Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.06° N 118.99° W

Staircase Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 03 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Staircase Beach sea temperature is
22.6°C
5.9° 

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


Staircase Beach surf forecast from 4 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 12 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 12 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, W swell with 2,359 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 4 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Staircase Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Staircase Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 04) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Staircase Beach in the next 16 days are 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 12) at 7PM. 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 2s period and expected on Friday (Nov 06) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 4th Nov)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 12th Nov)7ft (2.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 12th Nov)7ft (2.1m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
4
Thursday
5
Friday
6
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
15
0.4
SW
18
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18
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SW
17
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16
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SW
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0.5
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15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
348
233
175
133
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73
102
44
74
146
78
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75
129
125
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119
112
106
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
0
SSW
15
W
10
NE
0
E
10
W
10
NE
10
ENE
15
W
10
NE
5
SSE
10
WNW
5
NNW
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SE
5
WNW
5
NNE
5
NE
10
WNW
5
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Wind State
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High Tide
6:02AM1.95m
5:59PM1.72m
6:31AM2.06m
6:55PM1.70m
6:57AM2.15m
7:45PM1.67m
7:23AM2.21m
8:32PM1.63m
7:49AM2.24m
9:16PM1.59m
8:16AM2.24m
10:00PM1.53m
Low Tide
11:24PM0.48m
12:13PM0.76m
00:02AM0.58m
12:59PM0.56m
00:36AM0.69m
1:39PM0.40m
1:07AM0.80m
2:16PM0.28m
1:36AM0.91m
2:52PM0.22m
2:04AM1.00m
3:29PM0.20m
2:31AM1.08m
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Information about the Staircase Beach Surf forecast

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

Staircase Beach is 18 km (11 miles) from the city of Thousand Oaks. If you plan a vacation in Ventura County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Thousand Oaks. Thousand Oaks has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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