Surf Forecasts:
Ventura Overhead surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, WNW swell with 244 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ventura Overhead this week:
The surf forecast for Ventura Overhead over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ventura Overhead in the next 16 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ventura Overhead over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Rusty here again. Let’s break it down in feet and miles per hour.
Truth is, the next stretch is looking pretty flat and disappointing. We’ve only got Ventura Overhead to talk about, and it’s a tricky, advanced reef break that rarely breaks. For a long stretch, there’s just no surf worth chasing.
From Sunday, August 23rd through to around Thursday, September 4th, it’s mostly tiny surf – waves around 1 to 3 ft – with short, weak swell periods under 10 seconds. Wind stays problematic, mostly cross-onshore or onshore from the WSW and SW. The combined energy values are mostly low to moderate, staying under 230, which means the ocean’s got no grunt. Water temp is about normal for the time of year. Not worth suiting up.
There’s a small pulse on the afternoon of Saturday, August 29th. Swell reaches about 4 ft from the WNW with a short 6-second period. Energy hits 222 (moderate), but the wind is onshore from the SW, so it’s choppy. Not clean.
The only real chance to score is the afternoon of Friday, September 4th. Swell hits 5 ft from the west, period still a short 6 seconds. Energy is 228 (moderate), and the wind goes light from the south – cross-onshore but only small ripples. For a spot that’s inconsistent, this is your best shot in the whole window. It’s small and short-period for an advanced reef, but it’s the highlight. Expect crowds, as it’s often busy.
Sunday, August 30th morning has a small 3 ft west swell with a longer 10-second period and light cross-onshore wind. Energy is 198 (moderate). Not a standout, but cleaner than most.
After September 4th, it fades fast. Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th are back to tiny waves under 3 ft with poor wind. The second week is all weak, small stuff with no real standouts.
Bottom line: don’t plan a session around this. If you’re keen, the best bet is the afternoon of Friday, September 4th at Ventura Overhead. It’s the only real window with a bit of size, but it’s an inconsistent reef, so keep your hopes modest.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | WNW 9 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 6 | W 8 | W 10 | WNW 6 |
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 kJ | 40 | 15 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 46 | 39 | 21 | 26 | 43 | 24 | 40 | 35 | 51 | 64 | 66 | 63 | 120 | 145 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:04AM1.13m | 7:18PM1.62m | 9:18AM1.17m | 7:56PM1.71m | 9:34AM1.23m | 8:30PM1.78m | 9:52AM1.29m | 9:03PM1.82m | 10:11AM1.37m | 9:35PM1.80m | 10:33AM1.44m | 10:09PM1.73m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:15AM0.08m | 1:22PM0.91m | 2:45AM0.01m | 1:58PM0.80m | 3:13AM-0.05m | 2:31PM0.70m | 3:38AM-0.09m | 3:03PM0.60m | 4:01AM-0.09m | 3:37PM0.51m | 4:25AM-0.05m | 4:13PM0.42m | 4:48AM0.02m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 5 | W 8 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | W 8 | W 6 | W 8 | W 10 | W 7 |
| kJ | 23 | 8 | 35 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 43 | 24 | 151 | 137 | 87 | 64 | 66 | 63 | 120 | 70 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | WNW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 13 | W 7 | W 6 | W 8 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 71 | 15 | 57 | 68 | 70 | 41 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 109 | 88 | 40 | 35 | 51 | 81 | 49 | 27 | 146 | 270 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSE 11 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 11 | SSW 19 | S 9 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 14 | 33 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 46 | 70 | 69 | 66 | 64 | 41 | 63 | 21 | 33 | 33 | 37 | 140 | 27 | 30 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | — | — | — | — | W 4 | W 5 | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | W 5 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | 40 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 39 | — | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 47 | 145 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 28 | 18 | 4 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 1 | 92 | 16 | 1 | 99 | 18 | 1 | 41 | 18 | 0 |
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