Ventura County, California
Best window·Monday 9AM–12PM·3ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Pitas Point/Faria County Park, 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. Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on SSW swell at 11s and calm winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 10mph from the WNW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Thu, Jun 25: 3–4ft, 17s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on SW swell at 8s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 10mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Fri, Jun 26: 2–3ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2ft on WSW swell at 5s with light winds out of the SE. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 8mph from the SW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Sat, Jun 27: 3–4ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2ft waves on WSW swell at 5s and light winds out of the ESE. Onshore flow builds through the day to 7mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Sun, Jun 28: 3–4ft, 16s period, rated Poor - Fair. Pretty quiet out there — 3-4ft and mostly poor - fair with light E winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 8mph by PM.
Pitas Point is a rocky point break that wraps around a scenic coastal headland in Ventura County, offering consistent, peeling waves with a northeast-facing aspect that catches winter and fall swells beautifully. The rock bottom creates defined lines and predictable wave shape, making it a solid intermediate option with good shape and decent length on quality days. Set within Faria County Park, this spot combines natural beauty with accessible facilities, though the rocky composition demands solid wave knowledge and careful entry/exit timing.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Pitas Point/Faria County Park is 2-4+ft with a 17s swell period. Wind is W at 5mph 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 Pitas Point/Faria County Park is 2-4+ft, 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 Pitas Point/Faria County Park is Monday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 3ft waves, a 14.5s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Pitas Point/Faria County Park 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 Pitas Point/Faria County Park. 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.
Pitas Point/Faria County Park is a point with a rock bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Pitas Point is a rocky point break that wraps around a scenic coastal headland in Ventura County, offering consistent, peeling waves with a northeast-facing aspect that catches winter and fall swells beautifully. The rock bottom creates defined lines and predictable wave shape, making it a solid intermediate option with good shape and decent length on quality days. Set within Faria County Park, this spot combines natural beauty with accessible facilities, though the rocky composition demands solid wave knowledge and careful entry/exit timing.
The prime season at Pitas Point/Faria County Park 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 Pitas Point/Faria County Park include rocks, sharp reef, strong currents, localism. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Pitas Point/Faria County Park 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.
