Arnold
Ventura Santa Barbara, United States · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.7m
- Period
- 12.4s
- Wind
- 7 km/h Onshore
- Tide
- Rising
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Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/Los_Angeles local
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Arnold is a beach break over sand in Ventura Santa Barbara, United States. It's at its best on 0.6–1.7999999999999998m swells from the S / SW / W with light offshore winds from the N / NE / E, around mid tide. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Beach
- Bottom
- Sand
- Best tide
- mid
- Best swell direction
- S, SW, W
- Best wind direction
- N, NE, E
- Ideal wave size
- 0.6m – 1.7999999999999998m
Arnold surf FAQ
Is Arnold good for beginners?+
Arnold is a beach break over sand, usually breaking in the 0.6–1.7999999999999998m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Arnold?+
Different days call for different boards. Arnold handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What tide is best for surfing Arnold?+
Arnold tends to work best around mid tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.
What are the best conditions for Arnold?+
Look for 0.6–1.7999999999999998m of swell from the S / SW / W with light offshore winds from the N / NE / E. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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