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Ventura Point

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Ventura Point

Ventura Point ratings
Quality on a good day: 4.0
Consistency of Surf: 4.6
Difficulty Level: 2.4
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.7
Crowds: 1.8

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Overall: 3.6

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Ventura Point Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Ventura County, USA)

Ventura Point break guidePhoto by: M Zingerman

Ventura Point Surf Guide

Ventura Point/California Street in Ventura is a quite exposed reef and point break that has very reliable surf and works all around the year. The best wind direction is from the northeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the west. The right reef break is best, but there is a left reef too. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Often Crowded. Beware of rocks, pollution, rips.

Ventura Point Spot Info

Type:Rating:
Icon reefReef and pointIcon s43.6
Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
very consistent
14.4°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Ventura Point:

The best conditions reported for surf at Ventura Point occur when a West swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northeast.

Surf Forecasts:

What's the best time of year to surf Ventura Point (for consistent clean waves)?

januaryBest Season: winter
The best time of year for surfing Ventura Point with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of January. Clean surfable waves are typically found 14% of the time in January while 23% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 63% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
14%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
23%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
63%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Ventura Point Location Map

Interactive Ventura Point surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Ventura Point is Point Mugu Nas Airport (NTD) in USA, 24 km (15 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Ventura Point is Burbank Glendale Pasadena Airport (BUR), also in USA, 87 km (54 miles) away.

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Ventura Point Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 20 January 2021, 00:57 Local Time
Wednesday 20
1AM4AM7AM10AM
Wave (m) 0.9
WNW 		0.8
WNW 		0.6
WNW 		0.6
WNW
Period (s) 14 14 14 13
Wind (km/h) 20 NE 15 NE 15 NE 15 NE
Wind State off off off off

What does Ventura Point look like?

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  • Dropping in, Ventura PointCredit: M Zingerman
  • C - Street sunrise, Ventura PointCredit: Steve Leckie
  • C - Street sunrise, Ventura PointCredit: Steve Leckie
  • October Sunset, Ventura PointCredit: Tom
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    Tides at Ventura Point

    Current tide and informaton
    For Ventura, California, 2.0 km from Ventura Point.
    Next High Water: 02:58am | 1.27m
    Tidal range ClockIcon tide needleIcon tide star
    Next Low Water: 10:04am | 0.61m
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    Ventura Point Sea Temperature

    Sunny with pleasantly warm air temperatures (feels like 21.0 °C) at Ventura Point, yet the sea remains several degrees colder than the air. Most surfers will need a spring wetsuit though a summer suit or even a shorty may suffice for a short session.

    Today, many surfers would wear a spring wetsuit.
    Current Temp*: 14.4°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite
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    Swell History at Ventura Point

    Surf stats for Ventura Point, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

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    Wind History at Ventura Point

    Wind stats for Ventura Point, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

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    Ventura Point Reviews:

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    Ratings
    Based on 8 votes.
    • Overall:Icon s43.6
    • Quality on a good day:Icon s44.0
    • Consistency of Surf:Icon s54.6
    • Difficulty Level:Icon s22.4
    • Wind and Kite Surfing:Icon s21.7
    • Crowds:Icon s21.8
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    Review
    Impartial reviews submitted by Surf-Forecast users.
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    gil crabbe from United States
    “There can be hundreds of people at Ventura Point, and only two single stall toilets, and they do not open until 7 a.m. Good luck.”

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