Ventura County, California
A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 7mph S winds.
A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 7mph S winds.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Mondos for the cleanest windows.
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with moderate S wind around 7mph.
Fri, Sep 4: 0–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with moderate ENE wind around 10mph.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 15s period, rated Very Poor. 0-1ft waves to start the day on SSE swell at 13s. The WSW wind builds to around 7mph by afternoon.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 14s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on S swell at 14s with gentle WNW breeze. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 13s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on S swell at 13s with light WNW winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 11mph, bringing conditions down to very poor.
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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 0-1ft with a 4.8s 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 Mondos is 0-1ft, produced by a 2.3ft W wind swell swell at 5s, a 1.2ft SSW secondary swell at 11s, a 0.6ft 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 Mondos is Sunday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 1ft waves, a 14s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - 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. 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).
