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Little Rincon/Mussel Shoals: surf spot in Ventura
- Wave
- Point break, right-hander
- Level
- Advanced
- Faces
- SSW (offshore wind: NNE)
- Best tide
- low to mid (from surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05)
- Best season
- Nov – Mar: November, December, January, February, March
- Water temperature
- 13–19°C (3/2 mm (warmest) to 5/4 mm + boots (coldest))
- Location
- Ventura, United States (34.3550, -119.4420)
Other surf spots in Ventura
- Emma Wood: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces SW (offshore wind: NE), best tide: mid
- Solimar Reef and Beach: Reef break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces SW (offshore wind: NE), best tide: low to mid
- Faria Beach: Point break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces SW (offshore wind: NE), best tide: low to mid
- Hobson County Park: Reef break, lefts & rights, for beginners, faces SW (offshore wind: NE), best tide: low to mid
- Silver Strand: Beach break, lefts & rights, for advanced surfers, faces WSW (offshore wind: ENE), best tide: low to mid, rising
- Ormond Beach: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces SSW (offshore wind: NNE), best tide: mid to high
- Rincon Point: Point break, right-hander, for advanced surfers, faces S (offshore wind: N), best tide: all tides
Places to stay near Little Rincon/Mussel Shoals
- Foster Residence Campground (12 km away): Camping
- Foster Red Mountain Campground (12 km away): Camping
- state beach RV on the water (13 km away): Camping
- Hike/Bike Campsite (14 km away): Camping
- Ventura Beach RV Resort (14 km away): Camping
- Zuni Tranquillo - Pool Oasis in Sunny Ventura (15 km away): Holiday rental
- Dew Drop Inn (15 km away): Guesthouse
- Avenue Trailer Town (15 km away): Campervan site
Surf schools near Little Rincon/Mussel Shoals
- Traveler Surf Club & Coastal Outpost (16 km away)
- Ventura Point (16 km away)
- Ventura Surf School (16 km away)
- Ventura State Beach (16 km away)
- Ventura County Coastal Playgrounds (17 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Little Rincon/Mussel Shoals?
Little Rincon/Mussel Shoals is in Ventura, where the best surf season is Nov – Mar (November, December, January, February and March). It works best at this tide: low to mid. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the NNE.
What wind is offshore at Little Rincon/Mussel Shoals?
Little Rincon/Mussel Shoals faces SSW, so wind from the NNE blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the SSW blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf Little Rincon/Mussel Shoals?
The best tide at Little Rincon/Mussel Shoals is low to mid, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is Little Rincon/Mussel Shoals good for beginners?
Little Rincon/Mussel Shoals is for advanced surfers. Beginners in Ventura can try Hobson County Park.
Where can I stay near Little Rincon/Mussel Shoals?
The nearest places to stay are Foster Residence Campground (12 km away), Foster Red Mountain Campground (12 km away), state beach RV on the water (13 km away) and Hike/Bike Campsite (14 km away). Swell Cabin lists 82 places to stay within 10 km of Ventura.
What is the surf forecast for Little Rincon/Mussel Shoals?
Swell Cabin rates Little Rincon/Mussel Shoals hour by hour for the next 7 days (Flat, Poor, Fair, Good, Great, Epic) from the way it faces, its level and its best tide, with the swell and wind forecast, and shows the best time each day.
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