Ventura County, California
Aim for the middle of the day — 1-2ft on SSW swell at 11s with moderate SW wind around 9mph.
Aim for the middle of the day — 1-2ft on SSW swell at 11s with moderate SW wind around 9mph.
Best window·Sunday 8AM–11AM·5-6ft·Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Port Hueneme Beach 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.
Thu, Sep 3: 1–2ft, 12s period, rated Very Poor. Midday is the call — 1-2ft waves with 8mph SSW winds and poor conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 18s period, rated Very Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on SSW swell at 18s with 8mph E winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 12mph, bringing conditions down to very poor.
Sat, Sep 5: 3–4ft, 13s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SSE swell at 13s and calm winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 7mph from the WSW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Sun, Sep 6: 5–6ft, 14s period, rated Good. First light looks cleanest — 5-6ft on S swell at 14s with gentle WNW breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 15mph from the W and dropping conditions to poor.
Mon, Sep 7: 4–5ft, 13s period, rated Fair - Good. Get out early for the best of it — 4-5ft waves on S swell at 13s and moderate WNW wind around 9mph. Onshore flow builds through the day to 15mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
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Port Hueneme Beach Park offers accessible, user-friendly waves perfect for learning and practicing fundamental surfing skills. The sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions with consistent beach breaks that work across a range of swell angles, making it a reliable spot for developing surfers throughout much of the year. The protected nature of this coastal park creates mellow, manageable waves ideal for families and those building confidence in the water.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Port Hueneme Beach Park is 1-2ft with a 11s swell period. Wind is SW at 6mph. Conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Port Hueneme Beach Park is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.4ft SSW primary swell at 11s, a 1.1ft WSW wind swell swell at 6s, a 0.9ft WNW wind swell swell at 5s, a 1ft SSW tertiary swell at 16s. 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 Port Hueneme Beach Park is Sunday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 5ft waves, a 14.2s swell period, and conditions rated Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Port Hueneme Beach 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 Port Hueneme Beach 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.
Port Hueneme Beach Park is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Port Hueneme Beach Park offers accessible, user-friendly waves perfect for learning and practicing fundamental surfing skills. The sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions with consistent beach breaks that work across a range of swell angles, making it a reliable spot for developing surfers throughout much of the year. The protected nature of this coastal park creates mellow, manageable waves ideal for families and those building confidence in the water.
The prime season at Port Hueneme Beach 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 Port Hueneme Beach Park include military port operations nearby, occasional strong currents, crowded during summer months. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Port Hueneme Beach 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
