Ventura County, California
Best window·Monday 6AM–9AM·4ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Faria 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: 2–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on SSW swell at 11s with glassy conditions. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Thu, Jun 25: 2–3ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SW swell at 8s and barely a breath of wind. Onshore flow builds through the day to 8mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Fri, Jun 26: 3–4ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 3-4ft and poor - fair conditions with light SE winds.
Sat, Jun 27: 3–5ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2ft waves on WSW swell at 5s and gentle ESE breeze. The SSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 7mph and poor - fair by then.
Sun, Jun 28: 3–5ft, 16s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on WSW swell at 6s with light winds out of the E. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 8mph from the SSW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Faria Beach offers mellow, rolling beach breaks perfect for learning and progression, with consistent peaks forming along the sandy shore. Located in Ventura County's scenic coastline, this sheltered beach benefits from southwesterly winter swells and occasional fall ground swells while maintaining a relaxed vibe. The protected orientation and gradual sandy bottom make it an ideal spot for beginners looking to develop fundamental surfing skills.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Faria Beach is 1ft with a 16.85s swell period. Wind is WNW at 6mph 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 Faria Beach is 1ft, produced by a 0.9ft SSW primary swell at 17s, a 0.4ft S secondary swell at 11s, a 0.7ft WSW 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 Faria Beach is Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 14.65s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Faria Beach 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 Faria 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.
Faria Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Faria Beach offers mellow, rolling beach breaks perfect for learning and progression, with consistent peaks forming along the sandy shore. Located in Ventura County's scenic coastline, this sheltered beach benefits from southwesterly winter swells and occasional fall ground swells while maintaining a relaxed vibe. The protected orientation and gradual sandy bottom make it an ideal spot for beginners looking to develop fundamental surfing skills.
The prime season at Faria Beach 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 Faria Beach include kelp beds, occasional rip currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Faria 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.
