Ventura County, California
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Mondos, 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. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on WSW swell at 8s with glassy conditions. Onshore flow builds through the day to 9mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 15s period, rated Fair. Rideable all day with 2-3ft waves on WSW swell at 7s and light ESE winds.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 13s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light NE winds.
Tue, May 19: 0–1ft, 15s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with gentle E breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 7mph.
Wed, May 20: 0–1ft, 14s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with barely a breath of wind. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 7mph.
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Mondos is a mellow beach break located along Ventura County's sandy coastline, offering fun, forgiving waves that are perfect for learners and intermediate surfers looking to progress. The northeast-facing beach catches consistent swell from westerly and southwesterly directions, with the sandy bottom providing a soft landing for wipeouts. This accessible spot works best during fall swells when Pacific storms send quality waves to Southern California's beaches.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Mondos 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 Mondos 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 Mondos is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 7.3s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Mondos 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 Mondos. 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.
Mondos is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Mondos is a mellow beach break located along Ventura County's sandy coastline, offering fun, forgiving waves that are perfect for learners and intermediate surfers looking to progress. The northeast-facing beach catches consistent swell from westerly and southwesterly directions, with the sandy bottom providing a soft landing for wipeouts. This accessible spot works best during fall swells when Pacific storms send quality waves to Southern California's beaches.
The prime season at Mondos 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 Mondos include occasional strong currents, crowded during good conditions. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Mondos 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.
