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Emma Wood Surf Forecast

Ventura County, California

Solimar Reef and Beach0-1ftCalifornia Street (C Street)1-2+ftMondos0-1ftPitas Point/Faria County Park0-1ftFaria Beach0-1ft
Emma Wood surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
7.2s
Wind
4mph
SSE / Gusts 6mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
2.1ft @ 7sW
Secondary
0.6ft @ 16sSSW
Tertiary
0.5ft @ 13sW

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
NW
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall

Emma Wood is a mellow beach break located along Ventura's scenic coastline, offering consistent, user-friendly waves that peel across sandy shores. The spot faces northeast and picks up northwest swells effectively, making it ideal for surfers looking to improve their skills in forgiving conditions. With easy beach access and relatively uncrowded waves compared to nearby spots, Emma Wood provides a welcoming atmosphere for progression.

Occasional strong currentsBeach closures during high runoff

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Fair

Skip the dawn patrol — 1-2ft and poor early on. Afternoon shapes up better with 2-3ft and fair conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s W|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair

Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on W swell at 9s with calm winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s W|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s W|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
13s SSW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s W|Calm

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Emma Wood Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Emma Wood?
The current wave height at Emma Wood is 1-2+ft with a 7.2s swell period. Wind is SSE at 4mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Emma Wood surf forecast?
Our Emma Wood 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.