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Zero/Nicholas Canyon County Beach Surf Forecast

Ventura County, California

Zero/Nicholas Canyon County Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
15.6s
Wind
7mph
ESE / Gusts 11mph
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
Moderate
Best Swell
W
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

Zero/Nicholas Canyon is a sandy beach break located along Ventura County's scenic coastline, offering accessible waves suitable for learners and intermediate surfers. The beach faces WNW, making it responsive to west and northwest Pacific swells while benefiting from easterly offshore winds that groom the waves during morning sessions. This spot works best during fall and winter swells when distant storms generate consistent energy that wraps around the Southern California coast.

Rip currentsCrowded beach access

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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Zero/Nicholas Canyon County Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

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