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Ventura Overhead Surf Forecast
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Ventura Overhead surfForecast / CAL – Ventura / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Friday 24 Apr 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Ventura Overhead surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ventura Overhead sea temperature is
16.2° C
(Which is 2.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s is also forecast. 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 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) 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 0.3m 13s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 25) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ventura Overhead over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the W by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Fri 1 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WNW 5 | W 15 | W 15 | W 14 | W 16 | W 5 | W 14 | W 14 | W 5 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | WNW 12 | W 5 | W 6 | W 9 | WNW 6 | W 7 | W 10 | W 9 | |
98 | 18 | 38 | 66 | 43 | 43 | 33 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 29 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 88 | 122 | 223 | 77 | 117 | 113 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 5:19AM1.35m | 7:09PM1.33m | 6:31AM1.34m | 7:39PM1.45m | 7:29AM1.32m | 8:06PM1.55m | 8:19AM1.28m | 8:30PM1.64m | 9:04AM1.23m | 8:53PM1.69m | 9:46AM1.17m | 9:16PM1.72m | 10:26AM1.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:50PM0.72m | 12:28PM-0.06m | 00:57AM0.52m | 1:11PM-0.01m | 1:48AM0.31m | 1:47PM0.08m | 2:31AM0.14m | 2:17PM0.18m | 3:09AM0.00m | 2:43PM0.29m | 3:45AM-0.10m | 3:07PM0.40m | 4:18AM-0.15m | 3:30PM0.50m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — |
 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:40 |
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Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
14 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | SSW 13 | W 15 | W 14 | W 16 | W 13 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 9 | W 7 | W 7 | W 10 | W 9 |
 kJ | 34 | 34 | 38 | 66 | 43 | 31 | 33 | 65 | 33 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 35 | 122 | 150 | 77 | 117 | 113 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | W 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | SSW 18 | W 13 | W 13 | S 12 | W 12 | WNW 12 | S 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 59 | 18 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 14 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 33 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | W 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 15 | W 16 | SW 15 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | W 12 | SW 16 | S 15 | SW 15 | WNW 11 | S 13 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | NW 14 | S 12 |
| kJ | 78 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 20 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 21 | 19 | 7 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 5 | W 4 | W 4 | W 5 | — | — | — | W 4 | — | W 3 | W 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | — | SSE 2 | W 3 |
| kJ | 98 | 18 | 22 | 11 | 9 | 43 | 19 | 14 | 50 | — | — | — | 12 | — | 8 | 88 | 84 | 223 | — | 1 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 50 | 382 | 32 | 68 | 1563 | 1 | 50 | 263 | 1 | 96 | 382 | 14 | 99 | 45 | 0 | 50 | 18 | 1 | 91 | 18 |
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Information about the Ventura Overhead Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ventura Overhead provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ventura Overhead can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ventura Overhead 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 (Ventura Overhead) 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 Ventura Overhead 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.
Ventura Overhead is 6 km (4 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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