Ventura County, California
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at County Line/Yerba Buena Beach, 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: 2–3ft, 15s period, rated Fair. Consistent 2-3ft surf through the day on SW swell at 12s with barely a breath of wind. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 7mph.
Sun, May 17: 3–4ft, 15s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on WNW swell at 10s with moderate ESE wind around 9mph. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 13s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on WNW swell at 12s with glassy conditions. Onshore flow builds through the day to 10mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 16s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on WSW swell at 6s and calm winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 12mph from the WSW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 14s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 9mph by PM.
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County Line (Yerba Buena Beach) straddles the LA/Ventura county line and is one of the most popular right point breaks in the region. The cobblestone/rock bottom produces long peeling rights on W and NW swells, accessible directly from PCH with ample parking. Consistently crowded but the mellow wave shape makes it a good intermediate progression spot.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at County Line/Yerba Buena Beach is 2-3ft with a 15.4s swell period. Wind is WNW at 1mph 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 County Line/Yerba Buena Beach is 2-3ft, produced by a 1.3ft SSW primary swell at 13s, a 1.2ft WNW secondary swell at 9s, a 1ft WSW tertiary swell at 6s. 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 County Line/Yerba Buena Beach is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 13.8s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
County Line/Yerba Buena Beach works best with a W swell and NE 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 County Line/Yerba Buena Beach. 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.
County Line/Yerba Buena Beach is a point with a rock bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. County Line (Yerba Buena Beach) straddles the LA/Ventura county line and is one of the most popular right point breaks in the region. The cobblestone/rock bottom produces long peeling rights on W and NW swells, accessible directly from PCH with ample parking. Consistently crowded but the mellow wave shape makes it a good intermediate progression spot.
The prime season at County Line/Yerba Buena Beach is winter, 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 County Line/Yerba Buena Beach include crowds, rocks, highway noise, parking competition. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our County Line/Yerba Buena Beach 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.
