Ventura County, California
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at New Jetty/South Jetty, 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: 4–5ft, 12s period, rated Fair. Steady 4-5ft waves on offer on W swell at 9s — 7mph W winds.
Mon, May 11: 3–4ft, 17s period, rated Fair. Expect 4-5ft all day on W swell at 10s with calm winds — nothing amazing but surfable. Afternoon breeze fills in to 7mph.
Tue, May 12: 3–4ft, 16s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on W swell at 10s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 8mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Wed, May 13: 2–3ft, 14s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on W swell at 11s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 9mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Thu, May 14: 3–4ft, 14s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on W swell at 11s with light winds out of the ESE. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 10mph from the WSW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
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New Jetty and South Jetty in Ventura offer accessible beach breaks protected by harbor jetties that help shape and focus incoming swells. These sandy-bottomed breaks are ideal for beginners and intermediate surfers, providing consistent, mellow waves with a forgiving learning environment. The jetty structure creates a natural focal point for wave formation and offers some protection from larger ocean swells, making this a reliable destination during Southern California's autumn swell season.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at New Jetty/South Jetty is 4-5+ft with a 9s swell period. Wind is W at 7mph 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 New Jetty/South Jetty is 4-5+ft, produced by a 2.6ft W primary swell at 9s, a 1.1ft W secondary swell at 12s, a 0.9ft SSW tertiary swell at 18s. 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 New Jetty/South Jetty is Monday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 4ft waves, a 16.5s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
New Jetty/South Jetty works best with a S swell and NE 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 New Jetty/South Jetty. 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.
New Jetty/South Jetty is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. New Jetty and South Jetty in Ventura offer accessible beach breaks protected by harbor jetties that help shape and focus incoming swells. These sandy-bottomed breaks are ideal for beginners and intermediate surfers, providing consistent, mellow waves with a forgiving learning environment. The jetty structure creates a natural focal point for wave formation and offers some protection from larger ocean swells, making this a reliable destination during Southern California's autumn swell season.
The prime season at New Jetty/South Jetty 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 New Jetty/South Jetty include jetty rocks, strong currents near jetty structure, boat traffic from harbor. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our New Jetty/South Jetty 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.
