Hollywood Beach is a surf spot located in Ventura and Santa Barbara, California. It’s part of the Channel Islands Beach community, an unincorporated area in Ventura County. The spot features an exposed beach break with sand and rock bottom, offering regular surf conditions. The surf spot provides both left and right waves. Hollywood Beach is known for its medium tide and is suitable for intermediate surfers. Wave length typically ranges from 50 to 150 meters. The spot is considered a world-class surfing location, attracting surfers from various skill levels. Surfers should be aware of potential hazards such as rips, undertows, and occasional shark sightings. The spot can experience heavy currents, making it challenging for paddling out. It’s important to assess your skills before entering the water to ensure they match the spot’s conditions. Parking can sometimes be problematic, so plan accordingly. The beach can get crowded when the surf is good, so it’s crucial to respect local surfers and follow proper surf etiquette. The best time to surf at Hollywood Beach is during winter, particularly in December, when conditions are most favorable. Surfers can expect clean, surfable waves about 60% of the time during this period. Ocean temperatures average around 14.0°C (57.2°F), so a spring wetsuit is recommended. Hollywood Beach is part of a larger coastal community that includes Hollywood by the Sea and Silver Strand Beach. The area overlooks the Santa Barbara Channel and is known for its warm-summer Mediterranean climate. Nearby surf spots include Silver Strand, Oxnard Shores, Arnold, Ventura Point, and Point Mugu. For up-to-date information on surf conditions, it’s advisable to check local surf forecasts, reports, and webcams before your visit. Check out the good surf at Hollywood Beach in the next 7 days, the webcams, the full forecast report, or see the spot on the surf map.
Tides have a significant impact on wave quality at certain surf spots like Hollywood Beach, causing conditions to vary throughout the tidal cycle. As the tide moves between high and low, the water depth over the seabed changes, affecting how the waves break. At these spots, high tide usually produce softer, slower waves, while low tide can generate faster, steeper waves. Some spots have specific tide stages when they work best, offering optimal conditions only at certain times of the day.
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There are 93 surf spots within a range of 100 km from Hollywood Beach. Use this section to find alternative spots that may be less crowded, better suited for your surfing skills, or offer a better forecast report for the next 7 days. Each spot includes detailed surf reports, forecast updates, and webcam views to help you plan. Whether you're seeking less crowded alternatives or simply exploring a region, the list of nearby surf spots is an essential tool.
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