Oxnard Shores

Ventura Surf Spots

Surf Guide

This mile-long stretch of beachbreak is a fickle wave that's best in the fall months. But when it's on, it's flawless A-frames tubing along this stretch of windswept beach.

Ability Level

Intermediate - Advanced

BegIntAdv

Intermediate to advanced

Local Vibe

Doable

WelcomingIntimidating

Moderate.

Crowd Factor

Mellow

MellowHeavy

None to moderate.

Spot Rating

Fun

PoorPerfect

Punchy beachbreak that turns on with the right combo of swells.

Shoulder Burn

Medium

LightExhausting

Average most days with work on the rise when it is pumping.

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

Manageable but can be rough after a rain.

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

Combo of swells SSE, S, SW with WSW, W, WNW

Wind

E

Surf Height

shoulder high to double overhead

Tide

low to medium