Staircase Beach Surf Forecast, Ventura County, California
Ventura County, California
Current Conditions
Very PoorWave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
11.15s
Wind
5mph
NNW / Gusts 5mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.8ft @ 11sS
Secondary
0.5ft @ 14sSSW
Tertiary
0.2ft @ 18sSSE
Wind Swell
0.5ft @ 2sE
Nearest Webcam
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 10-1ft
Very PoorNot the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with light N winds.
6am9am12pm3pm
11s S|7-11mph NNW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
PoorNot the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 14mph NW winds.
6am9am12pm3pm
6s WSW|7-14mph NW
Forecast Charts
Staircase Beach Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
W
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall
Staircase Beach is a gentle, accessible beach break along Ventura County's coastal bluffs, offering forgiving waves ideal for learning and progressing your fundamentals. The sandy bottom and mellow wave shape make this spot perfect for beginners and intermediate surfers looking to build confidence in a laid-back setting. Named for the nearby staircase access down the bluffs, this tucked-away break delivers consistent, user-friendly conditions with minimal hassle.
Bluff accessOccasional rocks at tide changes
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Staircase Beach Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Staircase Beach?
The current wave height at Staircase Beach is 0-1ft with a 11.15s swell period. Wind is NNW at 5mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Staircase Beach surf forecast?
Our Staircase Beach 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 Staircase Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Staircase Beach is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.8ft S primary swell at 11s, a 0.5ft SSW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.2ft SSE tertiary swell at 18s, a 0.5ft E wind swell 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 Staircase Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Staircase Beach is Sunday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 2ft waves, a 15.85s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.