Ventura County, California
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Port Hueneme Beach Park for the cleanest windows.
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 2–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2ft with light WSW winds. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up. Sea breeze fills back in by mid-afternoon so get on it early.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–2ft, 17s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with gentle ESE breeze. Afternoon breeze fills in to 9mph.
Thu, Jul 2: 1–1ft, 18s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 8mph by PM.
Fri, Jul 3: 2–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on W swell at 5s with barely a breath of wind. The W wind kicks in by afternoon — 11mph and poor by then.
Sat, Jul 4: 2–2ft, 16s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on W swell at 4s and glassy conditions. The W wind kicks in by afternoon — 12mph and poor by then.
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 9.95s swell period. Wind is WSW at 5mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. 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 1.7ft W primary swell at 7s, a 1.2ft WNW secondary swell at 10s, a 0.8ft SSW tertiary swell at 14s. 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 Tuesday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 2ft waves, a 9.85s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
