Ventura County, California
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Ormond Beach for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Ormond Beach, 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: 2–3ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on SSW swell at 16s with calm winds. The WNW wind kicks in by afternoon — 5mph and poor by then.
Thu, Jun 25: 2–3ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on SSW swell at 16s with barely a breath of wind. The WNW wind kicks in by afternoon — 9mph and poor by then.
Fri, Jun 26: 2–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2ft waves on SSW swell at 14s and gentle ESE breeze. The W wind kicks in by afternoon — 10mph and poor by then.
Sat, Jun 27: 2–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 2ft waves on W swell at 6s and gentle SSW breeze. The W wind kicks in by afternoon — 14mph and poor by then.
Sun, Jun 28: 2–2ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2ft on W swell at 6s with light SE winds. The WSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 12mph and poor by then.
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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Ormond Beach is 2ft with a 16.7s swell period. Wind is WNW at 9mph 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 Ormond Beach is 2ft, produced by a 1.8ft SSW primary swell at 17s, a 0.2ft WNW secondary swell at 8s, 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 Ormond Beach is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 15.75s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Ormond Beach 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 Ormond Beach. 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.
Ormond Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 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.
The prime season at Ormond Beach 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 Ormond Beach include strong currents during high swell, scattered rocks near jetties. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
