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Ventura Pier kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot
United States · California
Overview
Ventura Pier is a kitesurfing spot located in Ventura on California's south-facing coast. This spot benefits from a unique south-facing orientation with west thermal winds blowing along the shoreline. The historic Ventura Pier creates interesting but demanding conditions. The spot offers good wave conditions fed by Pacific swells channeled into the Santa Barbara Channel. Suited for advanced riders due to the pier and currents.
Spot forecast for Ventura Pier
Sunrise 07:06 · Sunset 18:16
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 3.5 km from the spot.
- Monday 19 October High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 1.5 m High tide · 1.8 m
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.8 m Low tide · 1.3 m High tide · 1.8 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.9 m Low tide · 1.1 m High tide · 1.9 m
- Thursday 22 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 2 m Low tide · 1 m High tide · 1.9 m
- Friday 23 October Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 2.1 m Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 1.9 m
Ventura Pier: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
165h
in July · 27.5 rideable days
The season runs from March to September, peaking in July: 23 rideable days a month and 165 hours of usable wind, at 19 °C. The low point is December, at 9.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 85% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is March, at 16 °C. The wettest month is February, with 168 mm.
Monthly averages: Ventura Pier
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.5 | 83 h | 17 °C | 24 mm |
| February | 16.0 | 105 h | 17 °C | 168 mm |
| March | 19.5 | 147 h | 16 °C | 49 mm |
| April | 21.0 | 133 h | 17 °C | 4 mm |
| May | 22.0 | 120 h | 18 °C | 1 mm |
| June | 20.5 | 126 h | 20 °C | 0 mm |
| July | 27.5 | 165 h | 21 °C | 0 mm |
| August | 24.5 | 126 h | 22 °C | 0 mm |
| September | 22.5 | 137 h | 22 °C | 3 mm |
| October | 15.5 | 81 h | 21 °C | 9 mm |
| November | 10.5 | 66 h | 18 °C | 114 mm |
| December | 9.5 | 54 h | 17 °C | 89 mm |
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Technical details of Ventura Pier spot
The spot works with winds from E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, W, WNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
On the water
Ocean spot with waves of 0.5 to 2m depending on swell. Water is temperate (13-19°C/55-66°F), a 3/2 wetsuit is recommended. Sandy bottom with sandbars. Drift currents along the coast. The offshore Channel Islands influence swells and winds. The south-facing coast catches south swells in summer and west swells in winter.
Hazards
Ventura Pier — major obstacle, maintain a large safe distance. Strong currents near the pier structures. Busy area with surfers and swimmers. Drift currents along the coast. Ventura River mouth creating currents after rains and possible pollution. Local kite regulations to check. Possible kelp offshore.
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