Ventura County, California
Best window·Saturday 6AM–9AM·3ft·Fair - Good
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 3–4ft, 18s period, rated Fair. Expect 3-4ft all day on SW swell at 11s with calm winds — nothing amazing but surfable. Afternoon breeze fills in to 8mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 3–4ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 3-4ft with 7mph from the SSE. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Thu, Jul 2: 3–5ft, 18s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on WSW swell at 5s with barely a breath of wind. The SW wind kicks in by afternoon — 8mph and poor - fair by then.
Fri, Jul 3: 3–5ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on SSW swell at 17s with barely a breath of wind. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 11mph from the WSW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Sat, Jul 4: 3–4ft, 16s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on SSW swell at 15s and calm winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 11mph from the WSW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
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 3-4ft with a 13.7s swell period. Wind is W at 4mph 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 3-4ft, produced by a 1ft SSW primary swell at 14s, a 0.9ft WSW secondary swell at 5s, a 0.7ft WNW tertiary swell at 10s. 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 Saturday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 15.3s 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
