Silver Strand Surf Forecast, Ventura County, California
Ventura County, California
Current Conditions
Very PoorWave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
11s
Wind
7mph
NW / Gusts 9mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.7ft @ 11sS
Secondary
0.5ft @ 11sW
Tertiary
0.4ft @ 2sSSE
Nearest Webcam
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 310-1ft
Very Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Very PoorSlim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with gentle WNW breeze.
6am9am12pm3pm
11s S|6-10mph WNW
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
PoorA slow one — 2-3ft waves and poor conditions with strong WNW wind at 18mph.
6am9am12pm3pm
5s W|4-18mph NW
Forecast Charts
Silver Strand Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SW
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall
Silver Strand is a sandy beach break located in Ventura County that catches northeast-facing swells, making it a natural funnel for local swell energy. The wide sandy bottom provides a forgiving learning environment with rolling, user-friendly waves that peel consistently across the beach. This spot works best during fall and winter when Pacific swells wrap around the coast, offering accessible waves for surfers of all levels.
Beach erosionOccasional shore break
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Silver Strand Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Silver Strand?
The current wave height at Silver Strand is 0-1ft with a 11s swell period. Wind is NW at 7mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Silver Strand surf forecast?
Our Silver Strand forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at Silver Strand?
The current breaking wave height at Silver Strand is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.7ft S primary swell at 11s, a 0.5ft W secondary swell at 11s, a 0.4ft SSE tertiary swell at 2s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Silver Strand?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Silver Strand is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 8.55s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.