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California Street (C Street) Surf Forecast, Ventura County, California

Ventura County, California

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California Street (C Street) surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
11s
Wind
2mph
NNW / Gusts 4mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.7ft @ 11sS
Secondary
0.5ft @ 11sW
Tertiary
0.4ft @ 2sSSE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 310-1ft
Very Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Very Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with 7mph from the WNW.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s S|7-9mph WNW
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
Poor

The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, 8mph NNW winds, poor - fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s W|4-16mph NNW
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California Street (C Street) Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
W
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

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.

Occasional localismCrowded during peak periods

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

California Street (C Street) Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for California Street (C Street)?
The current wave height at California Street (C Street) is 0-1ft with a 11s swell period. Wind is NNW at 2mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the California Street (C Street) surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at California Street (C Street)?
The current breaking wave height at California Street (C Street) is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.7ft S primary swell at 11s, a 0.5ft W secondary swell at 11s, a 0.4ft SSE tertiary swell at 2s. 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.
When is the best time to surf California Street (C Street)?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf California Street (C Street) is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 8.55s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.