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Silver Strand Surf Forecast

Ventura County, California

Silver Strand surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
7.2s
Wind
5mph
SSE / Gusts 9mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
2.1ft @ 7sW
Secondary
0.6ft @ 16sSSW
Tertiary
0.5ft @ 13sW

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SW
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall

Silver Strand is a sandy beach break located in Ventura County that catches northeast-facing swells, making it a natural funnel for local swell energy. The wide sandy bottom provides a forgiving learning environment with rolling, user-friendly waves that peel consistently across the beach. This spot works best during fall and winter when Pacific swells wrap around the coast, offering accessible waves for surfers of all levels.

Beach erosionOccasional shore break

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Fair

Skip the dawn patrol — 1-2ft and poor early on. Afternoon shapes up better with 2-3ft and fair conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s W|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on W swell at 9s with calm winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s W|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s W|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
13s SSW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s W|Calm

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Silver Strand Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Silver Strand?
The current wave height at Silver Strand is 1-2+ft with a 7.2s swell period. Wind is SSE at 5mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Silver Strand surf forecast?
Our Silver Strand 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.