Ventura County, California
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Hobson County Park, Ventura County, California. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sun, May 10: 1–2ft, 18s period, rated Fair. Hold off if you can — morning starts out fair with 1-2ft waves. Things come together by the afternoon with 1-2ft at poor.
Mon, May 11: 1–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with glassy conditions.
Tue, May 12: 0–1ft, 16s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.
Wed, May 13: 0–1ft, 15s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with gentle E breeze.
Thu, May 14: 1–2ft, 17s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 7mph.
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Hobson County Park offers accessible beach breaks along Ventura County's coastal stretch, with a northeast-facing orientation that picks up west and northwest winter swells effectively. The sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions ideal for beginners and intermediate surfers looking to practice in a park setting with amenities. Fall months typically deliver the most consistent conditions as summer winds diminish and autumn swells begin to wrap around the Southern California coast.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Hobson County Park is 2-3ft with a 17.8s swell period. Wind is W at 5mph and conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Hobson County Park is 2-3ft, produced by a 0.9ft WSW primary swell at 6s, a 0.7ft SSW secondary swell at 18s, a 0.6ft WSW tertiary swell at 9s. 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 Hobson County Park is Sunday from 2 PM to 5 PM with 2ft waves, a 17.8s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Hobson County Park 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 Hobson County Park. 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.
Hobson County Park is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Hobson County Park offers accessible beach breaks along Ventura County's coastal stretch, with a northeast-facing orientation that picks up west and northwest winter swells effectively. The sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions ideal for beginners and intermediate surfers looking to practice in a park setting with amenities. Fall months typically deliver the most consistent conditions as summer winds diminish and autumn swells begin to wrap around the Southern California coast.
The prime season at Hobson County Park 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 Hobson County Park include crowded weekends, rip currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Hobson County Park 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
