Ventura County, California
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Hobson County Park, 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: 2–3ft, 15s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on WSW swell at 8s and calm winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the S and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 15s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on WSW swell at 7s with light winds out of the NE. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 13s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on WSW swell at 8s with light NE winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with gentle E breeze. Afternoon breeze fills in to 7mph.
Wed, May 20: 0–1ft, 14s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 7mph.
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Hobson County Park offers accessible beach breaks along Ventura County's coastal stretch, with a northeast-facing orientation that picks up west and northwest winter swells effectively. The sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions ideal for beginners and intermediate surfers looking to practice in a park setting with amenities. Fall months typically deliver the most consistent conditions as summer winds diminish and autumn swells begin to wrap around the Southern California coast.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Hobson County Park is 2-3ft with a 15.45s swell period. Wind is NE at 1mph and conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Hobson County Park is 2-3ft, 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 Hobson County Park is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 7.3s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Hobson County Park 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 Hobson County Park. 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.
Hobson County Park is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Hobson County Park offers accessible beach breaks along Ventura County's coastal stretch, with a northeast-facing orientation that picks up west and northwest winter swells effectively. The sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions ideal for beginners and intermediate surfers looking to practice in a park setting with amenities. Fall months typically deliver the most consistent conditions as summer winds diminish and autumn swells begin to wrap around the Southern California coast.
The prime season at Hobson County Park 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 Hobson County Park include crowded weekends, rip currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Hobson County Park 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.
