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The Ranch - Cojo Reef Surf Forecast, Ventura County, California

Ventura County, California

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The Ranch - Cojo Reef surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
14.7s
Wind
6mph
SSE / Gusts 10mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.0ft @ 9sNW
Secondary
1.0ft @ 11sS
Tertiary
0.7ft @ 11sWNW
Wind Swell
0.8ft @ 3sSE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 8mph from the WNW.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s WSW|8-10mph NNW
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
Fair

Midday is the call — 2-3ft waves with 12mph NNW winds and fair conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm
13s WNW|11-14mph NNW
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Sat
5ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Good

11s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

The Ranch - Cojo Reef Surf Spot Guide

Break
Reef
Bottom
Reef
Level
Advanced
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NW
Best Wind
NNW
Season
Winter

Cojo Reef is a powerful reef break located on the remote Ventura County coast that peels off consistent, well-defined waves over a rocky reef bottom. The spot's northern exposure captures winter swells perfectly, with the reef producing hollow tubes and punchy walls that demand solid paddling skills and wave knowledge. This is a relatively uncrowded gem for experienced surfers willing to venture to the less-traveled stretches of the Central Coast.

Strong currentsShallow reefRocksLocalismRemote location

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

The Ranch - Cojo Reef Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for The Ranch - Cojo Reef?
The current wave height at The Ranch - Cojo Reef is 1-2ft with a 14.7s swell period. Wind is SSE at 6mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the The Ranch - Cojo Reef surf forecast?
Our The Ranch - Cojo Reef 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 The Ranch - Cojo Reef?
The current breaking wave height at The Ranch - Cojo Reef is 1-2ft, produced by a 1ft NW primary swell at 9s, a 1ft S secondary swell at 11s, a 0.7ft WNW tertiary swell at 11s, a 0.8ft SE wind swell swell at 3s. 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 The Ranch - Cojo Reef?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf The Ranch - Cojo Reef is Friday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 6ft waves, a 11.15s swell period, and conditions rated Very Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.