Ventura County, California
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.
Sat, May 16: 5–6ft, 10s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 5-6ft waves on W swell at 10s with light W winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sun, May 17: 6–7ft, 12s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 7-8ft on W swell at 10s with gentle NNE breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 7mph from the S and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Mon, May 18: 4–5ft, 12s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 6-7ft on W swell at 12s with calm winds. The SW wind kicks in by afternoon — 9mph and poor - fair by then.
Tue, May 19: 2–3ft, 11s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on W swell at 11s with barely a breath of wind. The WSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 10mph and poor - fair by then.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 14s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on W swell at 7s with calm winds. The WSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 8mph and poor - fair by then.
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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 5-6ft with a 9.65s swell period. Wind is W at 2mph and conditions are rated Fair. 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 5-6ft, produced by a 3.9ft W primary swell at 10s, a 1ft SSW secondary swell at 13s, a 0.7ft S 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 6 AM to 9 AM with 7ft waves, a 9.75s swell period, and conditions rated Very 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
