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Staircase Beach Surf Forecast

Ventura County, California

Staircase Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
15.6s
Wind
7mph
ESE / Gusts 13mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.9ft @ 16sSSW
Secondary
0.5ft @ 7sWNW
Tertiary
0.5ft @ 11sSSW
Wind Swell
0.5ft @ 3sSSW

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Spot Guide

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

Staircase Beach is a gentle, accessible beach break along Ventura County's coastal bluffs, offering forgiving waves ideal for learning and progressing your fundamentals. The sandy bottom and mellow wave shape make this spot perfect for beginners and intermediate surfers looking to build confidence in a laid-back setting. Named for the nearby staircase access down the bluffs, this tucked-away break delivers consistent, user-friendly conditions with minimal hassle.

Bluff accessOccasional rocks at tide changes

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
13s SW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s W|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

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

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

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

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|Calm

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Staircase Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Staircase Beach?
The current wave height at Staircase Beach is 1-2ft with a 15.6s swell period. Wind is ESE at 7mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Staircase Beach surf forecast?
Our Staircase 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.