Staircase Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.06° N 118.99° W

Staircase Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Staircase Beach sea temperature is
22.0° C
4.3° 

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 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with 352 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s period with SW 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 (Aug 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Staircase Beach in the next 16 days are 0.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 5th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 7th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 8th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Night
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Rating
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0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SW
19
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
54
71
71
97
64
85
82
212
210
270
240
203
291
228
167
165
163
139
99
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
15
SSW
20
WNW
5
ESE
15
S
10
WSW
5
SE
15
S
10
SW
0
WSW
10
SSW
15
WNW
0
S
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SE
15
S
10
SSW
5
ESE
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
2:26AM1.28m
2:45PM1.94m
4:43AM1.18m
3:50PM2.01m
7:04AM1.24m
5:02PM2.11m
8:06AM1.36m
6:11PM2.24m
8:45AM1.47m
7:11PM2.36m
9:20AM1.57m
8:05PM2.45m
Low Tide
8:57PM0.85m
7:31AM0.94m
10:34PM0.72m
8:13AM1.08m
00:00AM0.53m
9:39AM1.20m
1:05AM0.32m
11:26AM1.22m
1:56AM0.14m
12:46PM1.16m
2:42AM0.00m
1:48PM1.06m
3:23AM-0.06m
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6:09
6:09
6:11
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6:11
6:13
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7:52
7:52
7:51
7:50
7:49
7:47
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Temp °C
18
21
22
19
22
22
21
23
22
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Feels °C
18
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18
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23
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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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