
Surf Forecasts:
Ventura Overhead surf forecast from 11 Oct 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 11 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, W swell with 144 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ventura Overhead this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Ventura Overhead in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 17s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 11th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ventura Overhead over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 15 | WNW 10 | WNW 16 | W 6 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
144 | 80 | 43 | 21 | 38 | 33 | 50 | 11 | 40 | 41 | 36 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 25 | 25 | 12 | 18 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:57AM1.85m | 10:53PM1.31m | 10:22AM1.82m | 11:37PM1.18m | 10:46AM1.76m | 00:29AM1.06m | 11:13AM1.67m | 1:41AM0.96m | 11:43AM1.56m | 12:22PM1.44m | 1:32PM1.33m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:49PM-0.02m | 4:14AM0.53m | 5:28PM-0.00m | 4:35AM0.67m | 6:09PM0.06m | 4:53AM0.79m | 6:58PM0.16m | 5:02AM0.90m | 8:00PM0.25m | 9:24PM0.31m | 10:49PM0.30m | ||||||||||
6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | |
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 19 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | W 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 |
229 | 80 | 223 | 193 | 142 | 188 | 428 | 232 | 284 | 270 | 263 | 196 | 193 | 191 | 120 | 116 | 108 | 207 | 276 | 273 | 234 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SSW 16 | W 7 | W 6 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | W 6 | SSW 13 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 14 | WNW 4 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
46 | 226 | 43 | 21 | 197 | 178 | 12 | 57 | 8 | 6 | 36 | 3 | 17 | 17 | 45 | 80 | 216 | 71 | 70 | 33 | 34 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 9 | SSW 20 | W 15 | W 6 | WNW 16 | W 6 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | — | WNW 13 | WNW 4 | S 23 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SE 10 | NNW 11 | NW 11 | W 17 |
37 | 62 | 25 | 149 | 38 | 20 | 50 | 11 | 40 | 41 | — | 17 | 2 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 4 | 25 | 5 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | — | — | — | W 6 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 11 | — | WNW 11 | NW 11 |
144 | — | — | — | 19 | 33 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | — | 12 | 18 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 370 | 18 | 13 | 28 | 50 | 1 | 7 | 18 | 1 | 16 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 1 |
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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.










