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Ventura Overhead

Expert-only big wave spot. Only breaks on major winter swells 8ft+. Heavy and consequential. Outer reef break.

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

W, NW

Swell Size

8–15 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore

Season

winter

Skill Level

Expert

Location

County

Ventura

Region

North Coast

Coordinates

34.2830, -119.3220

NOAA Buoy

46053

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