Emma Wood Surf Forecast, Ventura County, California

Ventura County, California

Solimar Reef and Beach0-1ft California Street (C Street)0-1ft Mondos0-1ft

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

0.4ft @ 11sW

Tertiary

0.4ft @ 14sSSW

Wind Swell

0.3ft @ 1sSE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days

Wed, Apr 11-2ft

Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with 7mph WNW winds.

6am9am12pm3pm

11s S|7-9mph WNW

Thu, Apr 22-3ft

Poor

A slow one — 2-3ft waves and poor conditions with strong WNW wind at 16mph.

6am9am12pm3pm

5s W|4-16mph NNW

Fri, Apr 34-5ft

Fair - Good

Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on W swell at 8s with light NNE winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm

8s W|4-5mph ENE

Sun

2ft

Swell building Sat, Apr 4Poor

19s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

Forecast Charts

Emma Wood Surf Spot Guide

Break

Beach

Bottom

Sand

Level

Beginner

Crowd

Moderate

Best Swell

Best Wind

Season

Fall

Emma Wood is a mellow beach break located along Ventura's scenic coastline, offering consistent, user-friendly waves that peel across sandy shores. The spot faces northeast and picks up northwest swells effectively, making it ideal for surfers looking to improve their skills in forgiving conditions. With easy beach access and relatively uncrowded waves compared to nearby spots, Emma Wood provides a welcoming atmosphere for progression.

Occasional strong currentsBeach closures during high runoff

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

Emma Wood Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Emma Wood?

The current wave height at Emma Wood is 0-1ft with a 11s swell period. Wind is NNW at 2mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.

How accurate is the Emma Wood surf forecast?

Our Emma Wood 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 Emma Wood?

The current breaking wave height at Emma Wood is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.7ft S primary swell at 11s, a 0.4ft W secondary swell at 11s, a 0.4ft SSW tertiary swell at 14s, a 0.3ft SE wind swell swell at 1s. 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 Emma Wood?

Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Emma Wood is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 8.6s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.