Surf spot

Faria

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Country: USA, California, Ventura
Coordinates: 34.3199, -119.3776

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	1	1.2	1.4	1.4	1.2	1.1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.9	0.9
Wave direction	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	SSW	W	SSW	W	SSW	SSW	S	S	S	W	W	SSW	S	S	S	SSW	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W
Wave period (s)	4.5	4.8	5.5	6	6.3	5.8	5.7	5.7	5.8	6.2	6.3	6.2	6.2	6.2	6	6	6.1	6.3	6.6	6.6	6.5	6.4	6.2	5.9	5.8	5.9	5.9	5.8	5.8	5.9	7.3	5.8	7	5.8	7.3	9.7	11.2	11.3	11.1	3.5	3.5	9	7.7	11	10.9	9.5	4	4.1	4.2	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.5	4.5	4.3	4.3
Wave energy (kJ)	31	35	46	67	75	92	125	120	99	86	83	80	71	59	58	61	60	65	71	74	63	55	47	40	39	34	29	28	23	22	28	19	32	21	25	30	36	33	36	8	7	26	19	28	28	23	25	26	23	18	13	12	12	14	28	30
Wind speed (km/h)	4.6	5.4	1.1	10.9	11.2	11.9	6.1	5.5	6.5	5.4	0.5	9.8	11.9	8.3	4.7	3.1	5.7	4.6	2.1	11.2	13.4	9	3.1	3.3	4.5	3.8	4.9	11.2	12	8.3	6.6	4.7	3	3.6	1.6	9.3	10.9	8.6	7.4	4	3.8	5	4	9.7	11	8.9	5	4.2	5.2	4.3	4.9	8.7	11.2	8	4.4	5.4
Wind direction	NNWGlassy	NOffshore	SGlassy	SSWOnshore	SSWOnshore	SSEOnshore	ENECross-off	NOffshore	NNWOffshore	NOffshore	SWGlassy	SSWOnshore	SSWOnshore	SWCross-on	NNEGlassy	NEGlassy	NECross-off	NNEGlassy	ENEGlassy	SOnshore	SOnshore	SSWOnshore	NWGlassy	NEGlassy	ENEGlassy	NEGlassy	ESEGlassy	SOnshore	SSWOnshore	SWCross-on	NWCross-off	NNWGlassy	NNWGlassy	NGlassy	WNWGlassy	SSWOnshore	SWCross-on	WSWCross-on	NWCross-off	NNWGlassy	NNEGlassy	NNWCross-off	WGlassy	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	WSWCross	NNECross-off	NNEGlassy	NNWOffshore	NWGlassy	WNWGlassy	SSWOnshore	SWCross-on	WSWCross-on	NEGlassy	NOffshore

Faria (Ventura, California, USA) is a classic Southern California beachbreak/reef break located along the coast northwest of Ventura, near Faria Beach Park on the Pacific Coast Highway.

Quick description

Type: Mostly a beachbreak with some reef influence in places
Wave character: Can be fast, punchy, and hollow when conditions line up
Best swell: Works best on west to northwest swells
Best wind: Typically likes light offshore or calm morning winds
Crowd factor: Can get busy, especially when conditions are good

What it’s like to surf

Faria is known for producing fun, peaky waves that can offer short, steep rides with decent shape on the right sandbar. When the swell gets up, it can become more powerful and less forgiving, with a sharper takeoff and a faster face. It’s a spot that can be playful on smaller days but also capable of holding larger surf.

Conditions to watch

Tide: Often better on mid to lower tide, though this can vary with sandbar setup
Swell direction: Northwest energy is usually the most reliable
Hazards: Shorebreak, shifting sandbars, and occasional strong currents
Access: Easy roadside access, which adds to its popularity

Overall vibe

Faria is a reliable, user-friendly Ventura County surf spot that can deliver solid sessions when local conditions align. It’s especially appealing to surfers looking for a convenient wave with the possibility of punchy, fun surf rather than long, mellow point-style rides.