Ventura County, California
Best window·Thursday 6AM–9AM·5ft·Fair - Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Silver Strand, Ventura County, California. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Wed, Jun 24: 5–7ft, 18s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 5-7ft on W swell at 5s with calm winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Thu, Jun 25: 4–6ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 5-7ft waves on W swell at 5s and calm winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Fri, Jun 26: 3–5ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 3-5ft waves on W swell at 5s with light ESE winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 10mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Sat, Jun 27: 3–4ft, 14s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on W swell at 6s and light SSW winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 13mph from the W and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Sun, Jun 28: 3–4ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. Pretty quiet out there — 3-4ft and mostly poor - fair with light SE winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 13mph by PM.
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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Silver Strand is 4-6ft with a 16.85s swell period. Wind is WNW at 9mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Silver Strand is 4-6ft, produced by a 1ft W primary swell at 4s, a 1ft SSW secondary swell at 14s, a 1ft SSW tertiary swell at 17s. 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Silver Strand is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 5ft waves, a 15.9s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Silver Strand works best with a SW swell and NE winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Silver Strand. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Silver Strand is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 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.
The prime season at Silver Strand is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Silver Strand include beach erosion, occasional shore break. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
