Ventura Point

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About

This place picks up almost everything, but can get windy.
Nice but cold!! (I'm not native to Californian sea temp!)Watch the high tides when you surf here. When it gets above 4 feet the entry or exit can be very rocky and difficult to manage.

Atmosphere:
Pipes is a powerful, fast barrelling wave--move down the point for more gentle rollers.
Great spot, great surfers of all abilities, but packed in summer. Waves average around 4-6 ft. Not a summer wave, best in winter.

Additional Info:
There are really two separate points here, one in front of the bathrooms--easy, slower right and shorter left, and Pipes, at the top, where you can usually spot a few pros
The surf is best before 11 AM and after 5PM when the wind is offshore. Outside these time the wind can be strong onshore and really makes the paddle out an effort. Paddle out from the north and you miss most of the big breaks coming out and within 5 mins the current will put you on top of the action.

Location

Access

Go stright to the beach from Ventura, drive about 2 mins north until you get to Ventura Point

Walk	Instant access (<5 min)
Public access	Yes
4x4 required	Unknown
Boat required	Unknown

Wave Characteristics

Type	Point break
Direction	Right and left
Bottom	Flat rocks with sand
Power	Powerful, Fun
Frequency	Very consistent (150+ days/year)
Normal length	Normal (50 to 150m)
Good day length	Exceptional (>500m)

Ideal Conditions

Wind direction	North, NorthWest, NorthEast
Swell direction	NorthWest, West, SouthWest
Swell size	Less than 3ft - 16ft and over
Tide	All tides
Tide movement	Rising and falling tides