Harbor Cove Beach, CA
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Surf Caution
Surf Caution: Strong waves expected from 1 PM-4 PM — not ideal for kids (9s wave period)
UV Alert
High UV Alert: SPF 50+ recommended from 1 PM-3 PM (UV Index 7)
About This Beach
Harbor Cove Beach in Ventura, CA, is a family-friendly beach nestled within a man-made cove, offering calm, shallow waters perfect for young children and dogs. The beach is conveniently located near Ventura Harbor Village, providing easy access to restaurants, shops, and the Channel Islands National Park visitor center. While often crowded, particularly in the afternoons, many visitors praise its cleanliness, lifeguard presence, and beautiful sunset views.
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Weather Forecast
Updated: 9/9/2026, 1:00:00 PM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:00 | 93° | 7 | 9 mph | 0 |
| 14:00 | 95° | 7 | 10 mph | 0 |
| 15:00 | 89° | 7 | 10 mph | 0 |
| 16:00 | 87° | 5 | 9 mph | 0 |
| 17:00 | 86° | 3 | 9 mph | 0 |
| 18:00 | 82° | 2 | 7 mph | 0 |
| 19:00 | 80° | 0 | 6 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 9/9/2026, 1:00:00 PM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:00 | 73°F | 2.5 ft | 9s | ↓ S | -0.2 ft |
| 14:00 | 73°F | 2.5 ft | 9s | ↓ S | -0.6 ft |
| 15:00 | 73°F | 2.6 ft | 9s | ↓ S | -0.5 ft |
| 16:00 | 73°F | 2.6 ft | 9s | ↓ S | +0.3 ft |
| 17:00 | 73°F | 2.7 ft | 8s | ↓ S | +1.4 ft |
| 18:00 | 73°F | 2.8 ft | 8s | ↓ S | +2.7 ft |
| 19:00 | 73°F | 2.8 ft | 8s | ↓ S | +3.7 ft |