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EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 2 MIN

Southern California Surf Report Thursday: Four to Seven Foot Waves Central Coast, Two to Four Feet LA Ventura

from Surf Report for Los Angeles California · host Inception Point AI

Good morning surfers, this is your Thursday morning surf report for Southern California. We're looking at a mixed bag across the coast today, so stick around to find out what your local break has in store. Let's start down south in San Luis Obispo and the Santa Barbara Central Coast, where the action is definitely firing. You're looking at solid four to seven foot faces today with a nice blend of west and south swell mixing things up. The water's a bit chilly at fifty three to fifty eight degrees, so you'll want that wetsuit, but trust us, it's worth it for these conditions. The swell is expected to back off just slightly tomorrow to three to six feet, but you'll still have some quality waves in the lineup. Heading north to Santa Barbara County, things calm down considerably. The southwestern and southeastern coasts are seeing one to three foot surf with pure west swell. Water temps are hovering around fifty eight degrees, and here's some good news for the water safety minded crowd: rip current risk is low both today and tomorrow. If you're looking for a mellower session or if you're bringing the family out, Santa Barbara's your spot. Now to Ventura County and the Malibu Coast, we're back to moderate rip current risk, so keep your wits about you out there. You're looking at two to four foot faces with that mixed west and south swell action. Water temperatures are climbing a bit here, sitting at sixty two to sixty four degrees. The pattern holds pretty steady into Friday with the same moderate rip risk and similar wave heights, though the swell combo will shift slightly to mostly south with some west mixed in. The Los Angeles County beaches are running the same program as Ventura today and tomorrow: two to four foot waves, moderate rip current risk, and water temps between sixty one and sixty three degrees. Again, that mixed swell is doing its thing, and conditions should remain consistent as we roll into Friday. So here's the bottom line: if you want genuine size and some real wave riding, hit the Central Coast. If you prefer smaller, more manageable waves with lower rip risk, Santa Barbara's calling your name. Everyone else, suit up for two to four foot faces across Ventura and Los Angeles County with moderate rip currents to keep you honest. No thunderstorms expected anywhere, so the skies should cooperate. Get out there and make the most of this Thursday swell. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

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