Ventura County, California
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.
Sun, May 10: 1–2ft, 19s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 6mph.
Mon, May 11: 0–1ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with gentle NW breeze.
Tue, May 12: 0–1ft, 16s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.
Wed, May 13: 0–1ft, 15s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with gentle E breeze.
Thu, May 14: 0–1ft, 17s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with calm winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 7mph.
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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 1-2ft with a 18.75s swell period. Wind is WSW at 3mph 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 Pitas Point/Faria County Park is 1-2ft, produced by a 1ft WSW primary swell at 6s, a 0.7ft SSW secondary swell at 19s, a 0.6ft WSW tertiary swell at 9s. 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 Thursday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 2ft waves, a 6s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
