A Ventura big-wave reef that only fires on solid W-NW winter grounds - when it lights up it produces steep, powerful, long-running rights and heavy lefts that punish sloppy entries. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Ventura Overhead in California.
Forecast
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The paddle out from Emma Wood is long and the drop can be committing - expect strong rips and a rocky/reef bottom that raise consequence at takeoff.
When winter W-WNW grounds line up with a light NE offshore the outside reef funnels long, powerful walls (best at low-mid tides).
Crowds are usually light but respect the exit and occasional boat traffic near the jetty.
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