Ventura County, California
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.
Sat, May 16: 1–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with barely a breath of wind. Afternoon breeze fills in to 8mph.
Sun, May 17: 1–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on WSW swell at 7s with light winds out of the ENE. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 13s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 2-3ft waves and poor conditions with light NE winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 8mph.
Tue, May 19: 0–1ft, 15s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 7mph.
Wed, May 20: 0–1ft, 14s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with calm winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 6mph by PM.
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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 1-2ft with a 15.45s swell period. Wind is WNW at 2mph and conditions are rated 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 1-2ft, produced by a 1.6ft WSW primary swell at 6s, a 0.7ft S secondary swell at 13s, a 0.6ft WSW tertiary swell at 10s. 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 7.3s swell period, and conditions rated 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
