Ventura County, California
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Faria 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: 3–4ft, 15s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on WSW swell at 8s and calm winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the SSE and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Sun, May 17: 3–4ft, 15s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 4-5ft waves on WSW swell at 7s with light ESE winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 13s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on WSW swell at 8s with light NE winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with gentle E breeze. Expect the wind to bump up to around 7mph by PM.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 14s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with barely a breath of wind. Afternoon breeze fills in to 7mph.
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Faria Beach offers mellow, rolling beach breaks perfect for learning and progression, with consistent peaks forming along the sandy shore. Located in Ventura County's scenic coastline, this sheltered beach benefits from southwesterly winter swells and occasional fall ground swells while maintaining a relaxed vibe. The protected orientation and gradual sandy bottom make it an ideal spot for beginners looking to develop fundamental surfing skills.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Faria Beach is 3-4ft with a 15.45s swell period. Wind is NE at 1mph and conditions are rated Fair - Good. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Faria Beach is 3-4ft, produced by a 1.6ft WSW primary swell at 6s, a 0.7ft S secondary swell at 13s, a 0.6ft WSW 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 Faria Beach is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 5ft waves, a 7.3s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Faria Beach works best with a W swell and E 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 Faria 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.
Faria Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Faria Beach offers mellow, rolling beach breaks perfect for learning and progression, with consistent peaks forming along the sandy shore. Located in Ventura County's scenic coastline, this sheltered beach benefits from southwesterly winter swells and occasional fall ground swells while maintaining a relaxed vibe. The protected orientation and gradual sandy bottom make it an ideal spot for beginners looking to develop fundamental surfing skills.
The prime season at Faria Beach is fall, 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 Faria Beach include kelp beds, occasional rip currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Faria 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.
