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Best shape comes on W-SW long-period swell with light N/NNW winds (offshore) at mid to rising tide.
Expect the line-up to fill quickly when the swell and wind align.
Surf GuideCalifornia
Trancas Point
A classic Malibu right point that peels along a rocky shelf at Trancas, delivering long, sometimes hollow right-handers when W-SW groundswell wraps the headland. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Trancas Point in California.
Break TypePoint Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationCalifornia, US
Forecast
- Waves 2-3 ft+
- Period 8 s
- Wind NE 3 kt
As of:
Tide curve (forecast)
1.0 ftfalling
- Low0.1 ft
- High4.9 ft
- Low1.1 ft
- High5.2 ft
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Lineup Guide
The take-off sits close to a submerged rock ledge so late drops are high-consequence and local caution is required.
Access is via a public stair from Broad Beach Road.
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