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Ventura Point Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Ventura (30 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Ventura Point surfForecast / CAL – Ventura / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Saturday 02 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Ventura Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ventura Point sea temperature is
15.6° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ventura Point this week:
The surf forecast for Ventura Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ventura Point in the next 16 days are 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 4th May) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 7th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 10th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ventura Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Sat 9 | |||||||||||||||
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 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WNW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 6 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 16 | |
27 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 61 | 69 | 66 | 54 | 119 | 60 | 62 | 51 | 53 | 51 | 51 | 101 | 130 | 127 | 212 | 130 | 69 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 10:03PM1.70m | 11:49AM0.98m | 10:30PM1.65m | 12:39PM0.92m | 10:59PM1.58m | 1:44PM0.87m | 11:32PM1.50m | 3:24PM0.86m | 00:13AM1.41m | 1:09AM1.30m | 6:03PM0.99m | 2:32AM1.21m | 6:14PM1.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:27AM-0.15m | 4:15PM0.67m | 6:06AM-0.09m | 4:37PM0.74m | 6:50AM-0.02m | 4:57PM0.81m | 7:43AM0.05m | 5:10PM0.88m | 8:46AM0.10m | 9:51AM0.13m | 8:55PM0.99m | 10:48AM0.14m | |||||||||
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 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 |
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Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | W 4 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 5 | SW 16 | SW 14 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
 kJ | 27 | 3 | 21 | 21 | 61 | 69 | 66 | 54 | 54 | 25 | 62 | 51 | 30 | 25 | 29 | 61 | 130 | 127 | 212 | 130 | 69 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | SW 15 | W 5 | WNW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 25 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 22 | 25 | 65 | 34 | 33 | 60 | 4 | 13 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 28 | 17 | 30 | 31 | 38 | 66 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSW 16 | S 10 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | S 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 20 |
| kJ | 9 | 25 | 8 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 29 | 28 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 30 | 17 | 29 | 17 | 16 | 23 | 41 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | — | W 5 | W 4 | — | — | WNW 3 | W 4 | W 6 | — | — | WSW 5 | W 5 | — | W 4 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — |
| kJ | 5 | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | 3 | 25 | 119 | — | — | 4 | 53 | — | 17 | 101 | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 106 | 52 | 0 | 128 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 384 | 0 | 98 | 19 | 0 | 98 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 19 |
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Information about the Ventura Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ventura Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ventura Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ventura Point 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 Point) 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 Point 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 Point is 5 km (3 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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