Swell Cabin › Ventura › Hobson County Park
Hobson County Park: surf spot in Ventura
- Wave
- Reef break, lefts & rights
- Level
- Beginner
- Faces
- SW (offshore wind: NE)
- Best tide
- low to 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 (34.3374, -119.4120)
Other surf spots in Ventura
- Emma Wood: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces SW (offshore wind: NE), best tide: mid
- 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
- 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 Hobson County Park
- Foster Residence Campground (9.1 km away): Camping
- Foster Red Mountain Campground (9.4 km away): Camping
- state beach RV on the water (9.9 km away): Camping
- Hike/Bike Campsite (11 km away): Camping
- Ventura Beach RV Resort (11 km away): Camping
- Zuni Tranquillo - Pool Oasis in Sunny Ventura (11 km away): Holiday rental
- Avenue Trailer Town (12 km away): Campervan site
- Dew Drop Inn (12 km away): Guesthouse
Surf schools near Hobson County Park
- Traveler Surf Club & Coastal Outpost (12 km away)
- Ventura Point (12 km away)
- Ventura Surf School (13 km away)
- Ventura State Beach (13 km away)
- Ventura County Coastal Playgrounds (13 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Hobson County Park?
Hobson County Park is in Ventura, where the best surf season is Nov – Mar (November, December, January, February and March). It works best at this tide: low to mid. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the NE.
What wind is offshore at Hobson County Park?
Hobson County Park 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 Hobson County Park?
The best tide at Hobson County Park is low to 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 Hobson County Park good for beginners?
Yes: Hobson County Park is a spot for beginners.
Where can I stay near Hobson County Park?
The nearest places to stay are Foster Residence Campground (9.1 km away), Foster Red Mountain Campground (9.4 km away), state beach RV on the water (9.9 km away) and Hike/Bike Campsite (11 km away). Swell Cabin lists 82 places to stay within 10 km of Ventura.
What is the surf forecast for Hobson County Park?
Swell Cabin rates Hobson County Park 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.
This page in other languages: Português · Español · Français · Deutsch · עברית