Ventura County, California
Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with 7mph S winds.
Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with 7mph S winds.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Solimar Reef and Beach for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Solimar Reef and Beach, Ventura County, California. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Thu, Sep 3: 0–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 7mph from the S.
Fri, Sep 4: 0–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with moderate ENE wind around 10mph.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 7mph by PM.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 14s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on S swell at 14s with light winds out of the WNW. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 13s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on S swell at 13s with light winds out of the WNW. The W wind kicks in by afternoon — 11mph and very poor by then.
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Solimar Reef and Beach offers a mix of reef-based waves combined with adjacent beach breaks, located along Ventura County's scenic coastline. The reef setup creates relatively consistent, peeling waves that work well during northwest swell periods, while the beach portions provide more forgiving conditions for developing surfers. This spot captures solid autumn swells while remaining protected from most winter storms, making it a quality alternative to the often-crowded breaks further south.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Solimar Reef and Beach is 0-1ft with a 4.8s swell period. Wind is E at 0mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Solimar Reef and Beach is 0-1ft, produced by a 2.3ft W wind swell swell at 5s, a 1.2ft SSW secondary swell at 11s, a 0.6ft S 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 Solimar Reef and Beach is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 14s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Solimar Reef and Beach works best with a NW 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 Solimar Reef and Beach. 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.
Solimar Reef and Beach is a reef with a reef bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Solimar Reef and Beach offers a mix of reef-based waves combined with adjacent beach breaks, located along Ventura County's scenic coastline. The reef setup creates relatively consistent, peeling waves that work well during northwest swell periods, while the beach portions provide more forgiving conditions for developing surfers. This spot captures solid autumn swells while remaining protected from most winter storms, making it a quality alternative to the often-crowded breaks further south.
The prime season at Solimar Reef and Beach 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 Solimar Reef and Beach include shallow reef, sharp reef, localism. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Solimar Reef and Beach 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
