Solimar Dumping over 300 yards from the safety of dry land, Solimar Reef ledges big winter swells into a magnificent peak that packs quite a punch. The reef does prefer a low tide and is often wrapped in a kelp bed until a macking swell steams in and wipes it clean. Closer to shore, the reforming waves interact with the cobblestone bottom and morph into a mushy right. On summer souths there's often a much faster left that breaks off the same line. Finally, the swell energy transitions from the uneven cobblestone bottom to the dumpy sandbars on the inside. Depending on the sand formation and the swell direction, the beachbreak can range from a brutal closeout to playful and forgiving. During the winter months, Solimar Beach often becomes Ventura County's greatest collection of driftwood. Everything from tiny twigs to full on tree trunks somehow manage to wash ashore here. So if you're ever bored and looking for a hobby...