Ventura County, California
Best window·Thursday 6AM–9AM·4ft·Fair - Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at County Line/Yerba Buena Beach, 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: 4–6ft, 18s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-5ft on SSW swell at 16s with calm winds. The W wind kicks in by afternoon — 5mph and poor - fair by then.
Thu, Jun 25: 3–5ft, 17s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 3-5ft on SSW swell at 16s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 11mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Fri, Jun 26: 3–5ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 3-5ft waves on SSW swell at 14s with gentle ESE breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 13mph from the WSW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Sat, Jun 27: 3–5ft, 18s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 3-5ft waves on W swell at 5s with light S winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 14mph, bringing conditions down to very poor.
Sun, Jun 28: 3–5ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 3-5ft waves on W swell at 6s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 13mph from the WSW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
County Line (Yerba Buena Beach) straddles the LA/Ventura county line and is one of the most popular right point breaks in the region. The cobblestone/rock bottom produces long peeling rights on W and NW swells, accessible directly from PCH with ample parking. Consistently crowded but the mellow wave shape makes it a good intermediate progression spot.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at County Line/Yerba Buena Beach is 3-5ft with a 16.95s swell period. Wind is WNW at 12mph 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 County Line/Yerba Buena Beach is 3-5ft, produced by a 1.4ft SSW primary swell at 14s, a 1.3ft SSW secondary swell at 17s, a 0.8ft SW wind swell swell at 4s. 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 County Line/Yerba Buena Beach is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 15.95s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
County Line/Yerba Buena Beach works best with a W swell and NE 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 County Line/Yerba Buena Beach. 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.
County Line/Yerba Buena Beach is a point with a rock bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. County Line (Yerba Buena Beach) straddles the LA/Ventura county line and is one of the most popular right point breaks in the region. The cobblestone/rock bottom produces long peeling rights on W and NW swells, accessible directly from PCH with ample parking. Consistently crowded but the mellow wave shape makes it a good intermediate progression spot.
The prime season at County Line/Yerba Buena Beach is winter, 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 County Line/Yerba Buena Beach include crowds, rocks, highway noise, parking competition. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our County Line/Yerba Buena 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
