Ventura County, California
Best window·Tuesday 9AM–12PM·3ft·Fair
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 3–4ft, 10s period, rated Poor - Fair. Midday is the call — 3-4ft waves with light WSW winds and fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down. Afternoon wind picks back up so try to get wet before 2pm.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–2ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on W swell at 5s and light winds out of the ESE. Onshore flow builds through the day to 8mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Thu, Jul 2: 1–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2ft on W swell at 5s with calm winds. The WSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 8mph and poor by then.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on W swell at 5s with barely a breath of wind. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the WSW and dropping conditions to poor.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 16s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 9mph.
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 2-3ft with a 10s swell period. Wind is SE at 2mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. 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 2-3ft, produced by a 1.8ft W primary swell at 7s, a 1.3ft WNW secondary swell at 10s, a 0.8ft SSW 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 New Jetty/South Jetty is Tuesday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 3ft waves, a 9.85s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
