Ventura County, California
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.
Sat, May 16: 3–4ft, 10s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on W swell at 10s with glassy conditions. Onshore flow builds through the day to 12mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Sun, May 17: 3–4ft, 12s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on W swell at 10s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 10mph from the SW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 12s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 9mph.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 11s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with gentle SE breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 11mph.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 14s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with gentle SE breeze.
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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 3-4ft with a 9.65s swell period. Wind is NE at 1mph and conditions are rated Fair - Good. 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 3-4ft, produced by a 3.9ft W primary swell at 10s, a 1ft SSW secondary swell at 13s, a 0.7ft S 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 7 AM to 10 AM with 4ft waves, a 12.3s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
