Ventura County, California
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–1ft, 18s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and very poor conditions with barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 7mph by PM.
Wed, Jul 1: 0–1ft, 18s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 8mph from the E.
Thu, Jul 2: 0–1ft, 18s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with gentle E breeze.
Fri, Jul 3: 0–1ft, 18s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with gentle ESE breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 7mph.
Sat, Jul 4: 0–1ft, 16s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 7mph.
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 13.65s swell period. Wind is S at 4mph and 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 1ft WSW primary swell at 6s, a 0.6ft SSW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.3ft S 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 Tuesday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 1ft waves, a 13.85s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
