM 1.04 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:27PM 0.68 | 7:32AM -0.31 | 6:20PM 0.81 | 8:43AM -0.19 | 7:45PM 0.91 | 9:59AM -0.09 | 9:50PM 0.91 | 11:09AM -0.02 | 11:34PM 0.78 | 12:05PM 0.03 | 12:43AM 0.60 | 12:48PM 0.10 | 1:33AM 0.43 | 1:22PM 0.19 | 2:14AM 0.27 | 1:49PM 0.28 | 2:49AM 0.12 | 2:13PM 0.37 | 3:21AM 0.01 | 2:35PM 0.46 | 3:52AM -0.08 | 2:57PM 0.54 | 4:24AM -0.13 | |||||||||||||
Wed 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Mon 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 |
| Sunset | 7:39 | - | - | 7:40 | - | - | 7:40 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:44 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the San Buenaventura State Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for San Buenaventura State Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at San Buenaventura State Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our San Buenaventura State 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 (San Buenaventura State 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 San Buenaventura State 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.
San Buenaventura State Beach is 3 km (2 miles) from the city of Ventura. If you plan a vacation in Ventura County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ventura. Ventura has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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