Ventura County, California
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Ormond Beach for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Ormond Beach, 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: 2–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2ft waves on W swell at 11s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 10mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on WSW swell at 5s with light winds out of the ESE. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Thu, Jul 2: 1–2ft, 18s 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 8mph.
Fri, Jul 3: 2–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 2ft waves on WSW swell at 6s and calm winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 11mph from the W and dropping conditions to poor.
Sat, Jul 4: 2–2ft, 16s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on SSW swell at 15s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 12mph from the W and dropping conditions to poor.
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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Ormond Beach is 1-2ft with a 13.65s swell period. Wind is WSW at 1mph 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 Ormond Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.9ft WNW primary swell at 10s, a 0.9ft WSW secondary swell at 5s, a 0.9ft 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 Ormond Beach is Tuesday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 2ft waves, a 13.75s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Ormond Beach works best with a W swell and E 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 Ormond Beach. 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.
Ormond Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 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.
The prime season at Ormond Beach 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 Ormond Beach include strong currents during high swell, scattered rocks near jetties. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
