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Zero/Nicholas Canyon County Beach Surf Forecast, Ventura County, California

Ventura County, California

Leo Carrillo1-2ftStaircase Beach0-1ftSecos1-2ft
Zero/Nicholas Canyon County Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
11.5s
Wind
4mph
E / Gusts 7mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.9ft @ 12sS
Secondary
0.5ft @ 15sSSW
Tertiary
0.3ft @ 2sSSE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and poor conditions with 8mph ESE winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s S|8mph ESE
Wed, Apr 10-1ft
Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with moderate NNW wind around 10mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s S|6-10mph NW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly very poor with moderate WNW wind around 8mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|4-8mph WNW
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Zero/Nicholas Canyon County Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
W
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

Zero/Nicholas Canyon is a sandy beach break located along Ventura County's scenic coastline, offering accessible waves suitable for learners and intermediate surfers. The beach faces WNW, making it responsive to west and northwest Pacific swells while benefiting from easterly offshore winds that groom the waves during morning sessions. This spot works best during fall and winter swells when distant storms generate consistent energy that wraps around the Southern California coast.

Rip currentsCrowded beach access

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

Zero/Nicholas Canyon County Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Zero/Nicholas Canyon County Beach?
The current wave height at Zero/Nicholas Canyon County Beach is 1-2ft with a 11.5s swell period. Wind is E at 4mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Zero/Nicholas Canyon County Beach surf forecast?
Our Zero/Nicholas Canyon County 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 Zero/Nicholas Canyon County Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Zero/Nicholas Canyon County Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.9ft S primary swell at 12s, a 0.5ft SSW secondary swell at 15s, a 0.3ft SSE tertiary 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 Zero/Nicholas Canyon County Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Zero/Nicholas Canyon County Beach is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 16.6s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.