Ventura County, California
Best window·Thursday 6AM–9AM·4ft·Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Port Hueneme Beach 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: 4–6ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 3-5ft waves on W swell at 5s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 5mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Thu, Jun 25: 4–6ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 4-6ft waves on W swell at 5s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the WNW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Fri, Jun 26: 3–5ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-5ft on W swell at 5s with light ESE winds. The W wind kicks in by afternoon — 10mph and poor - fair by then.
Sat, Jun 27: 3–4ft, 14s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on W swell at 6s with light SSW winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 14mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Sun, Jun 28: 3–4ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 3-4ft and poor - fair conditions with gentle SE breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 12mph.
Port Hueneme Beach Park offers accessible, user-friendly waves perfect for learning and practicing fundamental surfing skills. The sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions with consistent beach breaks that work across a range of swell angles, making it a reliable spot for developing surfers throughout much of the year. The protected nature of this coastal park creates mellow, manageable waves ideal for families and those building confidence in the water.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Port Hueneme Beach Park is 3-5+ft with a 16.9s swell period. Wind is WNW at 9mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Port Hueneme Beach Park is 3-5+ft, produced by a 1.1ft W primary swell at 4s, a 1ft SSW secondary swell at 14s, a 1ft SSW tertiary swell at 17s. 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 Port Hueneme Beach Park is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 15.85s swell period, and conditions rated Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Port Hueneme Beach 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 Port Hueneme Beach 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.
Port Hueneme Beach Park is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Port Hueneme Beach Park offers accessible, user-friendly waves perfect for learning and practicing fundamental surfing skills. The sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions with consistent beach breaks that work across a range of swell angles, making it a reliable spot for developing surfers throughout much of the year. The protected nature of this coastal park creates mellow, manageable waves ideal for families and those building confidence in the water.
The prime season at Port Hueneme Beach 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 Port Hueneme Beach Park include military port operations nearby, occasional strong currents, crowded during summer months. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Port Hueneme Beach 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.
