Ventura County, California
Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with 7mph from the S.
Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with 7mph from the S.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Faria Beach for the cleanest windows.
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 0–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with 7mph from the S.
Fri, Sep 4: 0–1ft, 18s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with moderate E wind around 7mph. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 13mph.
Sat, Sep 5: 0–1ft, 13s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with calm winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 7mph by PM.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 14s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on S swell at 14s with light WNW winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 13s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on S swell at 13s with gentle WNW breeze. Onshore flow builds through the day to 11mph, bringing conditions down to very poor.
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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 0-1ft with a 4.9s swell period. Wind is E at 0mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Faria Beach is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.2ft WSW wind swell swell at 5s, a 1ft SSW secondary swell at 11s, a 0.6ft SSW tertiary swell at 15s. 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 8 AM to 11 AM with 1ft waves, a 14.1s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
