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Ormond Beach Surf Forecast, Ventura County, California

Ventura County, California

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Ormond Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
14.4s
Wind
7mph
NW / Gusts 9mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.8ft @ 11sS
Secondary
0.5ft @ 14sSW
Tertiary
0.2ft @ 11sWNW
Wind Swell
0.7ft @ 2sESE

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Daily Forecast

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

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light winds out of the WNW.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s S|6-10mph WNW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on SW swell at 13s with 18mph out of the WNW. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s WSW|4-18mph NW
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Ormond Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
W
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

Ormond Beach is a sandy beach break in Ventura County that offers a mellow, accessible introduction to Southern California surfing. The beach's northwesterly-facing orientation captures Pacific swells well during fall and winter months, producing soft, rolling waves ideal for learners and intermediate surfers. The consistent sand bottom provides a forgiving surface for practicing fundamentals, though conditions can vary seasonally with beach erosion and sand migration.

Strong currents during high swellScattered rocks near jetties

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

Ormond Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Ormond Beach?
The current wave height at Ormond Beach is 0-1ft with a 14.4s swell period. Wind is NW at 7mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Ormond Beach surf forecast?
Our Ormond Beach 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 Ormond Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Ormond Beach is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.8ft S primary swell at 11s, a 0.5ft SW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.2ft WNW tertiary swell at 11s, a 0.7ft ESE wind swell 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 Ormond Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Ormond Beach is Thursday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 3ft waves, a 6.4s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.