This is a regional read for the whole Ventura County coast — global wave model checked against nearby live buoys and a coastal wave model. Mornings lean toward light winds (86% of the morning windows with data). Confidence is reasonable for the first 2 days and drops to "rough estimate" after that.
Board ranges below are each board's full min→max spectrum from the Quivr catalog — the same chart the app draws — and "fits" counts how many of this week's half-day windows a board's wave and power windows overlap. Nothing here is a guess about a particular beach.
Estimates come from a global ocean wave model sampled offshore and translated into ranges. Actual size varies from beach to beach along this stretch; sheltered spots run smaller. Reads describe the whole coast, not one break — check wind and tide at your spot before paddling out. Reads are refreshed weekly on this page and several times a day in the Quivr app, which also matches each day against the boards in your own quiver. Notes on this week's data: The main swell comes from a direction this coast is largely shielded from. Size is a rough guess and likely smaller than open-ocean numbers suggest. The main swell arrives at an angle to this coast, so expect the smaller end of the range on most beaches.
Day by day: Sep 21–27, 2026
Morning is 6am–noon, afternoon is noon–7pm local. Words come straight from the regional read; "No data" means the wave model had no hours for that window.
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Sep 21 | Up to knee-high · mellow, not much push · light wind | Knee- to waist-high · mellow, not much push · moderate cross-shore wind — some texture | Fairly confident |
| Tue Sep 22 | Knee-high · mellow, not much push · light wind | Knee-high · mellow, not much push · light cross-shore wind | Reasonable estimate |
| Wed Sep 23 | Knee- to waist-high · mellow, not much push · light wind | Knee- to waist-high · mellow, not much push · light onshore wind | Rough estimate |
| Thu Sep 24 | Knee- to waist-high · mellow, not much push · light wind | Knee-high · mellow, not much push · light wind | Rough estimate |
| Fri Sep 25 | Knee-high · mellow, not much push · light wind | Up to knee-high · mellow, not much push · light wind | Trend only |
| Sat Sep 26 | Waist-high · mellow, not much push · light wind | Up to knee-high · mellow, not much push · light cross-shore wind | Trend only |
| Sun Sep 27 | Waist- to chest-high · moderate push · light onshore wind | Waist- to chest-high · moderate push · moderate onshore wind — likely bumpy | Rough estimate |
Boards that fit the Ventura County coast this week
| Board | Fits | Wave size | Power | Skill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infinity Cluster | 14 of 14 windows | Knee-high → head-high | Moderate | Beginner-friendly to intermediate |
| Kazuma MLB Mini Longboard | 14 of 14 windows | Knee-high → head-high | Moderate | Beginner-friendly to advanced |
| Haydenshapes Untitled FutureFlex | 14 of 14 windows | Knee-high → head-high | Soft | Intermediate to advanced |
| Haydenshapes Untitled V2 | 14 of 14 windows | Knee-high → head-high | Soft | Intermediate to advanced |
| Tomo Surfboards GM3 | 14 of 14 windows | Knee-high → head-high | Moderate | Beginner-friendly to advanced |
| Bing CYPRESS | 14 of 14 windows | Knee-high → head-high | Moderate | Beginner-friendly to advanced |
| Lost / Mayhem Lazy Toy | 14 of 14 windows | Knee-high → head-high | Soft | Beginner-friendly to intermediate |
The picks, in order
1. Infinity Cluster
Infinity Cluster runs knee-high to head-high; that wave window overlaps every one of the 14 half-day windows we have data for this week. Its moderate power midpoint is firmer than the week's typical push, so it comes alive on the windows with more push. A longboard with a beginner-friendly to intermediate skill window.
Quivr catalog read: The Cluster is designed for smooth carving and turning, making it suitable for both beginners and more experienced surfers.
Category: Longboard · Catalog ability: beginner
2. Kazuma MLB Mini Longboard
Kazuma MLB Mini Longboard runs knee-high to head-high; that wave window overlaps every one of the 14 half-day windows we have data for this week. Its moderate power midpoint is firmer than the week's typical push, so it comes alive on the windows with more push. A longboard with a beginner-friendly to advanced skill window.
Quivr catalog read: The Kazuma MLB Mini Longboard offers a performance-oriented ride with a relaxed entry rocker for easy paddling and short nose rides.
Category: Longboard · Catalog ability: intermediate
3. Haydenshapes Untitled FutureFlex
Haydenshapes Untitled FutureFlex runs knee-high to head-high; that wave window overlaps every one of the 14 half-day windows we have data for this week. Its soft power midpoint is firmer than the week's typical push, so it comes alive on the windows with more push. A small-wave shortboard with an intermediate to advanced skill window.
Quivr catalog read: The Untitled FutureFlex excels in small to medium waves, offering speed and versatility.
Category: Small-wave shortboard · Winged swallow tail · Catalog ability: intermediate · 4.0★ from 1 Quivr rating
4. Haydenshapes Untitled V2
Haydenshapes Untitled V2 runs knee-high to head-high; that wave window overlaps every one of the 14 half-day windows we have data for this week. Its soft power midpoint is firmer than the week's typical push, so it comes alive on the windows with more push. A small-wave shortboard with an intermediate to advanced skill window.
Quivr catalog read: The Untitled V2 is a lively shortboard that excels in small to medium-sized waves.
Category: Small-wave shortboard · Winged swallow tail · Catalog ability: intermediate
5. Tomo Surfboards GM3
Tomo Surfboards GM3 runs knee-high to head-high; that wave window overlaps every one of the 14 half-day windows we have data for this week. Its moderate power midpoint is firmer than the week's typical push, so it comes alive on the windows with more push. A groveler with a beginner-friendly to advanced skill window.
Quivr catalog read: The GM3 is designed for optimal performance in small conditions, offering a smooth and fast ride.
Category: Groveler · Square tail · Catalog ability: intermediate
6. Bing CYPRESS
Bing CYPRESS runs knee-high to head-high; that wave window overlaps every one of the 14 half-day windows we have data for this week. Its moderate power midpoint is firmer than the week's typical push, so it comes alive on the windows with more push. A groveler with a beginner-friendly to advanced skill window.
Quivr catalog read: The BING Cypress is a versatile groveler that excels in a range of conditions, particularly waist to overhead high surf.
Category: Groveler · Squash tail · Catalog ability: intermediate
7. Lost / Mayhem Lazy Toy
Lost / Mayhem Lazy Toy runs knee-high to head-high; that wave window overlaps every one of the 14 half-day windows we have data for this week. Its soft power midpoint is firmer than the week's typical push, so it comes alive on the windows with more push. A small-wave shortboard with a beginner-friendly to intermediate skill window.
Quivr catalog read: The Lazy Toy is designed for a wide range of small to overhead waves, offering a forgiving ride with good speed and maneuverability.
Category: Small-wave shortboard · Catalog ability: intermediate
Best fit by shape this week
One board per shape, chosen by how many of this week's 14 windows its wave and power windows overlap. Only shapes that overlap at least half the week are listed.
| Shape | Board | Fits | Wave size | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shortboard | Haydenshapes Untitled FutureFlex | 14 of 14 windows | Knee-high → head-high | Soft |
| Groveler | Haydenshapes Untitled FutureFlex | 14 of 14 windows | Knee-high → head-high | Soft |
| Fish | Bing CYPRESS | 14 of 14 windows | Knee-high → head-high | Moderate |
| Twin fin | Bing CYPRESS | 14 of 14 windows | Knee-high → head-high | Moderate |
| Midlength | Walden Surfboards Deviled Egg | 14 of 14 windows | Knee-high → head-high | Moderate |
| Longboard | Infinity Cluster | 14 of 14 windows | Knee-high → head-high | Moderate |
What this week asks of a board on the Ventura County coast
The week spreads from near-flat to chest-high, so a single board with a wide wave window covers more sessions than a specialist. If you own two boards, split them: one for the smallest windows and one for the chest-high ones.
Most windows read "mellow, not much push" for push. A board's power midpoint tells you where it will feel alive: mellower boards on the softer windows, firmer boards when the push is there. The table shows each board's own midpoint so the call is yours.
Already own one of these?
Add it to your quiver in Quivr and the Home tab does this matching for you — every day, against your own boards, for the coast you pick. If none of your boards overlap a window, it says so rather than forcing a pick.
Shopping instead? Open two of the picks above in Compare and read the low end of the wave-size range first — on a flat to ankle-high week that decides whether a board gets used.
Compare these picks head to head
Live Quivr comparison pages for pairs in this list — same spectra, side by side:
FAQ
How big will the surf be on the Ventura County coast this week?
Across Sep 21–27, 2026 the regional read runs up to chest-high. The most size shows Sun Sep 27 afternoon, waist- to chest-high (rough estimate); the smallest window is Mon Sep 21 morning, up to knee-high. Confidence is reasonable for the first 2 days and drops to "rough estimate" after that. Sheltered beaches along this stretch run smaller than the read.
Which surfboards fit the Ventura County coast this week?
Cluster, MLB Mini Longboard, Untitled FutureFlex overlap the most of this week's 14 surf windows on catalog wave-size and power spectra; the shapes that fit best are longboard, small-wave shortboard and groveler. Open any of them in Quivr to see the full range chart and compare two side by side.
Which day has the most size on the Ventura County coast?
Sun Sep 27 afternoon, waist- to chest-high (rough estimate). Size builds Wed, Sat and Sun. Mornings lean toward light winds (86% of the morning windows with data).
Does this apply to my exact spot?
No single spot is named or predicted here. The read describes the Ventura County coast as a whole — a stretch of coast facing roughly the same direction. Estimates come from a global ocean wave model sampled offshore and translated into ranges. Actual size varies from beach to beach along this stretch; sheltered spots run smaller. Reads describe the whole coast, not one break — check wind and tide at your spot before paddling out.
How often is this page updated?
Every week, with the same seven-day regional read the Quivr app shows on its Home tab. The app refreshes several times a day and also tells you which board in your own quiver fits each day.