The Wave
The spot runs best on SW-SSW long-period energy with light NE offshore breezes.
It works at most tide stages but early morning before onshore NW afternoon winds usually offers the cleanest conditions.
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San Buenaventura State Beach
Wide, sandy beach break in Ventura that reliably produces both lefts and rights on southwest groundswell, with shifting sandbars that reward timing more than local knowledge. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for San Buenaventura State Beach in California.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelBeginner - Intermediate
LocationCalifornia, US
Forecast
- Waves 1-2 ft
- Period 8 s
- Wind W 3 kt
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Lineup Insights
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Shifting sandbars near the Ventura Pier create peaky lefts and rights and can produce strong rip currents - watch the channels and the jetty edges when paddling out.
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