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New Jetty/South Jetty Surf Forecast, Ventura County, California

Ventura County, California

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New Jetty/South Jetty surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
11s
Wind
4mph
NW / Gusts 6mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.7ft @ 11sS
Secondary
0.5ft @ 11sW
Tertiary
0.4ft @ 2sSSE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 310-1ft
Very Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Very Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with gentle WNW breeze.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s S|6-9mph WNW
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
Poor - Fair

Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on S swell at 11s with 15mph out of the WNW. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s W|4-15mph N
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Sat
2ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Poor

18s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

New Jetty/South Jetty Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall

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.

Jetty rocksStrong currents near jetty structureBoat traffic from harbor

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

New Jetty/South Jetty Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for New Jetty/South Jetty?
The current wave height at New Jetty/South Jetty is 0-1ft with a 11s swell period. Wind is NW at 4mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the New Jetty/South Jetty surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at New Jetty/South Jetty?
The current breaking wave height at New Jetty/South Jetty is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.7ft S primary swell at 11s, a 0.5ft W secondary swell at 11s, a 0.4ft 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 New Jetty/South Jetty?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf New Jetty/South Jetty is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 8.55s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.