Mondos
South-facing cobble and sand point on the North Ventura coast, along the Rincon Parkway between Faria Beach and Hobson’s. Soft peaks across a long stretch of shoreline. One of the gentler walls on this side of the Channel.
When it’s on
Mondos works best on a WSW to NW swell. Light offshore wind from the north through northeast. Mid-tide window.
When beginners can paddle out
Waist-high to shoulder-high on any clean-wind morning. The peaks spread enough across the stretch that less experienced surfers can sit on their own bank.
Spot intel
- Parking
- Free shoulder parking along the 101 frontage, no posted lot. Crossing the highway shoulder to the beach is the documented hazard.
- Crowd
- Moderate. Longboard and learner traffic year-round; the lineup spreads across multiple peaks instead of stacking on one.
- Beginner-friendly?
Yes.
Soft point and cobble peaks, slow takeoff, room to sit wide. The catches are highway crossings, cobble underfoot at lower tide, and current on bigger swells, not the wave.
- Famous for
- Mondos in Ventura County. A gentle cobble point on the Rincon Parkway between Faria Beach and Hobson’s. The most popular Ventura-area learning-to-surf wave.
- Lineup etiquette
- Priority on a point goes to the deepest rider. The lineup is forgiving by Ventura County standards; paddling inside an active takeoff is still the standard call-out.
Where it breaks
- Coordinates
- 34.3205, -119.3780
- Shore faces
- SSW
- Region
- North Ventura, California
Common questions
- What swell direction is best for Mondos?
- Mondos works best on a WSW to NW swell.
- How big does Mondos need to be?
- Mondos is best in the 1.5-6ft range on a 12-18s period.
- What are the best conditions at Mondos?
- Light or offshore wind under about 6 knots, with the tide around 2-4ft.
- Where is Mondos?
- Mondos is a forgiving long right in North Ventura, California. The beach faces SSW.
- Does GhostFingers forecast Mondos?
- Yes. GhostFingers grades Mondos with a six-tier verdict from swell height, period, direction, tide, and wind. iPhone, winter 2026.
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