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Solimar Reef and Beach: surf spot in Ventura
Suits all levels.
- Wave
- Reef break, lefts & rights
- Level
- all levels
- Faces
- SW (offshore wind: NE)
- Best tide
- low to mid (from surfnerd.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 (34.3086, -119.3590)
Other surf spots in Ventura
- Emma Wood: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces SW (offshore wind: NE), best tide: 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
- 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 Solimar Reef and Beach
- state beach RV on the water (4.1 km away): Camping
- Hike/Bike Campsite (5.0 km away): Camping
- Ventura Beach RV Resort (5.2 km away): Camping
- Avenue Trailer Town (6.0 km away): Campervan site
- Zuni Tranquillo - Pool Oasis in Sunny Ventura (6.1 km away): Holiday rental
- The Hummingbird Cottage, Treehouse & Garden - Ocean & Mountain Views (6.2 km away): Hotel
- Dew Drop Inn (6.4 km away): Guesthouse
- The Clocktower Inn (6.4 km away): Hotel
Surf schools near Solimar Reef and Beach
- Traveler Surf Club & Coastal Outpost (6.6 km away)
- Ventura Point (6.6 km away)
- Ventura Surf School (6.7 km away)
- Ventura State Beach (6.9 km away)
- Ventura County Coastal Playgrounds (7.6 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Solimar Reef and Beach?
Solimar Reef and Beach 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 NE.
What wind is offshore at Solimar Reef and Beach?
Solimar Reef and Beach faces SW, so wind from the NE blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the SW blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf Solimar Reef and Beach?
The best tide at Solimar Reef and Beach is low to mid, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is Solimar Reef and Beach good for beginners?
Solimar Reef and Beach suits all levels on an average day; check the size in the forecast before you go out.
Where can I stay near Solimar Reef and Beach?
The nearest places to stay are state beach RV on the water (4.1 km away), Hike/Bike Campsite (5.0 km away), Ventura Beach RV Resort (5.2 km away) and Avenue Trailer Town (6.0 km away). Swell Cabin lists 82 places to stay within 10 km of Ventura.
What is the surf forecast for Solimar Reef and Beach?
Swell Cabin rates Solimar Reef and Beach 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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