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Pitas Point/Faria County Park Surf Forecast, Ventura County, California

Ventura County, California

Pitas Point/Faria County Park surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
11s
Wind
13mph
WNW / Gusts 20mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.5ft @ 11sS
Secondary
0.3ft @ 14sSW
Tertiary
0.3ft @ 2sSSE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 310-1ft
Very Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 10-1ft
Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with light winds out of the NNW.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s S|4-6mph NW
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 14mph out of the WNW.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s WSW|4-14mph NW
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Forecast Charts

Pitas Point/Faria County Park Surf Spot Guide

Break
Point
Bottom
Rock
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
W
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

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.

RocksSharp reefStrong currentsLocalism

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

Pitas Point/Faria County Park Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Pitas Point/Faria County Park?
The current wave height at Pitas Point/Faria County Park is 0-1ft with a 11s swell period. Wind is WNW at 13mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Pitas Point/Faria County Park surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Pitas Point/Faria County Park?
The current breaking wave height at Pitas Point/Faria County Park is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.5ft S primary swell at 11s, a 0.3ft SW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.3ft 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 Pitas Point/Faria County Park?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Pitas Point/Faria County Park is Thursday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 2ft waves, a 6.15s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.