Surf Forecasts:
Ventura Point surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with 350 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with W swell.
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 Friday (Jul 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 19s. 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 0.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) 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 0.5m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ventura Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin' for Ventura Point over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, the outlook is a tough one. We’ve got a long stretch of pretty flat, weak surf with onshore or cross-onshore winds messing things up. The water temperature is sitting about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real glimmer of something half-decent doesn’t show up until Saturday, July 25th. The morning looks like the best of a bad bunch. The swell is small at 4ft from the S, with a period of 14 seconds – that’s a long-period groundswell, so the waves will have some shape but the sets will be pretty spread out. The combined energy is moderate (685). The wind is light and onshore from the WSW, which is a bit of a bummer, but the morning window is the cleanest it’s gonna get. Because the swell is under 5ft, it’s fine for beginners, and the long period will make the paddle out a bit easier. Ventura Point is a reef and point setup, so that long period swell will actually wrap in nicely here. Crowds are often a thing here, so expect company.
From July 28th into the first few days of August, we see a tail-off. The surf gets smaller, dropping to 1ft to 2ft, with the wind still not playing ball. The combined energy drops back into the low to moderate range (down to 75). It’s a real struggle for any kind of decent wave. The period stays long, but there’s just not enough push.
So, bottom line: the only window worth a paddle is the morning of Saturday, July 25th. After that, it’s a slow grind back to flatness. For the rest of the 16 days, it’s mostly a bust for the paddle surfer. If you’re really keen, you might squeeze a few soft ones on that Saturday, but manage your expectations.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | SW 19 | W 17 | W 17 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | W 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 94 | 58 | 52 | 49 | 108 | 83 | 43 | 145 | 147 | 350 | 256 | 156 | 303 | 245 | 128 | 204 | 140 | 146 | 125 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:30PM1.90m | 1:03PM1.39m | 00:19AM1.66m | 1:46PM1.43m | 1:12AM1.39m | 2:31PM1.46m | 2:16AM1.12m | 3:18PM1.48m | 3:49AM0.91m | 4:10PM1.49m | 6:07AM0.84m | 5:06PM1.51m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:36AM-0.25m | 6:31PM0.55m | 7:15AM-0.05m | 7:36PM0.56m | 7:51AM0.17m | 8:53PM0.55m | 8:27AM0.39m | 10:24PM0.50m | 9:05AM0.60m | 11:57PM0.38m | 9:53AM0.77m | 1:09AM0.24m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — |
 | 8:08 | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 6 | SW 18 | WNW 7 | W 5 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 6 |
| kJ | 94 | 54 | 49 | 11 | 108 | 17 | 8 | 58 | 105 | 350 | 256 | 85 | 303 | 245 | 116 | 204 | 140 | 118 | 75 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | WNW 7 | SW 18 | W 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | W 4 | W 14 | SSW 15 | W 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 9 | SSE 14 | S 14 | S 13 |
| kJ | 56 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 17 | 83 | 43 | 145 | 147 | 4 | 36 | 156 | 36 | 109 | 128 | 58 | 61 | 146 | 125 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 19 | W 17 | W 17 | W 16 | W 16 | S 11 | W 5 | W 6 | W 15 | W 4 | SSW 13 | S 13 | W 13 | S 12 | S 15 | SW 7 | W 5 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 33 | 58 | 52 | 49 | 45 | 44 | 23 | 5 | 7 | 38 | 1 | 57 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 118 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 2 | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | WSW 4 | W 5 | W 6 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 35 | 122 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 90 | 98 | 0 | 90 | 52 | 0 | 52 | 19 | 0 | 98 | 19 | 0 | 98 | 19 | 0 | 262 | 262 | 19 |
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