Ventura County, California
First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on W swell at 5s with light SSW winds.
First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on W swell at 5s with light SSW winds.
Best window·Sunday 8AM–11AM·3-4ft·Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at New Jetty/South Jetty, 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: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on W swell at 5s with light SSW winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 12mph, bringing conditions down to very poor.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 17s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on W swell at 5s with moderate ENE wind around 8mph. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 13mph from the W and dropping conditions to very poor.
Sat, Sep 5: 2–3ft, 16s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor - fair with barely a breath of wind. Afternoon breeze fills in to 7mph.
Sun, Sep 6: 3–4ft, 14s period, rated Good. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on S swell at 14s with light winds out of the WNW. The SW wind kicks in by afternoon — 9mph and fair by then.
Mon, Sep 7: 3–4ft, 13s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on S swell at 13s with light WNW winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 10mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
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New Jetty and South Jetty in Ventura offer accessible beach breaks protected by harbor jetties that help shape and focus incoming swells. These sandy-bottomed breaks are ideal for beginners and intermediate surfers, providing consistent, mellow waves with a forgiving learning environment. The jetty structure creates a natural focal point for wave formation and offers some protection from larger ocean swells, making this a reliable destination during Southern California's autumn swell season.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at New Jetty/South Jetty is 1-2ft with a 4.9s swell period. Wind is SSE at 4mph. Conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at New Jetty/South Jetty is 1-2ft, produced by a 2ft W wind swell swell at 5s, a 1.3ft SSW secondary swell at 11s, a 0.9ft SSW tertiary swell at 16s. 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 New Jetty/South Jetty is Sunday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 3ft waves, a 14.1s swell period, and conditions rated Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
New Jetty/South Jetty works best with a S swell and NE 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 New Jetty/South Jetty. 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.
New Jetty/South Jetty is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. New Jetty and South Jetty in Ventura offer accessible beach breaks protected by harbor jetties that help shape and focus incoming swells. These sandy-bottomed breaks are ideal for beginners and intermediate surfers, providing consistent, mellow waves with a forgiving learning environment. The jetty structure creates a natural focal point for wave formation and offers some protection from larger ocean swells, making this a reliable destination during Southern California's autumn swell season.
The prime season at New Jetty/South Jetty 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 New Jetty/South Jetty include jetty rocks, strong currents near jetty structure, boat traffic from harbor. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our New Jetty/South Jetty 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).
