Ventura County, California
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Mondos, 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 Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with gentle WNW breeze.
Mon, May 11: 0–1ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind.
Tue, May 12: 0–1ft, 16s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds.
Wed, May 13: 0–1ft, 15s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with gentle E breeze.
Thu, May 14: 0–1ft, 17s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 7mph.
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Mondos is a mellow beach break located along Ventura County's sandy coastline, offering fun, forgiving waves that are perfect for learners and intermediate surfers looking to progress. The northeast-facing beach catches consistent swell from westerly and southwesterly directions, with the sandy bottom providing a soft landing for wipeouts. This accessible spot works best during fall swells when Pacific storms send quality waves to Southern California's beaches.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Mondos is 1-2ft with a 17.8s 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 Mondos is 1-2ft, 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 Mondos is Thursday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 2ft waves, a 6s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Mondos 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 Mondos. 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.
Mondos is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Mondos is a mellow beach break located along Ventura County's sandy coastline, offering fun, forgiving waves that are perfect for learners and intermediate surfers looking to progress. The northeast-facing beach catches consistent swell from westerly and southwesterly directions, with the sandy bottom providing a soft landing for wipeouts. This accessible spot works best during fall swells when Pacific storms send quality waves to Southern California's beaches.
The prime season at Mondos 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 Mondos include occasional strong currents, crowded during good conditions. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Mondos 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.
