Ventura County, California
Best window·Monday 9AM–12PM·3ft·Fair
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.
Wed, Jun 24: 3–4ft, 18s period, rated Fair. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 3-4ft with barely a breath of wind. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
Thu, Jun 25: 2–3ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on WSW swell at 4s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 6mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Fri, Jun 26: 2–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2ft waves on WSW swell at 5s and gentle SE breeze. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Sat, Jun 27: 2–3ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on WSW swell at 6s and glassy conditions. The SSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 7mph and poor by then.
Sun, Jun 28: 3–4ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on WSW swell at 6s with light ESE winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
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 16.95s swell period. Wind is WNW at 8mph 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 0.7ft SSW primary swell at 17s, a 0.7ft SSW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.4ft S tertiary swell at 11s, a 0.6ft 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 Mondos is Monday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 3ft waves, a 14.65s swell period, and conditions rated 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
