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Silver Strand: surf spot in Ventura
- Wave
- Beach break, lefts & rights
- Level
- Advanced
- Faces
- WSW (offshore wind: ENE)
- Best tide
- low to mid, rising (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 (34.1516, -119.2211)
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
- Little Rincon/Mussel Shoals: Point break, right-hander, for advanced surfers, faces SSW (offshore wind: NNE), best tide: low to mid
- 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 Silver Strand
- Sand & Sea Rental Homes (5.4 km away): Holiday rental
- South Side Oxnard (8.2 km away): Guesthouse
- Residence Inn Oxnard River Ridge (8.9 km away): Hotel
- Residence Inn by Marriott Oxnard River Ridge (8.9 km away): Hotel
- Joyous Management Inc (8.9 km away): Guesthouse
- McGrath Campground (8.9 km away): Camping
- Motel 6 - Ventura South (11 km away): Motel
- La Quinta Inn (11 km away): Resort
Surf schools near Silver Strand
- Big's Boxing (12 km away)
- Ventura, Calif. 805 (13 km away)
- Ventura Surf School (15 km away)
- Ventura County Coastal Playgrounds (15 km away)
- Ventura Point (15 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Silver Strand?
Silver Strand 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, rising. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the ENE.
What wind is offshore at Silver Strand?
Silver Strand faces WSW, so wind from the ENE blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the WSW blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf Silver Strand?
The best tide at Silver Strand is low to mid, rising, 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 Silver Strand good for beginners?
Silver Strand is for advanced surfers. Beginners in Ventura can try Hobson County Park.
Where can I stay near Silver Strand?
The nearest places to stay are Sand & Sea Rental Homes (5.4 km away), South Side Oxnard (8.2 km away), Residence Inn Oxnard River Ridge (8.9 km away) and Residence Inn by Marriott Oxnard River Ridge (8.9 km away). Swell Cabin lists 82 places to stay within 10 km of Ventura.
What is the surf forecast for Silver Strand?
Swell Cabin rates Silver Strand 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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