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Surfline Cam Captures Unexplained Night Lights Over Ventura Point (Video)

09:59 AM, 12/05/2025
Surfline Cam Captures Unexplained Night Lights Over Ventura Point (Video)

Surfline’s Ventura Point cam recorded unexplained night-time lights: two glowing objects that appeared to multiply, plus a separate camera showing a vertical beam of light over the ocean. The event occurred at 4:46 a.m. and was described by Surfline as one of the wildest they’ve seen. Multiple camera angles and online discussion have prompted theories ranging from atmospheric effects to drones or military tests; no definitive explanation has been confirmed.

Surfline Cameras Record Mysterious Lights Over Southern California

Surfline’s extensive network of live surf cameras — primarily used to monitor waves — recently recorded an unusual set of lights over the ocean off Ventura Point that viewers have called unexplainable. The footage, highlighted by Surfer on Dec. 5, 2025, shows two glowing objects hovering over the water that appear to multiply, followed by a separate feed showing a vertical beam of light striking the sea.

What the Footage Shows

The first clip begins with two distinct illuminated shapes above the dark ocean. As the camera continues to roll, those two points seem to proliferate into many smaller lights, an effect some viewers compared to a meteor shower — though the timing did not match any known meteor event. A second camera angle captured what looks like a concentrated vertical beam of light touching the surface of the water.

Don’t think the Surfline cams were meant to see this.

Surfline told SURFER that the scene recorded at 4:46 a.m. on their Ventura Point cam was one of the most remarkable they have seen: “We’ve seen some pretty wild stuff on the cams, but what happened this morning at 4:46am on our Ventura Point cam might take the cake.”

Possible Explanations

The clips have prompted broad online speculation. Plausible explanations include atmospheric or optical phenomena, unusual reflections, coordinated drones, or military activity. While some viewers suggested an extraterrestrial explanation, there is no corroborating evidence to confirm that hypothesis. Investigators and enthusiasts have noted that multiple camera angles make the sighting harder to dismiss as a simple lens flare or single-camera artifact.

Context and Next Steps

Surfline’s camera network has previously recorded dramatic and newsworthy events — from breaching sharks to stranded whales and even crimes — which makes this capture particularly notable. The footage remains under discussion online, and viewers are encouraged to review the clips, compare angles, and share any additional information that could help explain the phenomenon.

Watch the video and decide for yourself: weather anomaly, military exercise, drones, or something else entirely?

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