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Ormond Beach Surf Forecast

Ventura County, California

Ormond Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
15.7s
Wind
6mph
SSE / Gusts 8mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.9ft @ 16sSW
Secondary
0.5ft @ 7sWNW
Tertiary
0.5ft @ 11sSSW

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
W
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

Ormond Beach is a sandy beach break in Ventura County that offers a mellow, accessible introduction to Southern California surfing. The beach's northwesterly-facing orientation captures Pacific swells well during fall and winter months, producing soft, rolling waves ideal for learners and intermediate surfers. The consistent sand bottom provides a forgiving surface for practicing fundamentals, though conditions can vary seasonally with beach erosion and sand migration.

Strong currents during high swellScattered rocks near jetties

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s WNW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s WNW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
14s SSW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
13s SSW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|Calm

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Ormond Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Ormond Beach?
The current wave height at Ormond Beach is 1-2ft with a 15.7s swell period. Wind is SSE at 6mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Ormond Beach surf forecast?
Our Ormond Beach 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.