Solimar Reef and Beach Surf Forecast, Ventura County, California

Ventura County, California

Mondos0-1ft Emma Wood0-1ft Pitas Point/Faria County Park0-1ft

Current Conditions

Very Poor

Wave Height

0-1ft

flat to ankle high

Swell Period

11.35s

Wind

6mph

ESE / Gusts 11mph

Conditions

Very Poor

Active Swells

Primary

0.5ft @ 11sS

Secondary

0.3ft @ 15sSW

Tertiary

0.3ft @ 2sSSW

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days

Tue, Mar 310-1ft

Very Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with gentle SSE breeze.

6am9am12pm3pm

12s SSW|4mph SSE

Wed, Apr 10-1ft

Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with 9mph NNW winds.

6am9am12pm3pm

11s S|7-10mph NW

Thu, Apr 22-3ft

Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with strong WNW wind at 15mph.

6am9am12pm3pm

4s WSW|3-15mph NW

Sat

Forecast Charts

Solimar Reef and Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break

Reef

Bottom

Reef

Level

Intermediate

Crowd

Moderate

Best Swell

Best Wind

Season

Fall

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.

Shallow reefSharp reefLocalism

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Solimar Reef and Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Solimar Reef and Beach?

The current wave height at Solimar Reef and Beach is 0-1ft with a 11.35s swell period. Wind is ESE at 6mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.

How accurate is the Solimar Reef and Beach surf forecast?

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.

What is the breaking wave height at Solimar Reef and Beach?

The current breaking wave height at Solimar Reef and Beach is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.5ft S primary swell at 11s, a 0.3ft SW secondary swell at 15s, a 0.3ft SSW 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 Solimar Reef and Beach?

Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Solimar Reef and Beach is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 8.1s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.