Emma Wood 5-Day Forecast Summary
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Emma Wood, Ventura County, California. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Thu, Sep 3: 1–2ft, 11s period, rated Poor. Aim for the middle of the day — 1-2ft on SSW swell at 11s with moderate WSW wind around 8mph. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Fri, Sep 4: 2–3ft, 17s period, rated Very Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on SSW swell at 11s and 7mph NE winds. The W wind kicks in by afternoon — 15mph and very poor by then.
Sat, Sep 5: 3–4ft, 13s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on SSE swell at 13s with barely a breath of wind. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 7mph from the SW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Sun, Sep 6: 3–4ft, 14s period, rated Good. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on S swell at 14s with barely a breath of wind. The WSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 10mph and poor - fair by then.
Mon, Sep 7: 2–3ft, 13s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on S swell at 13s and light winds out of the WNW. Onshore flow builds through the day to 8mph, bringing conditions down to poor.