Ventura County, California
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Hobson County Park for the cleanest windows.
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.
Wed, Jun 24: 1–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–1ft, 17s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and poor with glassy conditions. Expect the wind to bump up to around 8mph by PM.
Fri, Jun 26: 0–1ft, 15s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with gentle SE breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 8mph.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–1ft, 18s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and very poor with gentle ESE breeze. Expect the wind to bump up to around 7mph by PM.
Sun, Jun 28: 1–1ft, 16s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and very poor conditions with light winds out of the E. Expect the wind to bump up to around 8mph by PM.
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 1ft with a 16.85s swell period. Wind is W at 5mph 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 Hobson County Park 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 Hobson County Park is Wednesday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 1ft waves, a 16.75s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
