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Emma Wood: surf spot in Ventura
Suits all levels.
- Wave
- Beach break, lefts & rights
- Level
- all levels
- Faces
- SW (offshore wind: NE)
- Best tide
- mid (from surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05)
- Best season
- Nov – Mar: November, December, January, February, March
- Water temperature
- 13–19°C (3/2 mm (warmest) to 5/4 mm + boots (coldest))
- Location
- Ventura, United States (34.2916, -119.3410)
Other surf spots in Ventura
- Solimar Reef and Beach: Reef break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces SW (offshore wind: NE), best tide: low to mid
- Faria Beach: Point break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces SW (offshore wind: NE), best tide: low to mid
- Hobson County Park: Reef break, lefts & rights, for beginners, faces SW (offshore wind: NE), best tide: low to mid
- Silver Strand: Beach break, lefts & rights, for advanced surfers, faces WSW (offshore wind: ENE), best tide: low to mid, rising
- Little Rincon/Mussel Shoals: Point break, right-hander, for advanced surfers, faces SSW (offshore wind: NNE), best tide: low to mid
- Ormond Beach: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces SSW (offshore wind: NNE), best tide: mid to high
- Rincon Point: Point break, right-hander, for advanced surfers, faces S (offshore wind: N), best tide: all tides
Places to stay near Emma Wood
- state beach RV on the water (1.7 km away): Camping
- Hike/Bike Campsite (2.6 km away): Camping
- Ventura Beach RV Resort (2.9 km away): Camping
- Avenue Trailer Town (3.8 km away): Campervan site
- The Hummingbird Cottage, Treehouse & Garden - Ocean & Mountain Views (4.0 km away): Hotel
- The Clocktower Inn (4.2 km away): Hotel
- El Patio Hotel (4.3 km away): Hotel
- Surfers' Code (4.4 km away): Hotel
Surf schools near Emma Wood
- Ventura Point (4.2 km away)
- Traveler Surf Club & Coastal Outpost (4.3 km away)
- Ventura Surf School (4.5 km away)
- Ventura State Beach (4.5 km away)
- Ventura County Coastal Playgrounds (5.3 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Emma Wood?
Emma Wood is in Ventura, where the best surf season is Nov – Mar (November, December, January, February and March). It works best at this tide: mid. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the NE.
What wind is offshore at Emma Wood?
Emma Wood faces SW, so wind from the NE blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the SW blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf Emma Wood?
The best tide at Emma Wood is mid, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is Emma Wood good for beginners?
Emma Wood suits all levels on an average day; check the size in the forecast before you go out.
Where can I stay near Emma Wood?
The nearest places to stay are state beach RV on the water (1.7 km away), Hike/Bike Campsite (2.6 km away), Ventura Beach RV Resort (2.9 km away) and Avenue Trailer Town (3.8 km away). Swell Cabin lists 82 places to stay within 10 km of Ventura.
What is the surf forecast for Emma Wood?
Swell Cabin rates Emma Wood hour by hour for the next 7 days (Flat, Poor, Fair, Good, Great, Epic) from the way it faces, its level and its best tide, with the swell and wind forecast, and shows the best time each day.
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