Mondos Surf Forecast, Ventura County, California
Ventura County, California
Current Conditions
Very PoorWave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
11s
Wind
2mph
NW / Gusts 5mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.5ft @ 11sS
Secondary
0.3ft @ 14sSW
Tertiary
0.3ft @ 2sSSE
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 310-1ft
Very Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 10-1ft
Very PoorSlim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with 8mph NNW winds.
6am9am12pm3pm
11s S|8-9mph WNW
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
PoorPretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with moderate NW wind around 12mph.
6am9am12pm3pm
5s WSW|6-12mph NNE
Forecast Charts
Mondos Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
W
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall
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.
Occasional strong currentsCrowded during good conditions
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Mondos Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Mondos?
The current wave height at Mondos is 0-1ft with a 11s swell period. Wind is NW at 2mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Mondos surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Mondos?
The current breaking wave height at Mondos is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.5ft S primary swell at 11s, a 0.3ft SW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.3ft SSE tertiary swell at 2s. 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.
When is the best time to surf Mondos?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Mondos is Thursday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 2ft waves, a 6.15s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.