Where can I find uncrowded waves in Ventura?

Less crowded surf spots in Ventura include C Street / Ventura Point, Emma Wood, Mondos Beach. Early mornings and weekdays offer the best chance for empty lineups and more waves to yourself.

What time of day is least crowded for surfing in Ventura?

Early morning dawn patrol sessions (before 8 AM) and weekday afternoons are typically the least crowded times to surf in Ventura. Weekends and holidays see the biggest crowds, especially from 9 AM to 2 PM.

How do I avoid crowds at popular Ventura surf spots?

To avoid crowds in Ventura, try surfing during off-peak hours, explore lesser-known breaks, check conditions midweek, and be flexible with your surf schedule. Local knowledge and timing around tide changes can also help you find emptier lineups.

Least crowded surf spots in Ventura

Ventura, California

Recommendations refresh every 30 minutes based on tide, wind, and crowd telemetry from Quiver.

When Ventura lineups stack up, knowing a backup changes everything. These 4 breaks range from tucked-away reef passes to underrated sandbars that stay empty even on weekend south pulses.

Top spot recommendations

Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.

Featured Beaches

4 spots

C Street / Ventura Point

Intermediate

A long right-hand point break that peels down several sections with room for shortboards and longboards. Multiple take-off peaks mean it can handle a crowd, but it's often busy with locals and traveling surfers. Good for intermediate riders who can navigate cobblestones and shifting peaks.

Emma Wood

Intermediate

A mix of reef and sand peaks with a punchy take-off that mellows into long walls when the reef section lights up. The spot catches most swells and can produce long right and left walls around the offshore reef.

Mondos Beach

Beginner friendly

A mellow, rolling wave that breaks over a gently sloping sandbar and cobblestones, ideal for longboards and learners. Mondos picks up most swell directions and has a friendly, welcoming vibe.

Solimar Reef

Intermediate

Solimar offers a trio of options: a quick, ledgy reef peak called Solimar Reef, a mellower point that peels left over cobblestones, and a beachbreak that handles wind swell. The reef is punchy and suited to intermediate surfers comfortable with rocks.

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Featured Beaches(4)

A mellow, rolling wave that breaks over a gently sloping sandbar and cobblestones, ideal for longboards and learners. Mondos picks up most swell directions and has a friendly, welcoming vibe.

Solimar Reef

Intermediate

What to focus on today

Secondary peaks and tide windows that thin crowds
Parking tricks and walk-in trails most visitors skip
Forecast cues that trigger locals-only surges
Nearby alternates when the primary target turns into a zoo

Session logging tips

Once you wrap the surf, drop a note in your Quiver journal with tide, board, and crowd observations. Over time you'll see crystal-clear patterns about when Ventura rewards this type of session objective.

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