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Silver Strand State Beach has BeachFinder Score: 78/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Silver Strand State Beach today
Silver Strand State Beach is a BeachFinder spot in US-W, US. Today, compare water temperature 23°C, wind 18 km/h · NW, uv 8.0, waves 0.9 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 78/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
23°C
Wind
18 km/h · NW
UV
8.0
Waves
0.9 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 15, 07:30 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 78/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 15, 07:30 PM
Water temp
23°C
Air temp
20°C
Feels like
20°C
UV index
8.0
Wind
18 km/h · NW
Gust 27 km/h
Waves
0.9 m
Current
1 km/h · SE
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Silver Strand State Beach
Silver Strand State Beach stretches along the coast of Ventura, Southern California, about 80 kilometers northwest of Los Angeles. This stretch of Pacific coastline is characterized by low cliffs and densely built residential areas. The shore, protected from prevailing winds by the configuration of Ventura Bay, offers generally calmer conditions than exposed beaches in the county. The beach itself features a strip of compact, fine sand, particularly pleasant at low tide when the surface widens considerably. Although directly adjacent to Silver Strand Beach (0.2 km), it is distinguished by its less frequented character and its proximity to state facilities. Kiddie Beach, 1 km away, and Hobie Beach, 1.1 km away, are its immediate neighbors, while Hollywood Beach in Ventura is 1.7 km away. The atmosphere remains that of a typical Californian coastal beach, with warm sand in summer and cool water year-round. The site has neither swimming supervision nor Blue Flag status. Access for people with reduced mobility is not provided according to current standards. No specific facilities (toilets, showers, dedicated parking, or restaurants) are reported in the available data. The beach remains a free access to the Pacific coast, without formal facilities.
About this spot
The name 'Silver Strand' historically evokes the silvery reflections of wet sand at low tide, a phenomenon particularly visible along this Ventura coast. The region, dominated by the agricultural and then oil economy of the 20th century, gradually developed its public beaches as recreational areas for the local community. Silver Strand State Beach, although less publicized than its counterparts in Santa Barbara or Malibu, remains an anchor point for Ventura residents and fishermen who regularly frequent its fish-rich waters.
Updated 5/9/2026
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What is the water temperature at Silver Strand State Beach today?
23°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Silver Strand State Beach today?
18 km/h · NW. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Silver Strand State Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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