Ventura County, California
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Pitas Point/Faria County Park, Ventura County, California. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sat, May 16: 2–3ft, 15s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on WSW swell at 8s with glassy conditions. Onshore flow builds through the day to 9mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 15s period, rated Fair. Expect 2-3ft all day on WSW swell at 7s with light winds out of the ESE — nothing amazing but surfable.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 13s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light NE winds.
Tue, May 19: 0–1ft, 15s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with gentle E breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 7mph.
Wed, May 20: 0–1ft, 14s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with barely a breath of wind. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 7mph.
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Pitas Point is a rocky point break that wraps around a scenic coastal headland in Ventura County, offering consistent, peeling waves with a northeast-facing aspect that catches winter and fall swells beautifully. The rock bottom creates defined lines and predictable wave shape, making it a solid intermediate option with good shape and decent length on quality days. Set within Faria County Park, this spot combines natural beauty with accessible facilities, though the rocky composition demands solid wave knowledge and careful entry/exit timing.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Pitas Point/Faria County Park is 2-3ft with a 15.45s swell period. Wind is NE at 1mph and conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Pitas Point/Faria County Park is 2-3ft, produced by a 1.6ft WSW primary swell at 6s, a 0.7ft S secondary swell at 13s, a 0.6ft WSW tertiary swell at 10s. 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 Pitas Point/Faria County Park is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 7.3s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Pitas Point/Faria County Park 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 Pitas Point/Faria County Park. 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.
Pitas Point/Faria County Park is a point with a rock bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Pitas Point is a rocky point break that wraps around a scenic coastal headland in Ventura County, offering consistent, peeling waves with a northeast-facing aspect that catches winter and fall swells beautifully. The rock bottom creates defined lines and predictable wave shape, making it a solid intermediate option with good shape and decent length on quality days. Set within Faria County Park, this spot combines natural beauty with accessible facilities, though the rocky composition demands solid wave knowledge and careful entry/exit timing.
The prime season at Pitas Point/Faria County Park 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 Pitas Point/Faria County Park include rocks, sharp reef, strong currents, localism. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Pitas Point/Faria County Park 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
