The Wave
Best shape comes from S-SSW groundswells with light N to NE offshore winds.
Mid to high tides generally mellow the face for longboard trim while lower tides expose cobbles and shorten rides.
Surf GuideCalifornia
Malibu
A Californian icon where First Point’s long right-hand peel has shaped surf style for decades, blending cruiser-friendly trim days with high-performance walls on stronger W/SW pulses. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Malibu in California.
Break TypePoint Break
Skill LevelAll levels
LocationCalifornia, US
Forecast
- Waves 2-3 ft
- Period 8 s
- Wind E 2 kt
As of:
Tide curve (forecast)
3.4 ftfalling
- Low0.2 ft
- High5.1 ft
- Low1.2 ft
- High5.4 ft
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Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
The lineup is relentlessly crowded and punctuated by territorial localism and cobble/reef hazards - expect sharp bottoms and urchins near the point.
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