Ventura County, California
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Pitas Point/Faria County Park for the cleanest windows.
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–1ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and very poor conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 7mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 0–1ft, 18s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with light ESE winds.
Thu, Jul 2: 0–1ft, 18s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with gentle ESE breeze.
Fri, Jul 3: 0–1ft, 18s 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.
Sat, Jul 4: 0–1ft, 16s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 7mph.
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 1ft with a 13.85s swell period. Wind is W at 5mph and conditions are rated Poor. 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 1ft, produced by a 0.9ft WSW primary swell at 6s, a 0.5ft SSW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.3ft S 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 Tuesday from 12 PM to 3 PM with 1ft waves, a 14.05s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
