Ventura Point
Cobblestone right point at the end of Surfers Point Park in Ventura. Shaped by Santa Barbara Channel refraction at the downstream end of the west-northwest swell window.
Spot intel
Parking
Paid lot at the end of Figueroa Street. Free street parking along the bike path and around the Ventura County Fairgrounds.
Crowd
Thick. Longboard presence runs generational. The sea breeze starts after 11:00 and tightens the morning lineup before conditions go off.
Beginner-friendly?
Depends.
On small days the wave opens up for confident intermediates. On any size, the high-priority cobblestone wall at the heart of the point is not a novice wave.
Famous for
A generational California longboard point. The cobblestone right at the end of Surfers Point Park is one of the West Coast's most consistent long-period winter venues, and the spot anchors Ventura's local longboard scene.
Lineup etiquette
At a longboard point, priority extends further back along the shoulder than at a shortboard break. Paddling inside an active takeoff is the standard call-out.
When it's on
Long-period west-northwest groundswell with light offshore wind from the northeast through east. Incoming mid-tide window.
Where it breaks
- Coordinates
- 34.2725, -119.3103
- Shore faces
- SW
- Region
- Ventura, California
Common questions
- What swell direction is best for Ventura Point?
- Ventura Point works best on a W to NW swell. It also picks up SW to W swell.
- How big does Ventura Point need to be?
- Ventura Point is best in the 3-10ft range on a 10-18s period.
- What are the best conditions at Ventura Point?
- Light or offshore wind under about 8 knots, with the tide around 2-4ft.
- Where is Ventura Point?
- Ventura Point is a long right point in Ventura, California. The beach faces SW.
- Does GhostFingers forecast Ventura Point?
- Yes. GhostFingers grades Ventura Point with a six-tier verdict from swell height, period, direction, tide, and wind. iPhone, summer 2026.
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Launching summer 2026.
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