Ventura County, California
knee to waist high
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at La Conchita Beach for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at La Conchita 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.
Mon, Sep 7: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on W swell at 5s with barely a breath of wind. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Tue, Sep 8: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on W swell at 5s with barely a breath of wind. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Wed, Sep 9: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on W swell at 5s with calm winds. The WSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 7mph and very poor by then.
Thu, Sep 10: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on W swell at 5s and glassy conditions. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Fri, Sep 11: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light winds out of the WSW.
Two days at a glance. Swipe for later hours.Five days at a glance. Drag for later hours.
Regional Outlook
Ventura County, California
Tropical Storm Marie's ten-to-twelve-second south swell slides by early in the week without lifting the board past Poor. A 15s southwest groundswell follows Friday, but light onshore mornings keep the county at Poor-Fair at best, so there is nothing to plan around. Friday morning is the best look, and County Line/Yerba Buena Beach rates Good that morning. Port Hueneme Beach Park rates Fair-Good Tuesday morning if you are nearby.
Updated Sep 7, 5:49 PM
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La Conchita Beach offers accessible, peeling beach breaks along the Ventura County coastline, where consistent Pacific swells wrap around the point to create rideable waves across a sandy bottom. The NE-facing beach receives best-formed waves from western swells during autumn and winter months, making it a reliable option for surfers seeking mellow, forgiving waves. This scenic spot provides a welcoming environment for learners and intermediate surfers looking to progress their skills in Southern California.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at La Conchita Beach is 2-3ft with a 4.9s swell period. Wind is WSW at 3mph. Conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at La Conchita Beach is 2-3ft, produced by a 4.2ft W wind swell swell at 5s, a 1.5ft SW secondary swell at 13s, a 1.3ft SSE tertiary swell at 11s, a 0.9ft S tertiary swell at 14s. 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 La Conchita Beach is Friday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 2ft waves, a 6.1s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
La Conchita 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 La Conchita 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.
La Conchita Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. La Conchita Beach offers accessible, peeling beach breaks along the Ventura County coastline, where consistent Pacific swells wrap around the point to create rideable waves across a sandy bottom. The NE-facing beach receives best-formed waves from western swells during autumn and winter months, making it a reliable option for surfers seeking mellow, forgiving waves. This scenic spot provides a welcoming environment for learners and intermediate surfers looking to progress their skills in Southern California.
The prime season at La Conchita 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 La Conchita Beach include occasional strong rip currents, coastal cliffs nearby, seasonal water temperature variation. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our La Conchita 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).
