Surf spot

Mondos

Forecast conditions and map view for Mondos in USA, California, Ventura. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, California, Ventura
Coordinates: 34.3215, -119.3750

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Wave height (m)	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	1	1.2	1.4	1.3	1.2	1.1	1	1	1	0.9	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.9	0.9
Wave direction	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	SSW	W	SSW	SSW	SSW	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W
Wave period (s)	4.4	4.8	5.2	5.8	6.2	5.8	5.7	5.7	5.8	6.2	6.3	6.2	6.2	6.2	5.8	6	6	6.3	6.5	6.5	6.6	6.5	6.3	6.2	6	6	6	5.9	5.9	6	6.1	6.3	5.2	7.5	6.3	7.8	7.7	8.1	4.2	4	4.1	4.2	4.3	4.3	4.5	4.5	4.2	4.3	4.5	4.8	5	5.3	5.3	5	4.7	5
Wave energy (kJ)	25	26	34	51	73	91	122	117	99	93	86	80	74	65	63	64	62	63	72	72	67	59	52	44	37	34	29	29	23	19	16	14	17	28	19	28	27	23	17	21	16	13	10	9	8	11	29	29	29	27	27	29	27	22	35	36
Wind speed (km/h)	4.3	3.6	0.7	11.9	11.8	10.6	6.6	4.3	6.5	6.9	1.6	10	11.6	8.3	5.5	4.3	3.3	4.6	1.9	11.2	13.3	9.7	1.8	2.6	3.9	5.2	4.4	11.9	13	9	5.1	3.8	3.8	4.7	2.1	10.6	11.7	9.3	6	4.6	4.8	5.6	2.5	10.4	11.5	7.1	8.6	5.1	4.3	5.7	1.6	10.7	10.8	8.4	8.6	3.3
Wind direction	NWGlassy	NGlassy	SGlassy	SSWOnshore	SSWOnshore	SECross-on	ENECross-off	NGlassy	NOffshore	NOffshore	WNWGlassy	SSWOnshore	SSWOnshore	SWCross-on	NOffshore	ENEGlassy	NEGlassy	NNEGlassy	ENEGlassy	SOnshore	SOnshore	SSWOnshore	NGlassy	NNEGlassy	NEGlassy	NECross-off	EGlassy	SOnshore	SOnshore	SSWOnshore	NWCross-off	NWGlassy	NNEGlassy	NGlassy	ESEGlassy	SOnshore	SSWOnshore	SWCross-on	NNWOffshore	NNEGlassy	NNWGlassy	NNWOffshore	WGlassy	SSWOnshore	SWCross-on	SSWOnshore	ENECross-off	NECross-off	NNWGlassy	NWCross-off	WSWGlassy	SSWOnshore	SSWOnshore	SSWOnshore	ENECross-off	NEGlassy

Mondos (Ventura, California, USA) is a popular, user-friendly surf spot in Ventura County, located just south of the city of Ventura near the Mondo’s Beach area. It’s known for being one of the more approachable waves in the region, especially for beginners and longboarders.

Quick description

Wave type: Mostly a soft, rolling beachbreak/reef-influenced break depending on swell and sand conditions
Best for: Beginners, longboarders, and intermediate surfers
Wave quality: Usually consistent and forgiving, with mellow, rideable waves rather than heavy performance surf
Crowd level: Can get crowded, especially on small-to-moderate swell days and weekends
Vibe: Relaxed, local, and laid-back

Conditions

Mondos tends to work best with: - Small to moderate west or southwest swell - Light offshore winds or calm conditions - Tide can matter quite a bit, with some tides producing softer, more manageable waves

What makes it special

Mondos is appreciated because it offers: - A safe learning environment - Long, gentle rides when conditions line up - Easy access and a classic Southern California surf feel

Things to know

It’s not usually the place for powerful, hollow waves
Sand shifts can change the shape of the break
Because it’s relatively accessible and forgiving, it’s often used for surf lessons