Faria Beach Surf Forecast, Ventura County, California

Ventura County, California

Hobson County Park0-1ft Pitas Point/Faria County Park0-1ft Mondos0-1ft

Current Conditions

Very Poor

Wave Height

0-1ft

flat to ankle high

Swell Period

14.4s

Wind

1mph

NE / Gusts 3mph

Conditions

Very Poor

Active Swells

Primary

0.5ft @ 11sS

Secondary

0.3ft @ 14sSW

Wind Swell

0.4ft @ 2sSE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days

Wed, Apr 10-1ft

Very Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light NNW winds.

6am9am12pm3pm

11s S|6-8mph NW

Thu, Apr 20-1ft

Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with 12mph from the NW.

6am9am12pm3pm

5s WSW|6-12mph NNE

Fri, Apr 30-1ft

Very Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with 9mph from the N.

6am9am12pm3pm

5s WSW|4-9mph N

Sun

1ft

Swell building Sun, Apr 5Poor

17s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

Forecast Charts

Faria Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break

Beach

Bottom

Sand

Level

Beginner

Crowd

Moderate

Best Swell

Best Wind

Season

Fall

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.

Kelp bedsOccasional rip currents

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

Faria Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Faria Beach?

The current wave height at Faria Beach is 0-1ft with a 14.4s swell period. Wind is NE at 1mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.

How accurate is the Faria Beach surf forecast?

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.

What is the breaking wave height at Faria Beach?

The current breaking wave height at Faria Beach is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.5ft S primary swell at 11s, a 0.3ft SW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.4ft SE wind swell swell at 2s. 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 Faria Beach?

Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Faria Beach is Thursday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 2ft waves, a 5.8s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.