Ventura Overhead Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a good, hard look at what's coming down the line for our local patch.

To be straight up with you, the next 16 days are looking pretty grim. There's a lot of flat spells and onshore slop, not much to get excited about. The water temp is sitting at 65° which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't be freezing your arse off while you're waiting for a wave that never comes.

The first proper surf we see kicks off on Wednesday the 8th of July, but it's a non-starter. We're looking at a weak 3 ft swell from the west, with a period of 9 seconds and a combined energy of only 103. The wind is on it from the WSW at 9 mph, so it's messy. The report says "poor surf conditions" and I'm not arguing. The whole first week through to the 12th is a write-off, with heights dropping to 1 ft and energy levels in the gutter. You'd be better off cleaning the garage.

There's a glimmer of something mid-month, but it's not for us. On the 14th of July, we see a long-period groundswell roll in from the SW at 18 seconds, but the height is a pathetic 1.0 ft and the combined energy is 66. This is a classic case of a long-lost swell that forgot to bring any size. It's going to be a frustrating watch.

The only real standout, and I use that term loosely, is Ventura Overhead. Keep your eyes on Thursday the 16th of July. We've got a west swell at 3 ft, a solid 10-second period, and the combined energy bumps up to 182. The morning is looking clean with light winds from the SSW at 6 mph, which is almost offshore. That's the best shot we've got. The swell direction is from the west, which is bang on for this spot. Just remember, this is an advanced, inconsistent reef break, and when it's on, it's often crowded, so don't get your hopes up too high.

The rest of the run into the 23rd is a dead loss. We see some more long-period groundswells from the SW on the 18th and 19th, with energy up to 195, but the waves are only 2 ft. It's a massive tease. For a spot like this, a blank run of this length is pretty normal for the middle of summer when the NW swell train shuts down.

Honestly, if you're desperate for a paddle, the 16th morning is your only real window. Otherwise, keep the board in the car and the wax in the bag. I'm telling you, this is a tough stretch.

Rusty.

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