Ventura County, California
Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 1-2ft with moderate WSW wind around 7mph.
Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 1-2ft with moderate WSW wind around 7mph.
Best window·Sunday 8AM–11AM·5-6ft·Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at California Street (C Street), Ventura County, California. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Thu, Sep 3: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on W swell at 5s and moderate WSW wind around 7mph. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Fri, Sep 4: 2–3ft, 17s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on W swell at 5s with moderate ENE wind around 7mph. The WNW wind kicks in by afternoon — 14mph and very poor by then.
Sat, Sep 5: 3–4ft, 15s period, rated Fair. The sweet spot is around midday — 3-4ft waves, light SSE winds, good conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning. Don't wait too long — the wind comes back up after lunch.
Sun, Sep 6: 5–6ft, 14s period, rated Good. Dawn patrol is the move — 5-6ft on S swell at 14s with calm winds. The WSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 10mph and fair by then.
Mon, Sep 7: 4–5ft, 13s period, rated Good. Get out early for the best of it — 4-5ft waves on S swell at 13s and light winds out of the WNW. Onshore flow builds through the day to 8mph, bringing conditions down to fair.
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C Street is a user-friendly beach break located in Ventura County that catches consistent west-facing swell and produces forgiving sand-bottom waves ideal for progression. The break's northeast-facing orientation allows it to pick up autumn swells effectively while maintaining shape through the day with offshore easterly winds. This accessible spot attracts a mix of skill levels and offers plenty of room to spread out along the beach.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at California Street (C Street) is 1-2ft with a 4.9s swell period. Wind is SW at 6mph. Conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at California Street (C Street) is 1-2ft, produced by a 2ft W wind swell swell at 5s, a 1.3ft SSW secondary swell at 10s, a 0.9ft SSW tertiary swell at 16s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf California Street (C Street) is Sunday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 5ft waves, a 14.1s swell period, and conditions rated Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
California Street (C Street) works best with a W swell and E winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at California Street (C Street). Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
California Street (C Street) is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. C Street is a user-friendly beach break located in Ventura County that catches consistent west-facing swell and produces forgiving sand-bottom waves ideal for progression. The break's northeast-facing orientation allows it to pick up autumn swells effectively while maintaining shape through the day with offshore easterly winds. This accessible spot attracts a mix of skill levels and offers plenty of room to spread out along the beach.
The prime season at California Street (C Street) is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at California Street (C Street) include occasional localism, crowded during peak periods. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our California Street (C Street) forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable; extended forecasts show general trends. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
