Ventura County, California
Best window·Tuesday 10AM–1PM·3ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Silver Strand, Ventura County, California. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Tue, Jun 30: 3–4ft, 10s period, rated Poor - Fair. Aim for the middle of the day — 3-4ft on W swell at 7s with gentle WSW breeze. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning. Don't wait too long — the wind comes back up after lunch.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–3ft, 17s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on W swell at 5s with gentle ESE breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the WSW and dropping conditions to poor.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2ft waves on W swell at 5s with barely a breath of wind. The WSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 8mph and poor by then.
Fri, Jul 3: 2–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on W swell at 5s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 11mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Sat, Jul 4: 2–2ft, 16s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with glassy conditions. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 12mph.
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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Silver Strand is 2-4ft with a 9.95s swell period. Wind is WSW at 5mph and conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Silver Strand is 2-4ft, produced by a 1.7ft W primary swell at 7s, a 1.2ft WNW secondary swell at 10s, a 0.8ft SSW tertiary swell at 14s. 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Silver Strand is Tuesday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 3ft waves, a 9.8s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Silver Strand works best with a SW swell and NE winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Silver Strand. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Silver Strand is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 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.
The prime season at Silver Strand is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Silver Strand include beach erosion, occasional shore break. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
