Murphy's

Murphy’s (Ventura, California, USA) is a well-known Ventura pointbreak area surf spot located in the northwest Ventura coastline, near the famous C Street / Surfer’s Point zone. It’s generally considered part of the broader Ventura reef-and-point setup, producing fast, rideable waves when conditions align.

Quick description

• Wave type: Point/reef-style break
• Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers
• Swell direction: Usually works best with west to northwest swell
• Wind: Most favorable with offshore or light southeast/easterly wind
• Tide: Often better on mid to lower tides, depending on the setup and swell size
• Crowd level: Can be crowded, especially when Ventura is firing

What it’s like

Murphy’s tends to offer clean, organized waves with a peeling face and decent length when the swell wraps in correctly. On smaller days, it may be less consistent or soft, while on bigger surf it can become fast and powerful. The wave shape can vary a lot with tide and sand movement, so conditions change seasonally.

Conditions and hazards

• Can be shallow and rocky in places
• Strong currents and local crowd dynamics can be factors
• Best surfed by those comfortable with ocean awareness and lineup etiquette

Nearby notes

Murphy’s is in the Ventura surf zone, close to other iconic breaks like: - C Street / Surfer’s Point - Ventura Point - Mondos a bit farther north