Ventura County, California
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at California Street (C Street) for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at California Street (C Street), Ventura County, California. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Wed, Jun 24: 2–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Midday is the call — 2ft waves with glassy conditions and poor - fair conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning. Don't wait too long — the wind comes back up after lunch.
Thu, Jun 25: 2–2ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2ft waves on W swell at 5s and glassy conditions. The W wind kicks in by afternoon — 9mph and poor by then.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with gentle SE breeze. Expect the wind to bump up to around 10mph by PM.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–1ft, 14s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and poor with gentle SSE breeze. Expect the wind to bump up to around 9mph by PM.
Sun, Jun 28: 1–2ft, 17s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with light winds out of the ESE. Expect the wind to bump up to around 10mph by PM.
C Street is a user-friendly beach break located in Ventura County that catches consistent west-facing swell and produces forgiving sand-bottom waves ideal for progression. The break's northeast-facing orientation allows it to pick up autumn swells effectively while maintaining shape through the day with offshore easterly winds. This accessible spot attracts a mix of skill levels and offers plenty of room to spread out along the beach.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at California Street (C Street) is 1-2ft with a 16.9s swell period. Wind is W at 8mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at California Street (C Street) is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.1ft W primary swell at 4s, a 1ft SSW secondary swell at 14s, a 1ft SSW tertiary swell at 17s. 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 California Street (C Street) is Thursday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 2ft waves, a 15.75s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
California Street (C Street) 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 California Street (C Street). 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.
California Street (C Street) is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. C Street is a user-friendly beach break located in Ventura County that catches consistent west-facing swell and produces forgiving sand-bottom waves ideal for progression. The break's northeast-facing orientation allows it to pick up autumn swells effectively while maintaining shape through the day with offshore easterly winds. This accessible spot attracts a mix of skill levels and offers plenty of room to spread out along the beach.
The prime season at California Street (C Street) 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 California Street (C Street) include occasional localism, crowded during peak periods. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our California Street (C Street) 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.
